The best digital photo frames offer a great way to showcase your favorite photos of family and friends in your living room. Instead of being limited to a single printed image, you can upload a variety of pictures and enjoy each one in rotation. Whether you're displaying vacation memories, wedding photos, or even short videos, there's a digital frame that suits your needs.
Today’s top digital frames are incredibly user-friendly. Unlike older models that required USB sticks or SD cards, many now sync with the cloud or social media, allowing you to manage your gallery through a smartphone app. A major advantage over traditional frames is the ability to instantly display new images – no more waiting for prints, and no need to buy a new frame for each update.
So how do you choose the best digital photo frame? There are numerous styles to pick from, but you’ll also want to consider factors like storage capacity, support for video and sound, and whether you'll need Wi-Fi connectivity. If it’s a gift, think about the recipient too – some frames can be preloaded with images before they're even opened, while others offer features like large buttons or touchscreens to make navigation easy.
Adam is the News Editor at Digital Camera World and has been working as a photography journalist for the past 15 years. He's long advocated that photographs need to be proudly displayed rather than hidden on hard drives and loves how easy digital photo frames make it to show off your best shots.
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With a super-sharp screen that shows your photos at their best and easy ways to add photos, this is a digital frame with class. Read more below…
For a very affordable price, this frame shows off your images nicely, and you have plenty of routes for adding more photos. Read more below…
Adding photos via a smartphone app is the only method this frame offers, but the build and image quality are first-rate. Read more below…
Its 11in screen packs in a super-hi-res 2K display that shows the entire 100% Adobe sRGB color gamut, so your images really shine. Read more below…
Not only does this frame access Google Photos with ease, it also doubles as a smart home hub for managing other devices. Read more below…
Most digital photo frames are about 10 inches on the diagonal, but this one goes 50 per cent bigger, really showcasing your images on a big screen. Read more below…
Best digital photo frames
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Best premium photo frame
✅ Connect to many devices: This works with Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa for all phone users to play music while displaying images
✅ Working in any orientation: no matter how it displays images are auto-flipped and adjusted to work in any orientation
❌ You want built-in storage: this only connects to could-services and via its own app to display images
❌You want a touch screen: while this screen is 2K resolution it lacks the smarts for swiping gestures
Aura makes some of the most stylish digital photo frames around. The Aura Mason Luxe comes in two colors, pebble and sandstone, both of which have a speckled effect. And it's the perfect gift, because you can add pictures to it without having to open the packaging.
This is an especially handy feature if you're giving it to someone slightly less tech-savvy. All you need to do is scan a QR code on the box and use an app on your phone to choose which pictures you want it to display, which adds an extra element of surprise.
The Mason Luxe is able to play videos with sound thanks to its built-in speaker. Its 2K resolution means that both photos and video will be displayed in high quality, and the screen is slightly larger than the standard Mason frame. You can adjust the slideshow speed so that images change as fast or slow as you want or alternatively, you can manually flick through images using the interactive touch bar.
This is a great frame if you can't decide whether you want it for portrait or landscape pictures, because you can do both! An upgrade to the basic Aura Mason frame, it's not the cheapest on our list. But it is one of the best-looking, and it even lets you email photos to it.
Read more: Aura Mason Luxe review
| Quality | For the price you are getting a good 2K resolution screen and auto flip no matter how the frame is displayed | 4 / 5 |
| Features | 2K screen, and ability to put pictures on the display without opening the box make this a great product for gifting to loves ones | 4 / 5 |
| Value | For the price it offers good value, but I would of have loved to see a built-in SD card slot to avoid apps and cloud services | 4 / 5 |
Best budget photo frame
✅ You want a simple setup: with its fast setup either via USB stick, memory card, or downloading the Frameo app your images are displayed in seconds
✅ You want to share with the family: Family (or friends) can share their photos to the frame using a code
❌ You want to batch upload while its convenient to drop a load of photos on a digital photo frame, you can only do these 10 at a time
❌ You want great build quality: while it's not horrible, you do get that very noticeable plastic-fantastic feel when holding or moving it
Aeezo's Digital Picture Frame (called the Portrait 01 at some stores) has it all. It's easy to set up, has ample amounts of internal storage, can be quickly loaded with photos and has built-in speakers too.
Within 60 seconds of taking it out of the box, I had turned it on and set it up. Photos can be added either via a USB stick, a memory card or by downloading the Frameo app and selecting photos from your phone. In general, I found it easiest to add them straight from the app. That said, if I had lots to transfer in one go, uploading from a memory card was a lot faster.
