Fill your glass

When ordering your acrylic print, take note of all the options, and make the most of what’s on offer

01 Paper trail

Some companies offer glossy, metallic and other paper choices for a range of different effects.

02 Correctional facility

Most labs offer the option of automatic or ‘by hand’ photo corrections to make finished prints look their best.

03 Supersizing

It’s tempting to go for extra-large prints as they look spectacular, but they can get very pricey. For example, Loxley Colour offers a huge 60x40-inch acrylic print, but it costs £420.

04 Aspect ratio

Ensure that you pick the right aspect ratio (where available) to match your image. Typically, the native aspect ratio is 3x2 for Nikon D-SLRs and 4x3 for compact cameras.

05 Shipping costs

All the prices shown in our reviews are for a 24x16-inch acrylic print, including VAT and standard UK delivery. Shipping costs to the USA and other parts of the world may be considerably more.