How to Order and Evaluate a Test Print

A Test Print is one small print of your own image on the photo paper, fine art paper, or rolled canvas you choose. Use it to check how your image looks on that surface before ordering a larger print or more copies.

Order your Test Print

1. Open the Test Print product page, select Create a Test Print, and upload your print-ready image.
2. Choose a size and one surface. The image sizes are 4 × 5, 4 × 6, 5 × 7, 8 × 10, and 11 × 14 inches. To compare two surfaces, order a separate Test Print on each using the same file, size, and crop.
3. Choose Borderless or a ¼-inch unprinted border. The unprinted border adds ¼ inch on each side of the image. An 8 × 10 image with this border finishes at 8½ × 10½ inches.
4. Review the crop, orientation, and resolution guidance. Add the Test Print to your cart and check out.

Open the Test Print product page · Print Sizes, Borders, and Cropping

Check the print in the light where it will be seen

Start in indirect daylight. Then look at the print under the light where it will hang or be displayed. Check whether you can see the detail you want in the shadows and highlights, whether the paper or canvas has the sheen and texture you want, and whether the crop leaves enough room around important details.

If the print looks right, save the file name, surface, and border choice for your full order. Recheck the crop and resolution at the final size. Place the full order or a revised Test Print as a separate order.

When should I use samples or ask about proofing?

The Free Media Sample Set gives you blank swatches to compare texture, paper color, and sheen. A Test Print lets you see your own file on one of those surfaces through our regular printing process. If your job needs a formal color proof, color correction, or an approval step before the full run, contact the studio to discuss the job before ordering.

Request a Free Media Sample Set · Contact the studio

How long does it take?

Standard production starts at 3 business days. Rush Production starts at 1 business day when available in the cart. Allow additional time for shipping. See production and shipping times