Another big advantage to the Aeezo is that anyone can send photos to the frame so long as they have its access code. That means family or friends from all over the world can easily share photos: they just need to download the app. The one downside is you can only add up to 10 photos at a time, so if you have lots to add, you might be waiting a while.
Otherwise, the image is very crisp and clear, the touch screen is very reactive and you can even adjust photos to make sure they fit properly within the frame. You can also add videos up to 15 seconds long, and sound is played through its internal speakers. For the price, you get a lot of advanced features with the Aeezo frame, and it looks pretty good too. Admittedly, it's a little plasticky but you can't tell from afar.
| Quality | While it offers great features for its price, the quaility is lacking a bit and your left with that taky plastic feel, but once placed on a desk or mantle its overlooked | 3.5 / 5 |
| Features | 10-ich display, 16GB built-in storage and touch screen capabilities the frame offers a lot | 4.5 / 5 |
| Value | For the price it offers tremendous value for money | 5 / 5 |
Best Wi-Fi photo frame
✅ You want high quality: strong plastic and high-density screen make this a joy to display your images
✅ You want some smarts: it will display 2 vertical shots at a time and will auto-dim in various lighting conditions
❌ You want to display in portrait: sadly this photo frame only works in landscape orientation and will display vertical shots two at a time
❌Needs wifi: not best suited for rooms that have weak signal or for those that live off cellular data
The latest update to the Aura Carver - Aura's budget-friendly digital photo frame doesn't even really feel like "the cheap option". It has the same high-quality finish and feel as the Aura Mason Luxe, and comes beautifully packaged, complete with braided cable and a set of three different plug adapters.
The one downside of the Aura Carver is you can only use it in landscape mode - but that doesn't mean you can't load portrait photos onto it. Thanks to its Photo Match technology, the Carver frame will automatically pair portrait photos together and display them two at a time. Other smart features include automatic dimming, removal of photos using the frame and the ability to pre-load photos onto it which is especially helpful when giving as a gift. For the price, this is a high-quality, great-looking frame and the fact you can't use it in portrait mode isn't a huge issue. It does need a WiFi connection to work, so it is not best suited to rooms with weak reception.
Read more: Aura Carver review
| Quality | Really good quality, image are very clear, but can only be used in landscape mode | 4 / 5 |
| Features | with easy setup, high quality image annd its large screen this has a lot going for it, but its landscape only operation is a flaw | 4 / 5 |
| Value | Good pricing makes this a suitable options for many | 5 / 5 |
Best high-resolution photo frame
✅ Hi-res display: the decent-sized frame packs in 2.4MP to its 11in screen for super-crisp detail with 100% Adobe sRGB color gamut
✅ Easy sharing: it's ideal if you have a big extended family or trustworthy friends and need plenty of storage for images
❌ You want to use a computer: while it's easy to upload images from a phone, it's much more of a faff from a Mac or PC
❌ Money is tight: there are cheaper alternatives though they're not nearly as nice
There's a lot to like about the Lexar Pexar 11in digital photo frame. Perhaps the most important aspect of such a device is the quality of its screen, and this is an absolute cracker; packing 2.4 megapixels into 11 inches of real estate displays your images in beautifully crisp detail, while the full 100% sRGB color gamut ensures they are wonderfully vibrant too.
The 32GB storage should be enough for pretty much everyone and is oodles more than most other frames on the market, ensuring enough storage space for even the most trigger-happy photographer. But if that's still not enough, then SD card and USB-A and USB-C slots enable up to 1TB of storage.
The frame is Wi-Fi enabled, and it's a breeze for family members to share their shots via the Frameo app, no matter where they are in the world. There's no provision to upload files from a computer wirelessly though – you'll have to do it the old-fashioned way using a USB memory drive.
It's very well priced considering its feature set. Be aware that there's a choice of two models, the other having a marginally smaller 10.1-inch screen but at a much lower-res 1.02 megapixels. The price difference is minimal though, and I'd go for the 11-in version every day of the week.
| Quality | It's a nice-looking frame if minimalism is your thing | 4 / 5 |
| Features | Great 2K display, 100% sRGB color gamut and ginormous 32GB of storage | 5 / 5 |
| Value | A well-specced frame for the price, but keep an eye for discounted deals | 5 / 5 |
Best photo frame for smart homes
✅ You are a big Google smart home user: Not only does this connect to all your Google devices, but it also displays your images
✅ You want something versatile: You can go from viewing images to checking on your security cameras in an instant
❌ Awkward design: It comes with a fixed stand setup so it can be a bit bulky
❌ Google only: Naturally you can only display photos that are stored via the Google Photos app
If you already have a selection of Google smart home devices around your house, perhaps a Google Nest Hub Max would be the best digital photo frame for you. Not only is it a hub for smart devices and a portal for accessing Google Assistant at home, but it's also a great digital photo frame. With a 1280 x 800 resolution touchscreen, you can easily swipe through your photos – which have to be sourced from Google Photos, so if you don't already use this as your defacto service, you'll need to set this up and copy images to it.
