There is something special about seeing your favourite photograph printed large on canvas and hanging on your wall. A custom canvas print transforms a digital file sitting on your phone into a physical piece of art that fills a room with personality. Here is everything you need to know about ordering custom canvas prints.
Choosing the Right Photo for Canvas
Not every photo makes a great canvas print. The best candidates are high-resolution images with strong composition, good lighting, and emotional impact. Landscape photos, family portraits, pet close-ups, and architectural shots all look stunning on canvas. Avoid blurry images, heavy filters, or screenshots - these will not look good printed at large sizes.
Resolution matters more as size increases. For an 8x8 canvas, most smartphone photos work fine. For a 24x36 canvas, you want the highest resolution original available. We recommend at least 150 DPI at the print size.
Standard vs Museum Depth
Canvas prints come in two depth options. The 0.75 inch standard depth creates a slim, modern profile that works beautifully for gallery walls with multiple canvases grouped together. The 1.5 inch museum depth creates a bold presence that stands out from the wall, making it ideal for standalone statement pieces in living rooms and offices.
Gallery Wrapping Explained
Gallery wrapping means your image continues around the edges of the canvas rather than stopping at the front face. This creates a clean, frameless look from every angle. No additional framing is needed, and the canvas arrives ready to hang with pre-installed hardware.
Canvas Print Ideas
- Wedding photos as anniversary gifts
- Newborn portraits for nursery walls
- Pet portraits for living rooms
- Travel photography for office spaces
- Family reunions as holiday gifts for grandparents
Ready to create your own? Order custom canvas prints at Dundas Print with sizes from 8x8 to 24x36 inches. Local pickup available at 3282 Dundas St W, Toronto, or shipping across Canada.