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Larger Than Life Wall Art · Material & Scale Guide

Custom Wall Art: Choose the Right Material & Size

Before you upload a photo to a printer, match your room lighting, wall width, and pixel resolution to the right substrate. Every tool on this site runs in your browser so you can test crop, DPI, and wall scale before spending a dollar.

Stretched Gallery Canvas

Best for: Family portraits, landscapes, over-sofa focal pieces, bright rooms with window glare

Recommended DPI:
150–300 DPI
Window Glare:
Zero (matte cotton/poly weave)
Wall Mounting:
Sawtooth hanger or D-rings on nails

Magnetic Metal Prints (Displate Style)

Best for: High-contrast photography, digital illustration, game rooms, studios

Recommended DPI:
240–300 DPI
Window Glare:
Low (matte) or High (glossy steel)
Wall Mounting:
Adhesive magnetic leaf (no nails or drill)

Framed Fine-Art Paper Print

Best for: Architectural photography, typography, vintage posters, gallery walls

Recommended DPI:
240–300 DPI
Window Glare:
Medium (unless museum acrylic is chosen)
Wall Mounting:
Wire or D-ring frame hardware

Peel-and-Stick Wall Murals & Decals

Best for: Kids' rooms, nurseries, accent walls, renter-friendly makeovers

Recommended DPI:
100–150 DPI (Murals) / Vector SVG (Decals)
Window Glare:
Low (matte woven vinyl)
Wall Mounting:
Repositionable self-adhesive backing
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Where to print a 24×36 canvas print

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Easy Canvas PrintsOffers 1.5in gallery wrap

Fast U.S. stretched photo canvases in standard & custom wall sizes.

Best for: Homeowners printing phone or camera photos on 0.75" or 1.5" gallery wrap.

CanvasChamp

Budget-friendly custom sizes up to oversized wall formats & split canvases.

Best for: Custom dimensions, multi-panel triptychs, and low entry cost per square foot.

Choose 24×36 on their site after you open the link.

CanvasPop

Hand-stretched archival canvas with optional designer proof inspection.

Best for: Family portraits, wedding photos, and lower-resolution files needing gentle handling.

Choose 24×36 on their site after you open the link.

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