How to print a canvas?

Create a sensational canvas

Make stunning artwork out of your treasured photos! Turn any photograph into a captivating canvas print with ease. Transform your precious memories and moments into stunning works of art with canvas prints. With relative ease, you can create great pieces for yourself, friends and family by transferring photos to a canvas print. Choose the perfect image, select the right style and size for your canvas, and understand the framing options that will bring it all together.

Step by step photos onto 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. Remember to take into account cropping and final print size when making your selection. 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

Transform your favourite photo into a gorgeous canvas print that will showcase your unique style and make a beautiful centrepiece in any space. 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.

The key to an awesome canvas

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.

Photo to canvas step by step guide

Style and 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. We offer four different styles of shape; panoramic, squares, A sizes and a specially crafted selection of standard photography sizes, designed to exactly match your phone or camera without cropping.

When you're happy click 'view details' on your choice of shape.

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 on the blue 'Upload Photo' button on the product page. This will take you to our uploading page. Simply 'drag and drop' or 'click in the grey box' and select the picture you wish to have printed and framed. We support a number of file types: PNG, JPG, GIF or BMP. 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 finished uploading a preview will appear.

Choose Print Style (panoramic and standard canvas)

For square canvas or 'A' sizes, SKIP to the next section.

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, remember that you can edit the crop when you choose the specific size.

Choose Print Size

Select a print size from the list of sizes displayed. You also can also amend your size later when you continue to the canvas framing stage.

Edit

After choosing a size, the edit button will appear. If you would like to amend the crop or the positioning of the central area, then click on the EDIT button under the preview to open the editing window.

Cropping and positioning (optional)

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.

Click CONFIRM when you have completed your adjustments.

Continue to SELECT FRAME STYLE

Print Frame Style

All of our canvas prints are hand-stretched using knot-free 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, we offer three styles of canvas wrap.

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).

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.

Plain canvas on frame 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.

Canvas Type

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 nearly 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!

Canvas prints make the perfect addition to any room, making it easy to spruce up a plain wall with your most-loved memories. If you’re feeling creative, why not create a gallery wall of your dazzling photos? Select a bunch of favourites, then mix and match sizes for a captivating and eclectic look. Going a step further, you could pick out the overall colours of your pictures combined with shapes that coordinate with other decor in the room, really tying the entire look together.