A practical checklist for turning purchased digital artwork into a print: rights, original file, crop, finish, proofing, and ordering.

You have the illustration or photograph you want. The next step is choosing a print size and production method that preserve the composition. A local shop, specialist lab, or online printer can all be suitable when their process matches your project.

1. Check your reproduction rights

Keep the artist's license or written permission with the file. Permission to download or display an image is not necessarily permission to reproduce it on merchandise. If the terms are unclear, ask the creator before ordering.

2. Find the original export

Use the full-resolution file supplied by the artist. A screenshot or messaging-app copy may be smaller and more compressed. If the original is missing, ask for another copy rather than enlarging a preview and assuming the quality will hold.

3. Choose size and crop together

A portrait designed at a 2:3 ratio fits 12×18, 16×24, and 24×36 proportions. Other shapes may require borders or cropping. Look especially at faces, hands, signatures, and lettering near the edges. Ask the printer about the trim or wrap area before approving the final file.

4. Compare physical finishes

Paper can be a good choice for a traditional framed display. Canvas adds texture; metal gives a rigid, thin panel; acrylic adds a clear glossy surface. Look at the room's lighting before choosing a reflective finish. If the artwork will be backlit, confirm the print's transparency and frame compatibility.

5. Ask about file preparation and proofing

Confirm the accepted file type, color profile, pixel dimensions, and preview process with the supplier. A resolution setting alone does not prove that the file contains enough detail. If color is critical, ask whether a physical proof is available and what it costs.

6. Review the complete order

Check production time separately from shipping transit, and include mounting or framing in your budget. Retain the approved crop and order confirmation. On arrival, inspect the packaging and artwork before installation and report damage promptly.

Printing with STG

Contact STG to confirm the current custom-print option and file requirements before uploading or purchasing. You can also choose an existing design from the wall-art catalog. Select the listed format and size rather than assuming every image is available in every configuration.

Before ordering, check the shipping policy, return terms, and the options on your selected product.

Artwork and displays to explore

Open the product to see the current sizes, format choices, price, and display requirements.