How to resize your photos for the class photo board
Have you just ordered our beautiful personalized school photo board?
Good news: organizing your little school children's photos is about to be a breeze.
In this mini-tutorial, I'll show you exactly how to prepare your photos to the correct size, stress-free and without complicated software.
Objective: insert two portrait photos onto a standard 10x15 cm format, then cut them in half.
I promise, even if you're not very comfortable with computers, you'll get there!
Whether you order the "My First Year" photo board or the "School Photo" board, the process is the same. On the "My First Year" board, you'll only have 10x7.5cm photos. On the school photo board model, you'll have 2 photos in 10x15cm format and the others in 10x7.5cm format.
Why resize photos?
The April Eleven school photo board is designed to keep a record of your child's school year:
their little friends, their smile, the date, the class, it's all there!
Each photo slot measures 10 x 7.5 cm. This is half of a standard 10x15 cm print!
Result: simply print a 10x15 photo containing 2 portraits side-by-side. Then cut it down the middle to get the ideal size for the April Eleven personalized photo board.
What you need
- A photo in portrait mode (vertical)
- Our free Canva template (link below)
- 1 minute 30 seconds of your time
4 steps to easily fill your photo board
Step 1: drag your photos into the template
Click here to access the Canva template
Once the template is open:
- Replace the two images with your own photos.
- Adjust the cropping by moving the image within the frame.
- Make sure your child's face is centered.
Tip: feel free to zoom in slightly for a nicer print result.
Step 2: download your printable file
When everything looks good:
- Click on "Share" then "Download".
- Choose JPG (high quality) or PDF format.
- Make sure you download only one page.
- Confirm the download.
Your file is now ready to be printed in 10 x 15 cm format.
Step 3: print as usual
From your phone, you can print the photo directly at a printing kiosk.
If you're doing it on a computer, you can print with your printer, making sure to select the 10x15cm format, or use a printing website like Photobox. To print it at a kiosk, send the downloaded photo to your phone via email, for example.
You can print your photos:
Online: photo service (Photoservice, Photobox, Cheerz, etc.).
In-store: photo kiosks (Leclerc, Auchan, Fnac, etc.).
Simply select a standard 10 x 15 cm print. No need to re-crop: everything is already the correct size.
Step 4: cut and assemble
Once you receive your prints:
- Cut the 10 x 15 cm photo in half, widthwise.
- You will get two photos in 10 x 7.5 cm format, trim slightly to get the perfect size for the board.
- Glue them into the designated slots on your school photo board or "My First Year" board. To install the photos on the board, nothing could be simpler, use double-sided tape or thumbtacks.
And there you have it, a board filled with beautiful memories ready to be displayed.
Watch the video tutorial
To see each step in detail, you can watch our video tutorial below:
In summary
- Each slot on the board measures 10 x 7.5 cm.
- You create a file with 2 portrait photos on a 10 x 15 cm.
- You print as a standard print, then cut it in the center.
- Thanks to the Canva template and the video, the layout is quick and easy.
Need help?
A question or doubt about your file before printing? Don't hesitate to contact us via the website chat, we'd be happy to help you.
What is the standard photo size?
The standard photo dimension is 10x15cm. Did you know? The 10x15cm format is called the "photo format".
What is the size of a school photo?
21x30cm is the dimension of the group photo. The school photo is an essential every year. For our school photo board you will need individual photos.
