Canvas, Print or Digital: Which Format Do You Choose?

The Right Format for Your Portrait

You have had your photo transformed into a beautiful painting, but in what format do you want to order it? At Paint Your Family you have several options, each with their own advantages. In this article we will help you make the right choice based on your budget, your interior and the intended use.

Digital (from $29)

The high-resolution digital file will be sent directly to your email after payment. This is the most affordable option and offers maximum flexibility.

Benefits of digital

• Immediately available: You will receive the file immediately, also on Sunday evening
• Flexible: Have it printed yourself at a printer of your choice, in any format
• Shareable: Use it as a profile photo, background, or share it with family
• Multiple formats: Print it as an 8×10, a poster, or a canvas—you choose

When to choose digital?

Choose digital if you want to have it printed yourself, if you need a last-minute gift, if you want multiple copies in different sizes, or if you are on a limited budget.

Print (from $59)

A professional fine art print on thick, matte art paper. The colors are bright and the details are sharp.

Benefits of a print

• Sharp details: The smooth paper surface brings out every detail beautifully
• Professional quality: Printed with fade-resistant inks on thick art paper
• Choose your own frame: Choose a frame that suits your interior and taste
• Light: Easier to hang than a heavy canvas, also with command strips
• Multiple sizes: From 12×16 in to 20×28 in

When to choose a print?

Choose a print if you want to place the portrait in your own frame, prefer a sleek modern look, or want to hang multiple prints next to each other as a gallery.

Canvas with Floating Frame (from $164)

Our premium product and the most popular choice with our customers. The painting is printed on real canvas, stretched over a sturdy wooden stretcher frame, and finished with a luxurious solid wooden frame. Ready to hang immediately.

Benefits of canvas with a floating frame

• Ready to hang: Completely finished with frame, directly on the wall
• Authentic painting look: The texture of the canvas enhances the painterly style. It feels like a real painting.
• Frame color choices: Choose black, brown, or white to suit your space
• Durable: High-quality canvas that stays beautiful for years, with fade-resistant, colorfast inks
• Multiple sizes: From 12×16 in to 20×28 in
• Perfect as a gift: Ready to give, beautifully packaged and impressive

When to choose canvas?

Canvas is the best choice if you want a gift that arrives ready to hang, prefer the most authentic painted look, or want a statement piece for the wall.

Which Size Fits Your Space?

The place where you want to hang the portrait also determines the ideal size:

• Above the sofa: A large canvas (20×28 in) makes the most impression as a statement piece. This is the place where a family portrait shines.
• In the hall: A medium canvas (16×20 in) is perfect as a warm welcome. Not too big, but striking enough.
• On the desk: A compact canvas (12×16 in) is nice for a personal touch at your workplace.
• In the baby room: A print in a beautiful pastel-colored frame fits perfectly with the atmosphere. The soft colors of the Impressionist style are ideal here.
• In the bedroom: A medium to large size above the bed. A couple portrait in Impressionist style gives the room a romantic atmosphere.

Free Preview, Always

With each format you first receive a free digital preview. You only decide once you have seen the result. Not satisfied with the preview? Then you pay nothing. This way you can try out without risk what your photo looks like as a painted portrait.