Digital photo frames are electronic devices that are used to display digital image files. Like resemble traditional photo frames in shape and size but can alternate between displaying a number of different pictures at random or at user-specified intervals. Since pictures are changed digitally, there is no need to have photos printed out. Available in many sizes ranging from 7-12 inches, most digital photo frames display only image files in the .JPEG file format. Some other models can also display various file types, including .MOV video files. Some models have built-in speakers that can play video files as well as .MP3 audio files over slide shows. As for the resolution, most digital photo frames display image files at a resolution of 430X234 pixels. Some also display pictures in landscape and have an aspect ratio of 16×9. More features, such as included Wi-Fi, are incorporated in a digital photo frame the more expensive it gets.

A good way to replace the old-style photo frame, digital photo frames are innovative and have designed to revolutionise the way we view and display pictures. Some models can also co-ordinate with the photo-sharing site of choice and view uploaded pictures, slideshows, video clips and do much more. This sleek rectangular device communicates via Wi-Fi with Flickr and other photo sharing sites such as Webshots and Windows Live. A fun way to keep in touch with family and friends, a digital photo frame allows the user to add text, bubbled words to photos, the digital photo frame has many other features to keep you entertained. Some popular models of digital photo frames are Sony DPF-V900, Sony DPF-D80, Sony DPF-V1000, Praktica Digiview, Sony DPF-D100, Philips 10FF2CWO, Samsung SPF-71E, Texet DPF-710 7″, Philips SPF4008, Philips 10FF2M4, Sony DPF-D72, Sony DPF-D82 and Toshiba Journe air 801.