If you're not a photoshop whizz, don't worry! We check every order to make sure it'll be ok before we start printing, and will advise on what to do if we receive an image that might look less than stunning before start printing. These guidelines are intended for professional photographers who may want to ensure their work is formatted correctly to ensure their order goes through as quickly as possible.
 

Resolution for printing on canvas

We print 200dpi and with Dye Sublimation that equates to 3200 dpi output ink jet equivalent on the substrate. An 11.8 x 15.7in canvas would come out as 2855x3622 pixels. Most of the images we are given are less than that, but PhotoShop does a great job of resizing, and the dye sublimation process and real canvas means that you can get an extraordinary print from even a poor quality image. 
 

Gallery Wrap or No Wrap Canvas Print?

We gallery wrap as standard (unless we can see problems with doing that). If you would like us not to wrap it, that's fine but you must make an explicit instruction when you order. 
 

File formats for printing

TIFs can sometimes be very large, and while fine for CD, sometimes it causes problems with uploading a file over the internet. We find that a JPG saved with maximum quality offers very good compression without any noticeable drop in quality.
 

Exact sizing chart

As carpentry for stretcher bar frames is traditionally in inches, the cm frame measurements need to be converted. We also take into account other variables when applying the inks to the canvas, amount of shrinkage and stretch in the production process. These factors mean that you cannot buy a 30x40cm frame and supply a 30x40cm image without us having to crop it to a degree.