Photo Enlargements

Satin Photo Paper - 7mil

This photo paper has a luster finish that falls between a gloss and a semi-gloss paper. Great for short term use such as digital poster prints and indoor signs. Can be laminated and mounted on a variety of substrates such as posterboard, Sintra, or Gatorfoam. For indoor use with dye inks. Available in widths up to 50".

Approx. 1-5 year indoor longevity.

 

Kodak Premium Photo Gloss - 10mil

This high gloss paper has a heavy weight and is great for short term poster prints and indoor signs where a gloss finish is desirable, and glare from lights is not an issue. Can be laminated and mounted on a variety of substrates such as posterboard, Sintra, or Gatorfoam. Available in widths up to 50".

For indoor use with dye inks. Approx. 1-3 year indoor longevity.

 

Image Pro Satin - 11 mil

This satin version of the popular Image Pro Gloss creates lower glare photo-quality images that are smear and moisture resistant with superior longevity and an elegant E-surface finish. Excellent for indoor and outdoor signage, poster size prints, photo enlargements and economical art prints. Can be laminated for extra durability. Available in widths up to 60".

Expected longevity in excess of 100 years indoors and 2 years outdoors with lamination.

 

Image Pro Gloss - 11 mil

This digital photo paper creates photo-quality images that are smear and moisture resistant with superior indoor and outdoor fade resistance. Excellent for indoor and outdoor signage, photo size prints, photo enlargements and economical art prints. Can be laminated for extra durability. Available in widths up to 44".

Expected longevity in excess of 100 years indoors and 2 years outdoors with lamination.

 

Matte Lithography Paper - 13mil

This natural white, cover weight paper is water resistant and designed to mimic heavy offset printing paper. It features excellent image quality and longevity, so it’s great for photo poster prints, photo enlargements, art prints, and indoor signs. It can also be mounted to a variety of materials such as posterboard, Sintra, and Gatorfoam. Available in widths up to 36".

Approximate longevity of 50-80 years.

 

Sunset Textured Fine Art Paper - 310gsm

This rough textured, acid-free watercolor paper offers a natural white, matte finish and great color range providing excellent reproduction of both photography and traditional art. Though careful handling is always recommended, this paper is designed not to mar or scuff during normal handling like some other fine art printing papers. Available in widths up to 60". Approximate longevity of 80-100 years.

 

Sunset Cotton Etching Paper - 285gsm

This lightly textured, acid-free watercolor paper is made from 25% cotton and offers a natural white, matte finish and great color range providing excellent reproduction of both photography and traditional art. Though careful handling is always recommended, this paper is less likely to mar or scuff during normal handling like some other fine art printing papers. Available in widths up to 60". Approximate longevity of 80-100 years.

 

Crane Museo Max - 250gsm

This acid free paper combines breakthrough technology with the finest 100% cotton rag to produce a paper capable of vivid colors and subtle detail. This paper contains no optical brighteners and and has durable, flake free finish. Excellent for both fine art printing reproductions and photographic prints. Available in widths up to 60".

Approximate longevity of 80-100 years.

 

Hahnemuhle German Etching - 310gsm

This 310 g mould-made, acid-free watercolor paper offers excellent color range and depth in a lightly textured watercolor paper. As the name suggests, it has a surface similar to etching paper, which is excellent for both photography and fine art printing. Available in widths up to 44".

Approximate longevity of 80-100 years.

 

Canson Edition Etching - 310gsm

This museum-grade 100% cotton rag paper is internally buffered and acid free with no optical brighteners for the highest archival quality. The excellent white point makes for rich, accurate color reproduction, making it an outstanding choice for both fine art printing and digital photo reproduction. Available in widths up to 44".

Approximate longevity of 80-100 years.

 

Canson Rag Photographique- 310gsm

This 100% cotton museum grade white fine art and photo paper has an exceptionally smooth white tone that is achieved during manufacturing by introducing natural minerals to the process. The extra smooth finish and deep blacks make for excellent fine art printing and photography. Available in widths up to 44".

Approximate longevity of 80-100 years.

 

BFK Rives - 310 gsm

This is the world’s number one mould-made traditional printmaking paper, with more than 500 years of history and heritage. This exceptional 100% rag museum grade paper is ideal for fine art printing and photographs and gives them a very prestigious aura. The unique pure white tone is obtained without the use of optical brighteners, and the paper has a very specific smooth and velvety texture. Available in widths up to 44". Approximate longevity of 80-100 years.

 

Crane Textured Fine Art Paper - 225gsm

This 100% cotton rag, acid free paper is great for art and photographic reproductions. It is available in both a smooth, hot press finish and a classic textured cold press finish (shown). It is also available in sheets in an extra heavy weight of 425 gsm in both finishes. Available in widths up to 44".

