{"id":76847,"date":"2026-07-10T13:56:58","date_gmt":"2026-07-10T20:56:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shutterfly.com\/ideas\/?p=76847"},"modified":"2026-07-10T13:57:45","modified_gmt":"2026-07-10T20:57:45","slug":"what-are-acrylic-prints-a-complete-guide-to-acrylic-photo-prints","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shutterfly.com\/ideas\/what-are-acrylic-prints-a-complete-guide-to-acrylic-photo-prints\/","title":{"rendered":"What Are Acrylic Prints? A Complete Guide to Acrylic Photo Prints"},"content":{"rendered":"

Acrylic prints transform your favorite photos into sleek, personalized wall art with exceptional clarity and vibrant color. By printing your image directly onto a clear acrylic panel, acrylic photo prints<\/a> create a smooth, glossy finish that showcases everything from family portraits and vacation memories to original artwork and photography.<\/p>\n

Shutterfly acrylic prints feature a floating frame design that gives the artwork added dimension while keeping the focus on your image. With multiple sizes, customizable hardware finishes, and the option to upload your own design, acrylic prints offer a distinctive way to create custom wall art for your home. This guide explains how acrylic prints are made, what you can customize, available sizes, how to choose the best image, and how to care for your finished print.<\/p>\n

What Are Acrylic Prints?<\/h2>\n

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Acrylic prints are a type of personalized wall art<\/a> created by printing your image directly onto an optically clear acrylic panel. The acrylic becomes part of the finished piece, giving your photo a smooth, glossy surface that preserves crisp detail and rich color.<\/p>\n

Shutterfly acrylic photo prints feature a floating frame design that mounts the acrylic panel slightly away from the wall, creating added dimension while keeping the focus on your image. The aluminum mounting hardware is available in silver, brass, or black to complement your space.<\/p>\n

Unlike traditional photo prints, acrylic prints are designed to be displayed as finished wall art. Whether you’re showcasing a favorite photograph or uploading your own custom design, acrylic prints arrive ready to hang and create a polished display right out of the box.<\/p>\n

How Are Acrylic Photo Prints Made?<\/h2>\n

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Every Shutterfly acrylic photo print begins with your image, which is printed directly onto an optically clear acrylic panel. This process creates the smooth, glossy finish acrylic prints are known for while preserving crisp detail and vibrant color throughout the image.<\/p>\n

Each acrylic print is made with a 0.22-inch UV-resistant acrylic panel that’s finished with machine-polished edges for a clean, polished appearance. The acrylic panel is then assembled with aluminum hardware that supports the floating frame design, creating space between the artwork and the wall once it’s is installed.<\/p>\n

Every acrylic print includes:<\/p>\n