📄 Curious about papers?

An easy guide to the papers we use

Standard photo papers
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Glossy paper

Most popular
Glossy paper

A shiny glossy surface makes colors vivid and photos look sharp. It feels just like the prints from a photo lab.

👍 ProsVivid colors,
lively photos
👎 ConsFingerprints may show
when touched
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Matte paper

No fingerprints
Matte paper

A subtle textured paper with no gloss. Low reflection is great for framing or hanging indoors, and it resists fingerprints.

👍 ProsLow glare,
resists fingerprints
👎 ConsColors look a bit
more muted
Coating options (large prints)
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Matte embossed coating

Default for large prints
Matte embossed coating

A coating with a fine plain texture for a soft, premium feel. It's waterproof and resists fading over time.

👍 ProsWaterproof, anti-fade,
premium texture
👎 ConsColors look calmer
than glossy
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Matte canvas coating

Interior look
Matte canvas coating

A laminating film with the woven texture of canvas. Photos look like paintings and fit right in as decor on a wall.

👍 ProsPainting-like look,
waterproof & anti-fade
👎 ConsIf you dislike the texture,
try embossed coating
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Canvas print

Oil-painting feel
Canvas print

Printed directly on real canvas. It gives a grand oil-painting feel and includes a UV spray coating for long keeping. Popular for large artwork and gifts.

👍 ProsOil-painting feel,
UV coating included
👎 ConsMore expensive than
standard prints
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Water-based coating

Eco-friendly
Water-based coating

A liquid coating that protects against fading and stains from sunlight. Eco-friendly water base with almost no smell. Choose it to keep photos for a long time.

👍 ProsEco-friendly, odorless,
anti-fade & stain
👎 ConsNeeds a little
drying time
💡 Which paper should I choose? · Albums & keepsakes → Glossy
· Framing & decor → Matte
· Large prints (long keeping) → Matte embossed coating
· Painting-like look → Canvas (coating / print)
· Best preservation → Water-based coating