Alternatives

Common alternatives to canvas

The photo canvas is the most popular option for printing your own photo in XXL format. But if you are into large-format photography, you might want to try out a few other photo products, too. Aside from photo canvases, photos on acrylic glass or on aluminium are also very much in demand. We will present here the advantages and disadvantages of the alternatives to photo canvases here.

Product comparison

Photo on canvas or acrylic glass?
Photo on canvas or aluminium?

Overview of photo products

Canvas or Plexiglasss?

Photo canvas and acrylic glass are two very different photo media. Whereas the photo canvas looks classic and homey, a photo printed onto acrylic glass with its high-gloss surface stands for a cool and modern design. In deciding for or against acrylic glass, it’s best to think about whether or not this material will match your existing interior design.

Which motif is better printed on canvas or on acrylic glass is purely a matter of taste. But there are differences in printing quality: The required resolution for canvas is considerably lower than for acrylic glass.

Canvas or Metal?

The difference between photo canvas and aluminium is also considerable. Whereas the photo canvas is a classic interior product and beautifies the living space, an aluminium photo print ensures perfect reproduction of the image. The effect on the viewer is analogous: Canvas emphasises the decorative character, whereas Alu-Dibond emphasises the image motif. When deciding between a photo canvas or an aluminium print, too, the existing interior design should be taken into consideration: Canvas is homely and cosy, whereas a photo on aluminium looks very professional but at the same time sober and abstract.

Which motif is better printed on canvas or on aluminium is once again purely a matter of taste. But there are differences in printing quality here too: The required resolution for canvas is considerably lower than for aluminium.