A sharp original photo is the best starting point for your acrylic portrait. Check these details before approving your design.
Use the original image
Upload JPG, PNG, or WebP. Convert HEIC to JPG first. Choose the original from your camera or phone whenever possible; screenshots, messaging apps, and social-media downloads can reduce detail.
Plan for a landscape crop
All portraits have a 3:2 landscape shape. Sizes are listed width × height: 12 × 8, 18 × 12, 24 × 16, 30 × 20, and 36 × 24 inches. Vertical and other-shaped photos need cropping to fit. Choose a photo with room around the subject and use the zoom and position controls to keep everyone visible.
Check focus and lighting
Look closely at faces and eyes in the original image. Avoid motion blur, very dark faces, or bright areas with missing detail. A larger file is not necessarily sharper, and increasing its dimensions cannot restore detail that was never captured.
Choose detail to suit your print size
Larger prints and heavier zoom need more source detail. Inspect the original at full size, then review your crop in the larger final preview. A small phone preview can hide softness that becomes visible in a large print. If you are unsure, ask us before ordering.
Give your lettering room
Choose an area that leaves faces unobstructed. Try contrasting lettering colors, adjust the title, phrase, and message sizes separately, and review longer names for crowding. Improve text contrast adds optional shading that will be printed. Leave every wording field blank if you prefer no lettering.
Check the corners
Keep important details away from the edge, especially if you select rounded corners or standoffs. Hardware and corner effects illustrate the physical finish; they are not printed into your artwork file.
Before you approve
- Everyone you want is inside the crop.
- Names, dates, and spelling are correct.
- Lettering is readable and does not cover important details.
- Any contrast shading looks the way you want.
- Your size, corner style, and standoff selection are correct.
Your approved artwork is saved with the order. There is no separate emailed proof.