PlaqD Metal
Photo on Metal. Not Buried in a Folder.
The best photo you took last year is probably still on your phone. A metal photo print gives it a place in the room instead of a place in a folder.
Why photos look different on metal.
Metal photo prints skip the glass and the frame. Light reflects off the surface rather than a sheet in front of it, so colour reads brighter and contrast holds up across the room. Detail in skies, water, skin tones and night shots tends to stay lively rather than flattening out.
Because every PlaqD works with the same magnetic metal wall art poster system, the photo you print this month isn't locked in place next year.
Photos that print well.
Landscape and travel
Wide scenes with depth and strong colour.
Portraits
Well-lit faces, shot close enough to hold detail.
Black and white
Contrast-driven images suit the metal surface.
Night and neon
Bright highlights against dark backgrounds.
Pets and children
Fast shots taken in good daylight.
Film scans
Scan at the highest resolution your lab offers.
Before you upload.
Start from the original file rather than a version re-sent through a messaging app, avoid screenshots, and leave a little room around your subject so the crop has somewhere to go. Check the file with the print quality checker and see the full artwork guide for file types and resolution.
Metal photo print FAQ
- What is a metal photo print?
- A metal photo print is an image transferred onto a metal surface instead of paper or canvas. The finish is frameless and contemporary, and colours read as bright and saturated.
- What resolution should my photo be?
- Higher resolution gives a sharper print, especially at larger sizes. The PlaqD builder checks your image as you crop, and the print quality checker gives the same read before you start an order.
- Can I print a photo taken on a phone?
- Usually, yes. Recent phone cameras produce files large enough for the smaller and mid PlaqD sizes. Screenshots, heavily cropped images and photos saved from messaging apps are the ones to watch.
- Does PlaqD check my photo before printing?
- Yes. Uploaded artwork is reviewed as part of the production workflow, and we contact you if an image is not suitable for the size you picked.
Keep exploring
- custom metal posters
Artwork, illustration and design, not just photography.
- metal poster guide
Metal versus canvas, and when each one makes sense.
- metal poster size calculator
Pick a size that matches the wall you're filling.