Approximate longevity of 80-100 years.

 

Somerset Enhanced Velvet - 255gsm

Somerset Enhanced Velvet is made by St. Cuthberts Mill in England. This unique fine art paper has a fine texture and beautiful photo realistic definition. This is a special version of the popular watercolor paper designed for digital fine art printing. Also available in a 505 gsm sheets. Available in widths up to 44".

Approximate longevity of 80 to 100 years

 

Hahnemuhle 230 - 230gsm

This natural white mould made paper is lighter weight, but more heavily textured than many of our other watercolor papers for those who desire a more pronounced texture. Founded in Germany in 1584, Hahnemuhle produces quality fine art printing papers for the discerning user. Available in widths up to 44".

Approximate longevity of 80-100 years.

 

Hahnemuhle Torchon - 285gsm

This watercolor paper is made by Hahnemuhle in Germany. It's a fine art printing paper with a unique parchment texture that produces photo realistic definition and tremendous color range and depth. Available in widths up to 44".

Approximate longevity of 80-100 years.

 

Arches Aquarelle Rag- 310gsm

The world’s number one mould-made watercolor paper is now available for giclee fine art printing. This genuine 100% rag watercolor paper complies with the highest archival standards with no optical brighteners and is extremely age resistant. It gives a unique and unrivalled character to traditional artwork and photographs. Available in widths up to 44".

Approximate longevity of 80-100 years.

 

Schoellershammer Linen - 300gsm

This unique paper has a natural canvas-like appearance and produces outstanding color. Made in Germany by Schoellershammer, producing quality paper since 1984, this 100% cotton fiber paper has a bright white color (without the use of optical brighteners) and is acid-free, lignin-free, and non-yellowing. Available in widths up to 44".

Approximate longevity of 80-100 years.

 

Matte Decor Canvas - 17mil

This polyester/cotton blend canvas is specifically designed for high volume canvas giclee fine art printing. It is durable enough without a finishing coat that it can be cleaned with water and mild detergent, which also makes it our least expensive canvas printing option. Can be stretched and mounted. Available in widths up to 60".

Longevity in excess of 100 years indoors.

 

Gloss Decor Canvas - 22 mil

This polyester/cotton blend canvas is specifically designed for high volume canvas giclee fine art printing. It is durable enough without a finishing coat that it can be cleaned with water and mild detergent, which also makes it our least expensive canvas printing option. Can be stretched and mounted. Available in widths up to 60".

Longevity in excess of 100 years indoors.

 

Matte Designer Canvas - 20 mil

This polyester/cotton blend canvas is acid-free and is designed for fade resistant giclee canvas fine art printing or photo canvas reproductions, and is great for those who wish to retouch their prints. Since it is printed with solvent inks, it’s water and scratch resistant without the need for a surface coating, which makes it more economical. Available in widths up to 60". Longevity in excess of 100 years indoors.

 

Satin Designer Canvas - 24 mil

This satin finish polyester/cotton blend canvas offers excellent color reproduction and is acid-free for fade resistant giclee fine art printing or photo reproductions. Since it is printed with solvent inks, it’s water and scratch resistant without the need for a surface a coating, which makes it more economical. Available in widths up to 60".

Longevity in excess of 100 years indoors.

 

Gloss Designer Canvas - 24 mil

This polyester/cotton blend canvas features a gloss finish and outstanding color depth and saturation. It is durable enough to be cleaned with water and mild detergent without requiring a top coat, which makes it an economical choice, and like all our giclee canvas, it won’t crack when stretched or mounted. Available in widths up to 60".

Longevity in excess of 100 years indoors.

 

Artist Canvas - 20mil

This poly/cotton blend canvas provides exceptional color gamut and longevity, and is ideal for both giclee fine art printing and photo canvas reproductions. It is finished with a flexible protective coating, available in a gloss, semi-gloss or matte finish, which prevents the print from moisture and abrasion damage, and won’t crack and become brittle as it ages. Available in widths up to 60". Estimated longevity in excess of 100 years.

 

Premium Canvas - 20mil

This high-end poly/cotton blend giclee printing canvas uses a 12 color ink set to produce the broadest color gamut possible. An acrylic topcoat is applied for resistance to damage from water, chemicals, and scratching, and is available in gloss, semi-gloss, or matte finish. Can be stretched or mounted. Available in widths up to 60".

Estimated longevity in excess of 100 years indoors.

