Short answer: a photo frame is a front sheet, a picture or mount, an engineered wood back and a moulding, plus a hanging fitting. This page defines the mount, the hangers and the frame formats; the size, profile, front sheet, back and moulding terms are in the frame size and profile terms.
| Term | Meaning | Where it appears |
|---|---|---|
| Photo mount | An optional mount in a photo frame. | Photo frames |
| Adjustable hangers | The hanging fitting on the back of a photo frame; the alternative is a back stand. | Photo frames |
| Back stand | A stand on the back of the frame, listed as the alternative to adjustable hangers. | Photo frames |
| Sawtooth hanger | A frame-side hanger that lets the frame hang over a single nail or picture hook. | Hanging |
| D-ring | Two D-rings are screwed into the frame back and picture wire runs between them; the wire hangs over a wall hook. | Hanging |
| Keyhole (two-point) hanger | A hanger pair that slots over two wall screws or nails. | Hanging |
| Frame set | Matched frames packed together with a layout guide: one colour in several sizes, or several colours in one size. | Formats |
| Gallery wall frames | Mixed colours and sizes, packed ready to sell. | Formats |
| A4 certificate frame | An A4 frame: 8.3 x 11.7 inches, 0.5 mm clear PVC front sheet, 1.5 mm engineered wood back, Slim profile. | Formats |
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