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How to print a canvas
Choose your photo
The key to a perfect canvas
The first and most important step is to find the perfect photo. This can be a portrait, landscape, a candid shot, or any other image you desire. Look through your saved albums and pick out the ones that evoke strong emotion in you. Once you’ve narrowed it down, take a look at where you plan to hang your photo, have a think as to which photo best suits your room style.
Focus and composition
When choosing a photo for your canvas print project, be sure to pick one that really stands out and has an interesting composition. Try to find original photos, rather than photos shared on social media. You can turn virtually any digital photo or artwork into a vibrant, high quality canvas. The key to creating a stunning canvas print is choosing the right image. Look for an image that is high resolution and free of distortions. Pictures that have good light are alway best, however don't be overly concerned, we will always endeavour to print any image at its best, adjusting lightness if necessary.
How to print a canvas
Select a shape
After you’ve chosen the perfect image for your canvas print, it’s time to pick out a style and size to create a unique canvas print. Measure your wall space and decide on the ideal dimensions for you.
There are four different types of shape for canvas prints; panoramic, squares, A sizes and a specially crafted selection of standard photography sizes, designed to exactly match your phone or camera with minimal cropping.
Upload your picture
Now that you’ve chosen the shape, it’s time to upload your photo. Our website makes this easy, with simple steps to follow, from uploading your image through to completing the process of creating your own custom wall art.
Click the yellow 'Select Your Photo' button on the product page. Choose the picture you wish to have printed onto canvas. We support a number of file types: PNG, JPG, TIFF or PDF. If you file is in a different format - not a problem, email us the photo and we will process your order manually.
When your photo has uploaded a preview will appear
Choose Print Style (for panoramic and standard canvas)
For square canvas or 'A' sizes, skip to 'Crop or Reposition'
If you are printing a panoramic canvas or have chosen to use our range of standard sizes, we offer a selection of ratios to perfectly display your picture.
Select each style and watch the preview update with each choice. Decide which one best suits your image, you can edit the crop after you have choosen the style best suited to you image.
Crop or Reposition (optional)
Adjust the print area
If the subject of your photo is not the main focus of the image, our website will allow you to crop it so that the main focus stands out. You can move the positioning of the crop by simply dragging the box within the image. Alternatively, grab any corner and re-size or reposition. If you are planning to wrap you photo over the edge of the canvas frame, then it is best to leave additional space around the main subject. With the mirror or plain canvas framing options, then all of the cropped area will remain on the front of the canvas print.
Rotate crop box
You can rotate the crop box by 90° if you wish to print a portrait section of a landscape image or vice versa.
Rotate image
You can rotate the picture itself if your photo has been taken sideways or upside down.
Click the 'Confirm Crop' button.
Choose Print Size
Select a print size from the list of sizes displayed. You also can also amend your size later when you preview the canvas framing methods.
Click the 'Preview canvas' button.
Select Frame Style
All of our canvas prints are hand-stretched using gallery style (38mm deep) redwood pine that has been ethically produced from managed woodland.
For a professional finish, it's important to select the appropriate edge framing style to ensure your picture is well displayed on the front of the canvas, there are three styles of canvas wrap:
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Mirror picture on frame sides
The photo is reflected over the sides of the frame. This means that the complete picture will be on the front of the canvas print, however the entire frame is still covered with image (default).
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Wrap picture over frame sides
The photo is extended over the sides of the frame. Some of the photo will be lost over the sides. Our frames are 38mm deep so the loss of some of the picture over the sides can be especially evident on small sizes although less relevant with larger sizes.
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Plain white canvas on sides
The photo is taken to the edge of the front of the frame, with the sides being left as natural white canvas. In the preview this is shown as a light grey in order to make viewing simpler.
Our website preview will show you how each style of framing will look. Be sure to choose one that complements your art piece so you end up with a professional looking piece of artwork that you can be proud to display.
Canvas materials
We print in resolution onto softly textured poly/cotton canvas, delivering vibrant colours and beautiful detail. Our inks are fade resistant for longevity, your print should continue to be attractive décor for years to come.
Matte canvas
Traditional matte canvas, suitable for all types of images.
Gloss canvas
Fancy something a little different? A soft gloss finish for those who would prefer a sheen on their wall art.
You're done!
After you have completed the custom options, take one look over to make sure all your details are reflected in the proof. Once you are happy with what you see, you’ve finished the process. When you are satisfied with how it looks, simply checkout. We’ll take care of the rest and ship it to your doorstep in record time.
Ready to hang
Your canvas print will arrive complete with hanging attachment on the rear of the frame. The only thing left for you to complete is to hang your canvas and revel in your achievement. Your inspiring photos into striking wall art!
Why not discover the beauty of photos onto canvas?