 

Vinyl Laminate - 4 Mil

This pressure sensitive laminate is available in gloss, luster or matte finishes, with the matte finish being the most popular as it has a sand texture like polycarbonate that diffuses glare without muting the colors of the print. Laminates offers surface protection and can change the finish of your print to suit the display environment. When a high-gloss finish is desired, and glare is not a concern, gloss is the appropriate choice. Keep in mind that a gloss finish will show flaws, scratches and fingerprints more than any other laminate. Luster and matte offer the same protection without these disadvantages.

Polycarbonate Laminate - 5 and 10 Mil

These pressure sensitive laminates, also know as Lexan, are the most durable available. They resist scratches, abrasion and chemicals, and their textured velvet finish hides fingerprints and diffuses glare. They also provide a unique optical technology that prevents the laminate from making the print darker or dulling the color.

Permanent Adhesive

While not technically a laminate, this pressure sensitive adhesive applied to the back turns any print into a decal, complete with peel-off release liner. We can apply the adhesive and either send the print rolled for mounting to the surface of your choice, or mount the print for you to a variety of substrates. See the Mounting Materials section below for more information.

Posterboard

This paper board comes in 22x28 and is an economical mounting material for short term posters that need enough rigidity to stand up in a poster frame or other sign holder. Other sizes are available on a special order basis.

Foamcore

This 3/16 inch thick foam board has a polystyrene core with paper facing. It's great for short term displays or those on a tight budget, but it's too easily dented when handled for long term or abusive environments. Available in black, or white by request.

Gatorfoam

This foam board has a styrofoam polystyrene core with a Luxcell veneer and is available in thicknesses of 3/16 and 1/2 inch. It's much more durable and harder than foamcore making it more suitable in situations where it will be handled frequently, but the corners will still dent with impact so careful handling is recommended. The faces are also archival so it's great for long term display of prints. Available in black, or white by request.

Sintra

This expanded PVC plastic board is available in a variety of thicknesses, but 3mm and 6mm are the most popular for mounting. It's water resistant and fire retardant, making is desirable for display applications. Since it's a solid board, it's more durable than foamcore or gatorfoam, but it's also heavier and not as rigid. It also expands and contracts with temperature changes, up to .05 mil/ft per degree F.

No, because the process is digital you can order any quantity from 1 on up. There are discounts for ordering multiple copies, so the price per print decreases with larger quantities, but there is no minimum.

Normal turnaround time is 3-4 days. During the order process you will be asked if you have a specific due date, and if you do, we will adjust your shipping method, if necessary, to get your order to you on time. If you need your order even quicker, we also have a rush service. If you authorize rush charges, we can get your order shipped the same day or the next day. Rush charges are typically 50% of your order up to a maximum of $75. If we're able to meet your deadline without bumping other jobs, we won't actually charge the rush charge, but you must authorize the rush to guarantee delivery.

That depends on the specific material you choose. We can print at our highest quality up to 64" wide, and at our standard quality up to 98" wide, but different materials are available in different sizes. Look through the descriptions of the materials in the Printing Materials tab to find how big each material can be printed.

Regardless of what size megapixel camera you may have, setting your camera to capture the largest image possible is always the best idea. You should also make sure the compression settings are at the highest quality possible. This will use a higher quality of jpeg compression. If your camera can save in an uncompressed format, it might be advantageous to use this option if you plan to make a very large print as jpeg compression is usually noticeable the larger you make the print. Also see "Why do my jpeg files look bad when I blow them up?" above for tips on keeping your digital photo from degrading as you work with it.

This is a difficult question to answer because of several factors. The biggest impediment to a quality print at a larger size from a digital photo is often jpeg compression artifacts. If you've followed our advice from above on how to get the best quality from your camera, you can often print your image quite large with good results. Obviously, the more megapixels your camera has, the larger you can print your image without loosing quality, all other things being equal. However the printing material also has an affect. Photo canvas printing has such a textured surface, enlargements will often look better than on paper since the texture helps hide the lack of resolution that is common with enlargements. Another factor to consider is viewing distance. A print that shows a lack of resolution due to enlargement up close, might look just fine from arms length. We've printed images at 16 feet wide from 8 megapixel cameras that look very good from five feet away, so where a print will be displayed and how close you expect it to be viewed from are important to consider when deciding how large a print can be made. When in doubt, send us your file and we'll examine it and let you know how large we think it can go and still look good.

If you are submitting a digital file for printing, be sure you know where it's located on your system so you can send it during the order process. If you don't want any of your image to be cropped off in the final print, you should make sure that your image scales to the print size you are going to request.

When you first open the order form, there will be an expanding list of items on the left. If you use the Place Order button, you can skip to the next paragraph, otherwise, choose the Printing for Indoor Use category, and then Photo Papers for those printing materials. For our art materials, choose the Canvas Creations category, then choose Canvas, Watercolor Paper, or Photo Paper from the drop down list. If you haven't already decided on the material for your print, you can select different materials in this list and read about them to help you make your choice. If you need some help in deciding, you can also look in the Our Recommendations tab for some suggestions.