The only issue is that the Google Nest Hub Max comes with a fixed stand setup, so not only is it limited to displaying images in landscape orientation only, but you're unable to adjust it from its default upward tilt. While this shouldn't be an issue if you're looking to place it on a desk or table, it will likely prevent you from positioning it on a higher shelf.
So while it is capable of displaying images in a photo frame-like manner, it's perhaps best thought of as a bonus feature rather than the prime reason for buying one.
| Quality | Great product for many Google users | 4 5 / 5 |
| Features | It offers great screen brightness and is versatile | 4 / 5 |
| Value | a "google only" device leave it lacking for iOS users | 4 / 5 |
Best large photo frame
✅ You want a big screen: this large, stylish frame shows off images at their very best
✅ You want to gift it: it can be preloaded with pictures, and it's easy for additional users to share photos too
❌ You're a pixel-peeper: many other frames comfortably exceed the Walden's 133ppi density
❌ You're strapped for cash: it's undeniably expensive and there are cheaper options out there
When it comes to displaying photographs, bigger is almost always better, and the Walden Aura is a big frame that is big on features. The oversized 15-inch display shows off photographs in stunning detail and sits within a well-proportioned surround that is textured to look like a genuine photo frame and should look good in any home.
Features such as auto-diming enable the display to suit the ambient lighting so that images are clear to see but not overly bright. The swipe bars are another nice touch, offering the ease of use of a touchscreen to navigate through images without getting greasy fingermarks over your photographs.
It's super-easy to upload images from multiple users' phones, thanks to the companion Aura app, and the ability to preload photos for gifting is fantastically implemented. The pixel density perhaps could be a little higher, but a big frame demands admiring pictures from afar. It's undeniably expensive, but it's Aura's most luxurious frame and one of the best that money can buy.
| Quality | It's an elegant, classically styled frame the suits modern decor | 5 / 5 |
| Features | 15in display is beautiful to behold; swipe bars save the screen from grubby fingerprints; easy to upload images | 5 / 5 |
| Value | A big display comes with a big price tag; this is Aura's priciest frame yet | 4 / 5 |
How to choose the best digital photo frame
The main factors to weigh up while you choose your ideal digital photo frame include screen size, orientation and aspect ratio, and connectivity.
Screen size: Most digital frames are around 10 inches (measured on the diagonal), but you can go smaller or larger to suit your space. Screens with higher resolutions will show off more detail in your photos.
Orientation and aspect ratio: Most frames can be set up in either landscape or portrait orientation to the way you shoot most of your images, but some only support landscape orientation. The aspect ratio is essentially the shape of the screen. Many digital frames are a relatively wide and narrow 16:10 or 16:9, similar to a TV: they’re a great choice if you want to showcase your smartphone photos, which most people shoot at the 16:9 default ratio. A few frames come in a 4:3 aspect ratio, which is closer to the 3:2 default ratio that most DSLR and mirrorless camera photos are shot in. Bear the chief source of your photos in mind when you pick your frame.
Connectivity: With smartphone photography in mind, most digital frames have a Wi-Fi connection and are able to link with a free smartphone app for transferring images. Some frames offer slots for plugging in physical storage, such as SD cards or USB sticks. Think about the method that best suits how you take and share your photos.
How we test digital photo frames
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Digital photo frames come in all shapes and sizes and cover a wide range of price brackets, but we fundamentally test them in the same way.
We see how easy it is to upload images onto the frame, from smartphones, computers and cloud services, and test all wireless and removable media options available. We see how easy it is to set up the frame out of the box, and try out all the functionality of inbuilt software and related apps.
Most importantly, we use a critical eye to determine how well it displays images, looking for faithful reproduction of colors, and checking for artifacts such as pixelation and banding. We appraise it in different ambient lighting, day and night, examining the display at a variety of viewing angles, to see how anti-glare coatings and matte finishes deal with reflections.
Finally, we look at the build quality and finish of the product and ask whether it's worthy of displaying your most treasured photographs while bearing in mind its purchase cost.
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