ISO 1008-2025 PDF

Full title and description

ISO 1008:2025 — Photography — Unprocessed photographic papers — Sheet dimensions. This International Standard specifies nominal sheet sizes and aim dimensions with cutting tolerances for black-and-white and colour silver‑halide photographic papers intended for pictorial use; it also defines a method for checking squareness and straightness of sheet edges and a rule for package marking.

Abstract

This document establishes the nominal sizes, aim dimensions and cutting tolerances of photographic papers in sheets for pictorial use (black‑and‑white and colour silver halide). It provides a method to check squareness of sheets and straightness of edges and sets out package‑marking rules. Metric units are primary in the standard, with some legacy inch sizes included for historic context.

General information

• Status: Published
• Publication date: October 2025 (Edition 3, 2025)
• Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO)
• ICS / categories: 37.040.20 (Photography)
• Edition / version: Edition 3 (2025)
• Number of pages: 5

General record and bibliographic details as recorded by ISO.

Scope

Specifies nominal sizes and aim dimensions for pictorial photographic papers supplied in sheet form, including cutting tolerances; gives a method for checking squareness and edge straightness; and prescribes marking rules for packages. The standard applies to black‑and‑white and colour silver‑halide papers for photographic printing and expressly excludes paper for graphic arts applications. Metric units are primary, with some traditional inch sizes included.

Key topics and requirements

• Defined nominal sheet sizes and aim dimensions for pictorial photographic papers.
• Cutting tolerances for produced sheet sizes.
• Method for measuring/checking squareness of sheets.
• Method for checking straightness of sheet edges.
• Rules for package marking to identify size and tolerances.
• Primary use of metric units; inclusion of some legacy inch sizes for historic context.

Typical use and users

Used by photographic paper manufacturers, quality control and inspection teams, photographic processing labs, equipment and materials procurement specialists, museums and archives that handle photographic paper, and standards bodies. It is referenced when specifying sheet size tolerances in procurement, production control, inspection procedures, and packaging.

Related standards

ISO 1008:2025 replaces earlier editions of ISO 1008 (notably ISO 1008:1992 and the original ISO 1008:1973 specifications), which were withdrawn when the 2025 edition was published. It is developed under ISO/TC 42 (photography) and is part of the set of standards addressing photographic materials and handling.

Keywords

photographic paper, sheet dimensions, pictorial sheets, cutting tolerances, squareness, edge straightness, package marking, silver‑halide, ISO/TC 42

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ISO 1008:2025 is an International Standard that specifies sheet sizes, aim dimensions and cutting tolerances for unprocessed photographic papers (pictorial use), plus methods for checking squareness and straightness and rules for package marking.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers nominal sizes and aim dimensions of black‑and‑white and colour silver‑halide photographic papers in sheets, their cutting tolerances, inspection methods for squareness and edge straightness, and package‑marking requirements. Metric units are primary; some inch sizes are retained for historic reference.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Photographic paper manufacturers, QA/inspection personnel, photographic labs, procurers specifying sheet sizes and tolerances, archival institutions, and standards committees concerned with photographic materials.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: ISO 1008:2025 is the current published edition (Edition 3, published October 2025) and supersedes ISO 1008:1992 (and earlier withdrawn editions).

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: It is part of ISO/TC 42's body of standards for photography and photographic materials; while ISO 1008 itself is a single‑part standard defining sheet dimensions and related checks, it complements other photography standards developed by ISO/TC 42.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: photographic paper, sheet dimensions, cutting tolerances, pictorial sheets, silver‑halide, squareness, edge straightness, package marking, ISO 1008.