How It Works

Watch this step-by-step video on how to create a high resolution image with Artzip

From painting to print quality images in a few easy steps.

All you need is your phone and about 10 minutes.

step 1

Measure your art

Measure the height and width of your art
An artist taking a reference photo of their painting for Artzip

We use these measurements during the stitching process and to help determine the final PPI of your high-res image.

step 2

Light your art and take a photo

An artist taking a reference photo of their painting for Artzip

Take a photo of the whole painting.  A good reference photo is important because it is used to match the cropped area, brightness, saturation, etc. when delivering your Zip.

Lighting Tips:
  • Even lighting across the face of the painting is recommended.
  • Daylight works very well (outside on overcast day or in the shade on sunny day).
  • If paint is glossy, an indoor lighting system with polarized film is a great solution for removing glare.  This is more labor intensive but relatively easy once you set it up.  
learn MORE ABOUT how to light
art for photographing
step 3

Take detail photos

Move closer to the artwork and starting in the upper left corner photograph each area of the painting.

Make sure that each detail photo overlaps its neighbor by about twenty percent ensuring that you capture every inch of the painting.  Also it's best to include a bit of the wall or background so you don't miss capturing the edges of the painting

The left to right pattern you should follow when shooting your photos
step 4

Upload your photos

Upload your photos directly to Artzip

Double check that all of your photos are in focus.

Head back to Artzip and upload your detail shots. It should take between five to thirty minutes to complete your zip. When it's complete we'll send you a text or email notification with a link.

Questions?

Visit the Artzip Help Center for answers to the most commonly asked  questions, video tutorials, articles and more.

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