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Besides selling images for instant download, we also offer a wide variety of Prints and print related products geared towards the interior design and home decor market. Our print ordering tools are set up to allow you to choose from a wide variety of prints sizes and preview what the print will look like before ordering.
Prints will be processed by our print provider EZPrints. This company provides great quality, a wide choice of sizes and finishes and very fast service.
We've recently completed a major overhaul of our prints section. There are many new changes. Here's a summary.
Creating the PERFECT PRINT in a few easy steps.
Print Shops, Art Consulants, Resellers
In addition to our outstanding, personalized customer service, and our huge selection of unique imagery, World of Stock is pleased to offer discounts for regular art buyers. There are two flexible ways to do this;
1) By setting up a discount schedule based on the previous 3 months volume. Requires approved credit account (pay on invoice)
2) By providing a standing set discount which can be applied at any time by entering a simple promo code at time of order.
Please contact customer service for more information on this or to set up your discount today.
Our Quality and Service Commitment
We don't intend to compete with the high volume prints sellers. Our hope is to offer you a product which is highly unique. It's extremely unlikely you will ever see the same displayed anywhere else. Our quality commitment to you includes these value added services;
Please feel free to contact us for more information or for assistance in choosing the right print and framing options.
To select an image for prints, use any of the available browsing and search tools available and then select the 'order as print' tab in the sizing and pricing section of your selected image. You can also select from any of our hand-pickied collections by clicking on the 'Collections' tab.
Using the Lightbox To View Multiple prints at once
By far the most efficient way to use this tool is to FIRST place all the images you may be interested in previewing in the lightbox. For more information on using the lightbox features visit the lightbox help page.
Please Note: your print will NOT contain a visible watermark as shown on the preview.
The print options section is where you would set sizes, etc for the actual print itself. When you first click on an image it will be shown with the optimized settings already in place. The tool will calculate the optimum print size based on image dimensions, orientation and ratio. If however you wish to make changes you can do so with the options listed below.
Print Options
Print Size: You can select from the dropdown list from any of the available print sizes. Only the print sizes which are suitable for the dimensions of the image are shown.
Below is a chart of comparative print sizes (roughly to scale). Note that, as best as possible you should attempt to match the aspect ratio (Width / Height) of the original to the correct print aspect ratio. Most professional digital images as listed on World of Stock tend to fall closer to the 3:2 aspect ratio.
A sampling of these sizes are shown below. Other sizes may be available.
Matching the size of your print to available space.
Picking the right size of print has a lot to do with how much space you wish to take up on your wall, as this demonstration attempts to show. Remember to allow space for matting and framing over and above the actual print size. In this example we used approx 30% extra.
Cropping: Now, you have the ability to select exactly how you want your print to be croppped, by using the easy cropping tools provided. Whether or not the image needs to be cropped depends on the Aspect Ratio (width / height) of the original images versus the aspect ratio of the selected print size. See the examples below.
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| This image does NOT require cropping as the aspect ratio of the selected print (16x24) matches the aspect ratio of the original image. |
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| Now we change the print size to 16x20 and the image requires cropping. It is wider than the allowable print area. You can change the cropping area by simply dragging the highlighted box and pressing 'Apply Crop'. If you wish to leave the cropping to us, just leave as is. |
Cropping Tips
Notes about the Cropping Tool
Finish: In many cases there are four finishes available for your prints, all of which utilize archive quality materials. Here is an explanation of the four main finishes. We suggest you click on the 'Products' tab to view more information about all of the print based products we offer.
Glossy: Image will have well pronounced colors and a highly reflective finish. May not show well in direct light. Glossy prints are also very susceptible to fingerprints. Generally glossy is best suited to the smaller print size where you want to really bring out the details.
Matte: This has a very slight dimpled effect which tends to not reflect light nearly as much, and hides fingerprints fairly well, however the colors may see a bit more subdued. Black and white or sepia images may look best in this finish. We recommend matte or lustre finish for the larger print sizes.
Lustre: A premium, long life, professional quality paper (Kodak Professional Endura) with the color saturation of glossy and the fingerprint resistance of matte — without the glare associated with glossy. We recommend matte or lustre finish for the larger print sizes. Available in select sizes.
New! Metallic: Looking for prints that will absolutely jump off the wall? Metallic will do that. But don't take our word for it, see what Kodak has to say. Available in select sizes.
View pricing and availability here.
Color Effects: We are proud to now offer five different color effects to choose from. Please see the table below for examples.
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| Color: No change to the original, other than slight color corrections or repairs as required. | Black and White: We convert the image to full spectrum black and white tones for a true black and white look. | Sepia Tone: From the black and white we add a brownish tinge, giving the photo an antique look. |
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| Desturated: A retro, artisitc look is achieved by removing approximately half of the images color. | Oil Paint: We carefully apply a digital effect which gives a result similar to a hand painted image. |
PLEASE NOTE:
- Some of our images are already black and white or sepia toned and
they cannot be changed back to color. Checking the black and white option will
make sure they are printed in true black and white.
- The displayed image is a low resolution, web based approximation of what the final image will look like and may not be exact.
- Shipped print will NOT contain a watermark.
Optionally you can apply black or white borders in a number of different widths to your prints. Borders help to isolate the print from the frame without matting, or add an extra dimension to your matting. Make sure you choose your size of border to match the chosen image size. a 1/2" border is useful for allowing custom matting without covering any of the photo itself. Also note that the border does not extend the size of the print, the actual image will be shrunk to accomodate the border. For example a 16 x 20" print with a 1" border will contain an image of 14x18" inside the border.
Offset border: The print will have a 50% larger border on the bottom, effectively raising the image towards the top of the frame. Example, a 2" offset border will have 3" border on the bottom and 2" on the rest of the sides.
Adding your prints to the shopping cart
Once you have confirmed your selection you can simply enter the qty in the box at the bottom and press 'add to cart'. If you want to come back and add some more prints, just press 'go back' from the shopping cart page, otherwise you can proceed through the checkout process. For more information about using the shopping cart check our ordering help page.
Unframed and canvas prints will usually be processed by EZPrints. This company provides professional quality, a wide choice of sizes and finishes and excellent, fast service. Once we receive your order we will immediately submit the image to one of these two companies for printing and shipping. Depending on the shipping method you choose and your location it could taken anywhere from 3 days to 2 weeks from the time you place your order.
In general, delivery times, including printing and shipping are approximately;Expedited shipping methods are available. Both framed and unframed prints can be shipped worldwide. Please contact us for shipping rates outside the US and Canada.
Your print(s) will arrive in the suppliers packaging, however if there is any problem with the prints please contact us directly and we will deal with the problem, do not contact the printing company. We will likely resolve any issues by ordering replacement prints for you free of charge.