Whole-Newspaper Shadow Box Framing
Newspaper Frames & Shadow Boxes
Custom newspaper frames sized for full-page front pages and broadsheets. Every shadow box frame is cut to fit to your newspaper's exact trim size and built to hold the whole paper. Front page, back page, and every page in between. Flat in a single frame. Solid wood, an acid-free custom frame shop quality mat board, and thick clear acrylic hold the entire issue flat and clean, with the acid-free matting and backing guarding against yellowing. (Only framing a single front page or a clipping? Use our standard picture frame designer instead. It's the right tool for flat single-page artwork.)
Whole-Newspaper Shadow Box Framing
Newspaper Frames & Shadow Boxes
Custom newspaper frames sized for full-page front pages and broadsheets. Every shadow box frame is cut to fit to your newspaper's exact trim size and built to hold the whole paper. Front page, back page, and every page in between. Flat in a single frame. Solid wood, an acid-free custom frame shop quality mat board, and thick clear acrylic hold the entire issue flat and clean, with the acid-free matting and backing guarding against yellowing. (Only framing a single front page or a clipping? Use our standard picture frame designer instead. It's the right tool for flat single-page artwork.)
Design Your Newspaper Frame
Enter your paper's exact trim, pick your mat and shadow box depth, and see your frame and price update in real time.
Newspaper Frames for Full Broadsheet, Tabloid, and Front-Page Display
Acid-free matting and backing selected to help guard newsprint against yellowing and aging
Recessed Shadowbox Construction
Deep frames keep the newspaper away from the acrylic. The air gap stops moisture buildup and prevents ink from sticking to the glass.
Framer's Grade Acrylic Glazing
Crystal-clear, shatter-resistant glazing. Pick standard clarity or non-glare to cut reflection. Acid-free matting and backing guard against ink fade and yellowing.
Archival-Grade Mat Board
Cut from neutral material that won't harm your newsprint. Slows yellowing and keeps paper in good shape over time.
Pre-Installed Hanging Hardware
D-ring hangers and bumper pads come factory-mounted. Your frame is ready to hang the moment it arrives.
Custom Brass Plaque Engraving
Add a solid brass nameplate engraved with the headline date, event name, or a personal dedication beneath the mat opening.
Precision-Cut to Your Clipping
Enter exact width and height down to the fraction. The mat opening is cut to match your clipping, from a single column to a full broadsheet.
See Our Newspaper Frames in Action
How families preserve their historic headlines and milestones.
How Newspaper Frames Are Built
Five layers work together to hold your clipping flat, protect it from light and moisture, and keep it safe for decades. Your newspaper slides into a foam board nest, no pins, no tape, no adhesive touching the paper.
Layer 1: Solid Wood Shadowbox Moulding
Real wood frame with 1.2-inch depth. Enough room for the newspaper, mat, and backing without compressing anything.
Layer 2: Protective Acrylic Front
Framer's grade acrylic shields newsprint from dust and fingerprints. Lighter and safer than glass.
Layer 3: Precision-Cut Beveled Mat
Custom frame shop quality mat board with a clean bevel cut to your exact clipping dimensions. Even borders on all sides.
Layer 4: Nesting Foam Board
Your newspaper slides into a cutout nest and sits flush. No pins, no tape, no damage to historic paper.
Layer 5: Foam Core Backing
Archival backing seals the frame and keeps the clipping perfectly flat, no bowing or curling over time.
What Collectors Frame
Birth Announcements
The original printed announcement from the day your child was born, preserved in custom frame shop quality materials.
Historic Front Pages
Moon landings, election results, championship wins. The front page that marked the moment, framed to last.
Wedding Announcements
The printed announcement from the society page, preserved as a lasting keepsake for the couple.
Sports Championship Coverage
Front-page headlines from World Series wins, Super Bowl victories, and championship seasons.
Birthday Newspapers
A newspaper from the exact date someone was born. A one-of-a-kind gift that captures the world on that day.
Memorial Tributes
A dignified, archival presentation of obituaries and memorial notices for loved ones.
Community Milestones
Local headlines that document town history, school achievements, and regional events worth preserving.
Political Headlines
Election night results, inauguration coverage, and landmark legislation printed on the front page.
Newspaper Trim Sizes Reference Guide
Click a paper to load its typical trim size in the designer. Sizes shown reflect each paper's current format category, not a measured dimension for that specific paper. Trim sizes have shifted over the years and may vary by edition or section. Measure your issue and use the custom size field if you need an exact match.
Don't see your paper? Use the custom size field in the designer above. Manufacturing precision is 1/8 inch.
Newspaper Framing Questions
What size frame fits a standard newspaper?
Most US daily broadsheets are about 11" x 22" today. Wider broadsheets like the Wall Street Journal run about 12" x 22.75". Tabloid papers like the New York Post and Daily News are about 11" x 17". Sizes have shifted over the years, so the designer lets you enter exact dimensions to match your clipping.
How much depth does a newspaper frame need?
We recommend 1 to 1.5 inches of shadowbox depth. This keeps the paper separated from the acrylic and provides clearance for archival backing behind the clipping.
How do I keep a framed newspaper from yellowing?
Framer's grade acrylic keeps newsprint clean behind a shatter-resistant surface. Pair it with custom frame shop quality mat board and archival backing, and display out of direct sunlight, to keep paper in good shape longer.
Can I frame two newspaper pages in one frame?
Yes. Our double-opening layout places two clippings side by side in a single frame. Works well for before-and-after coverage or matching headlines from different dates.
Is matting necessary for newspaper framing?
Matting keeps the paper away from the acrylic. This stops moisture from building up and keeps ink from sticking to the glass. A 2 to 3 inch mat border is standard for newspaper framing.
What is the best frame for a front page newspaper or birth announcement?
A shadowbox newspaper frame sized to your paper's trim is the best frame for a front page newspaper or birth announcement. A standard 11x22 broadsheet front page sits in a 15x26 newspaper shadowbox frame with a 2-inch mat border. The frame includes thick clear acrylic for dust protection and an acid-free archival mat that guards the front page against yellowing and ink fade.
Can a custom newspaper frame hold the entire newspaper instead of just the front page?
Our custom newspaper frames are deep shadowbox frames sized to hold the whole folded broadsheet or tabloid flat in a single frame. That includes the front page, back page, and every page in between. Enter your newspaper's trim size during ordering. The newspaper frame is cut to fit.
Start Your Custom Newspaper Frame
Choose your clipping size, mat color, and frame style in the designer above. Pricing updates instantly as you customize.
Back to the DesignerNo account needed. Real-time pricing. Custom frame shop quality materials in every frame.