Once you have decided on the material you want, you will need to indicate if you are sending a file, or providing an original, photo or film to be scanned. If you need scanning, you will need to indicate in the next step that a file is not needed for your order. If you are sending a file, then you must indicate how you are sending it. You can choose Upload Now and click the Upload button that appears to send your file at this point, which is recommended, you can choose to send your file later, or one of the other options.

Once you tell us how you are sending your file, you will be presented with a form to complete. The form is slightly different when you choose art materials. In all cases you need to tell us the printed image width and printed image height you want for your job. With art materials, you must also indicate the finished trimmed width and height as a way to indicate if you want a blank paper margin left around your image. For paper prints, you can make the trimmed size the same as the image size if you want your image to extend all the way to the edge of the paper. If you want to have a margin of paper left around the printed photo then make the finished trimmed size larger to allow for the margin you want. If you are ordering a canvas print, the finished trimmed size is automatically entered for you to allow for a standard 2" stretching margin.

Next enter the number of copies you want printed in the quantity field the price will be calculated.

If you choose a photo paper from the Printing for Indoor Use path, you will be able to specify finishing options such as lamination and mounting. If you selected an art material, you will have different options. If you would like an artistic effect applied to your photo to make it look more like a painting, you can choose from one of the effects in the drop down list. If you'd like to learn more about the different options, check out the How to Order tab on the Canvas Creations page where each option is explained with examples.

If you are ordering canvas prints, you also have the option to choose from several canvas stretching options. A description of each option will appear next to the selection to help you choose the service you want, if any.

Next you can request a proof. A printed proof on the actual material that your final print will be on is $30, but an electronic pdf or jpg proof is free. A pdf proof is good for checking the cropping and final sizing of your print, but if you're concerned about the print quality of the file you have chosen, a physical proof that shows a section of the image at full size is the best way to see for yourself how the final product will look. If we feel the image will print poorly, we will always contact you to discuss your options before printing, but since our expectations and yours may not match, and since a custom printing cannot be returned, a proof is your best way to verify what the final print will look like in advance.

The final step before adding your print to the shopping cart is to tell us what you want us to do if your image doesn't fit the size you told us to print it. The options are to have us size your file to fit the dimensions you provided and crop any excess, or to contact you for instructions. If you're sure that your image actually sizes correctly to your dimensions, it doesn't really matter which option you choose because neither one will be necessary. But, if you're not sure, you should either choose to have us contact you, or tell us to crop the image to fit. We'll do our best to crop your image in way that makes sense, but you should also be sure to request a pdf proof so you can see the results of the cropping.

Once you've complete all the previous steps, click the Add to Cart button to add this print to your shopping cart. On the shopping cart screen you can see all the items you've added to your order, delete any that you don't want, and have another chance to upload your file if you chose Upload Later from the order form. You can also choose Add Another to add another item to your order.

You don't need to log in or create an account to select and add items to your shopping cart, but you will need to do so in order to complete your order. This is so your account history can be maintained for future reference and ordering convenience. Your account information is secure and confidential, and creating an account WILL NOT result in unwanted e-mails from us, or anyone else.

Once you have placed all the items in your cart you want, and are logged in to your account, click the Order Now button. You will be asked to specify either normal turnaround time for your order, or provide a specific due date. If you do specify a due date, you will also be given the option to authorize rush charge for your order. Please allow 7-10 working days to complete the scan and initial proof if an original is sent, or 5-7 days if we are working from a photo or film. Once the proof is accepted, or for printing orders without scanning or prepress, orders takes 3 – 5 days for printing. If you need your order completed faster than this, you should authorize rush charges to ensure you get your order on time. Rush charges are 50% of your order total, up to a maximum of $75. If we don't have to bump other jobs to meet your deadline, you won't be charged the rush fee, but if you don't authorize the charges, we'll do what we can to complete your order on time, but won't go so far as to bump other jobs. If you specify a due date that is not a rush, we will adjust the shipping method, if necessary, to ensure your order arrives by the date you specified. In this case, extra shipping charges may apply.

Next you will be asked to select the shipping method, and finally the payment type. You should know that your credit card is not being charged when you submit the form. We are collecting the information for your order, but you will not be charged until we have verified your order to make sure there were no mistakes made. That way, if there are aspects of your order that change, we can adjust the order and the shipping cost, if necessary, before you are charged.

Once you click the Order button, you will receive an order summary via e-mail for your records, and we will receive your order and the process can begin.

As always, if you have any questions or need assistance, please Contact Us and we'll be happy to help you with the process.