Canvas photos are made from digital photographs or scans. All that is required is a high resolution image of the subject of which the canvas photos are to be made. For an ever lasting picture the color should go deep into the fiber of the fabric. The longevity of the print and the fabric has gained them lot of respect and people have started to list them as family heirloom. The ink used is pigment based and has UV protection. The technology has wide ranging uses. It can be used in homes to decorate or to conserve some of the old valuable photographs. Old snaps which have borne the test of time and are now in battered state can be transferred on to a computer by scanning. The digital image formed can be edited or cleaned to bring out the bright image which is then printed on a canvas to last long.

To make a stunning photo canvas all one needs is a digital photo and a good printer who gives a satisfying guarantee. Some of them even offer money, which speaks loudly about their quality of work. One can make a comparison between an online printer and a local store. In both the case make sure about the credential of the printer. Usually a protective coat is applied on the photo canvas to safe guard it from scratching and cracking. It is easy to recognize the coat as it gives a satin kind of silky look to the finished product or a matt look or a glossy look according to the kind of coat that the customer requests. It is still necessary to take good care of the print for it to last for all the hundred years. The care tips are to keep it away from direct sunlight and away from damp walls coupled with regular cleaning

To avoid getting stuck with hazy and blurred prints make sure that the provided file has good resolution. Ask the printer to double check the resolution and to make the necessary changes while editing. It is possible to improve the quality of the image while editing. Another aspect that has to be considered is the ratio of the length to the breadth. The proportions of the supplied photo and the one that has been ordered have to match so that no cropping of any kind is done to fit the order. It would be a nice choice to select timeless pictures to convert it as favorite canvas photographs. It is better to choose a memorable event so that it can be immortalized.