Artwork Digitizing Services: From Small to Extra-Large
Artwork digitizing and copied. Looking to reproduce your artwork? Whether you need artist proofs, limited edition prints, or stunning Giclée prints, I provide high-quality digitizing and copying services for artwork of any size—from the smallest pieces to massive masterpieces.
With over 39 years of experience, I specialize in fine art reproductions, working closely with artists and museums across Alberta (including Pincher Creek, Crowsnest Pass, Calgary, Medicine Hat, Red Deer, Edmonton, Lloydminster, Fort McMurray), as well as BC, Saskatchewan, the Northwest Territories, and the U.S. My process ensures that every reproduction captures the true essence of your original work.
All digitization is done in-house in my climate-controlled studio, ensuring the utmost protection of your original artwork. I offer same-day digitizing services—no need for return trips, and your artwork never has to leave your side.
Let’s bring your art to life with professional, color-accurate reproductions you’ll love!
Portable Studio – Artwork Digitizing
If you have a large collection that you prefer not to move, I can bring my equipment directly to you. My fully portable office and studio can travel anywhere in Canada, offering on-site digitization services. I’ll digitize your artwork, provide digital proofs, and even produce prints up to 16×20—all on location.
Expect only the highest quality! Unlike many discount services offering low-resolution digitization, my process ensures high-resolution files that allow you to print your artwork at double or even triple its original size, maintaining exceptional detail and clarity.
Digital Art Reproductions
I offer printing on a variety of media, including photo paper, fine art paper, and canvas. Additionally, I provide wholesale-priced frames to help you create a professional presentation for your clients.
When digitizing your original artwork, I strive to preserve as much of the original texture as possible. I ensure that the colors and density are as close to the original as the printing industry allows. If desired, I can also enhance the colors to achieve the exact look you envision.
Artwork Digitizing – Pricing
I offer two pricing structures for artwork so you can select the level that meets your needs and price.
Basic
For most artists, I recommend the basic copy service, which offers quality digitization at an affordable price.
Oversized scanning is available at $24.99 for the initial setup and first scan, with additional items at $14.99 each if processed at the same time.
For prints up to 8.5×11, as well as 35mm, 120, and 220 slides and negatives:
$2.99 each for up to 9 items
$1.99 each for 10 – 24 items
$1.79 each for 25–100 items
$1.49 each for 101+ items
Deluxe
Deluxe digitizing includes advanced color and density adjustments & corrections to bring the file as close to the original as possible.
Scans up to 8.5×11 are $10 each
Scans above 8.5×11 are $45 each
Additional – Artwork digitizing
When printing on oversize media I can also remove your signature from your original work on the digital file. Then on the reproductions you can sign and number each reproduction in the white space.
If you want your digital files you can have them sent electronically or saved to a USB that you provide – $5 or burnt to a DVD $10
Printing – Artwork digitizing
If you are looking for prints the following links will take you to the paper types that I offer so you can select the paper that makes your work perfect..
Standard Photo Paper sizes and pricing
Metallic Photo Paper sizes and pricing
Fine Art Paper sizes and pricing
Canvas Media sizes and pricing
Art / Greeting Card sizes and pricing
Resolution
When it comes to digitizing artwork, clients often ask about the ideal resolution, hoping for a specific number like 200 GB or 800 GB file sizes, based on the belief that “bigger is better.” However, this isn’t always the case.
For larger pieces of art, higher resolution can make sense, but applying the same approach to a small 4×4 piece of artwork is usually unnecessary. The issue with ultra-high resolution isn’t just that it creates enormous files; it’s that the benefits are minimal. When you enlarge a small artwork too much, defects become more visible. This includes issues like uneven pencil edges, paper texture affecting lines, brush strokes, and even dust or debris.
I generally digitize artwork at 300 dpi, matching the original size. For smaller pieces, I may use slightly higher resolution, while for larger works, a slightly lower resolution is often sufficient. The goal is to ensure the digitization is practical and appropriate for reproduction, without unnecessary file bloat.
How big can you print?
How large can you go?
Just like with file resolution, the maximum size you can achieve depends on several factors. To be on the safe side, I tell people they can double or triple the size without issues. In reality, you can often go much larger, but I prefer to provide realistic expectations rather than unrealistic figures some might offer.
A common issue artists face is viewing digital files at home on their computers and zooming in to 100%, mistakenly believing this reflects the art works original size. This is misleading, as it relates to file size rather than the actual artwork dimensions and can be influenced by the monitor’s size and resolution. The best way to assess the quality of a digital file in relation to the original artwork is to produce a print at a similar size to the original work. This approach also avoids potential distortions caused by monitor differences. If you have any further questions, feel free to ask.
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I have been doing photo restoration for over 39 years. I am the only art and photo restoration company in southern Alberta that was trained by Adobe, Epson, Kodak and Fuji in image editing and restoration. Restorations are a full time job, not a side job.
I can take your old slides, negatives, prints and copy, print or fully restore them. Images from back as early as the 1800’s all the way up to today. From tiny prints the size of a dime to images 30′ high.
