Canvas Print vs Photo Print: What's the Difference?

The main difference is the printing surface. A canvas print uses woven poly-cotton fabric that gives a textured, gallery-style look. A photo print (like Smallwoods' Framed Prints) uses canvas-textured board for a sharp, glare-free museum-quality finish. Both are custom-made from your uploaded photo, handcrafted in East Texas, and ship in 1–3 business days. Canvas prints start at $69; framed prints start at $69.

Smallwoods Canvas Options

Framed Canvas ($89–$159)

Your photo is printed on museum-quality premium poly-cotton woven canvas, wrapped tightly around a wooden base, then floated inside a slim natural wood frame. This creates a modern gallery effect with depth and dimension. Available in 9 sizes from 8x10 to 44x22. Frame colors: Stain, Black, White, Almond, Natural.

Wrapped Canvas ($69–$139)

Same museum-quality poly-cotton canvas, gallery-wrapped around handcrafted wooden stretcher bars. No outer frame — the canvas edge IS the finish. Clean, contemporary look. Available in 9 sizes. Shop Wrapped Canvas →

Hanging Canvas ($85–$109)

Premium poly-cotton canvas displayed between two handcrafted wood hanging rails with rustic twine. 5 sizes from 16x16 to 24x44. Soft, bohemian aesthetic. Shop Hanging Canvas →

Smallwoods Photo Print Options

Framed Print / CWFS ($69–$139)

Your photo is printed on premium canvas-textured board — not actual canvas, but a rigid board with canvas texture for a sharp, glare-free finish. Framed in real hand-finished wood. This is Smallwoods' flagship product with 487,000+ reviews. 10 sizes, 6 frame options including No Frame. Shop Framed Prints →

Acrylic Framed Print ($69–$139)

Same canvas-textured board print, plus a crystal-clear acrylic front for UV protection, shatter resistance, and a glossy 3D depth effect. Shop Acrylic Frames →

When to Choose Each

Choose Canvas When...	Choose Photo Print When...
You want visible texture and depth	You want sharp, crisp photo clarity
Gallery/modern aesthetic	Classic framed photo look
Premium gift	Best value (more sizes, lower starting price)
No-glare is less important	Glare-free finish matters

Print Shop: Bare Prints on Multiple Materials

Smallwoods' Print Shop offers your photo printed on four materials with no frame: Canvas, Foam Core, Photo Paper, or Coroplast (corrugated plastic). All sizes $99. Good for custom framing elsewhere or commercial displays.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which lasts longer — canvas or photo print?

Both are designed for long-term display. Canvas is naturally durable. Framed Prints use rigid board that won't warp. For maximum longevity, Acrylic Frames add UV-filtering protection against sun fading.

Can I feel the texture on a canvas print?

Yes. Framed Canvas and Wrapped Canvas use real woven poly-cotton canvas with visible texture. Framed Prints use canvas-TEXTURED board — it has a subtle texture but is smoother and sharper than actual canvas.

Which is better for detailed photos?

Framed Prints (canvas-textured board) produce sharper detail for photos with fine elements. Canvas prints add artistic softness that works better for portraits and landscapes.

Are canvas prints more expensive?

Framed Canvas starts at $89 vs $69 for Framed Prints. Wrapped Canvas matches Framed Print pricing at $69–$139. Hanging Canvas is $85–$109.

Can I upload the same photo for both?

Absolutely. Same upload process, same designer app, same file formats (JPG, PNG, HEIC, TIFF, PSD, WebP). The only difference is the product you select.