PRINT READY- $160 PER ARTWORK - The colour matching fee generally applies to the initial setup and first print run only.
Print-Ready Scan
Gallery 8’s premium fine art reproduction service for artists who want a professionally prepared file ready for printing, archiving or online presentation.
We begin with a high-resolution 600 DPI archival scan, then professionally crop, straighten, refine, retouch and colour match the file to better reflect the depth, texture and visual character of the original artwork. This service includes technician file preparation and usually requires around one hour of retouching per artwork.
What’s included:
✓ Professional flatbed scan at 600 DPI
✓ Cropping and straightening
✓ Clean-up and basic retouching
✓ Colour matching and file refinement
✓ Print-ready high-resolution file
✓ Web JPG for online use
Pricing:
1 artwork — $160 each
2 artworks — on request
3+ artworks — on request
Please note: Print-ready preparation is more detailed than a Raw Scan and is recommended if you intend to produce fine art prints from your scanned artwork.
RAW SCAN $80 PER ARTWORK - For artists who are confident working with Photoshop or other editing software and would like to manage their own post-processing.
Raw File - No Edits - Do it yourself
For artists who are confident working with Photoshop or other editing software and would like to manage their own post-processing.
Gallery 8 scans your artwork on our professional large-format flatbed scanner at 600 DPI and supplies an unprocessed high-resolution TIFF file. This is a true raw capture of the artwork — no retouching, colour correction, cropping or print preparation is included.
What’s included:
✓ Professional flatbed scan at 600 DPI
✓ High-resolution TIFF file
✓ Unedited raw scan for your own post-production
Multiple Artwork Scan Discount
$60 per artwork
This discounted rate applies when more than one artwork can safely fit together on the scanner bed in a single scan.
Example:
2 paintings scanned together = $120 total
Please note: If you intend to print from this file, we recommend upgrading to a Print-Ready Scan so the file is cropped, straightened, colour matched and professionally prepared for fine art reproduction.
Ready to scan your artwork?
WHAT TO EXPECT.
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Book a free 15-minute drop-off slot online. Bring your artwork, plus details on size, medium, surface type and what you need the scan for. We assess your artwork - and confirm the final price
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Your artwork is digitised using the SMA Versascan 4870 - a large-format 600dpi museum-grade scanner capable of capturing originals up to 1219mm × 1778mm.
Our goal is to produce a museum-quality reproduction that reflects the same atmosphere and detail as the original piece.
Each Print Ready Scan includes:
High-resolution 600 dpi print-ready file
Web-ready JPG
Professional colour correction
Artwork refinement and clean-up
A4 colour proof print on a museum-grade medium.
Ideal for:
collector editions
giclée prints
exhibition reproduction
portfolios
fine art merchandise
archival print production.
We scan originals up to 1219mm × 1778mm including paintings, drawings, watercolours, pastels, mixed media, canvas works, paper-based works, textiles and delicate originals. Small and large artworks both welcome.
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Finished files are supplied via Google Drive WeTransfer or USB within 2–5 business days, with print-ready and web-ready options available depending on your chosen service. (or USB)
Frequently Asked Questions
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A Raw Scan is designed for artists, collectors and creatives who wish to work with the digital file independently. This service provides an ultra-high-resolution archival scan of the artwork without additional editing or colour correction.
Raw Scans are ideal for:
archival preservation
books and publications
licensing projects
design applications
external printing
artwork documentation
personal archives.
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A Print Ready Scan is Gallery 8’s premium fine art reproduction service. Beginning with an ultra-high-resolution archival scan, we professionally crop, refine, retouch and colour match the file to capture the depth, texture and visual character of the original artwork.
Our goal is to produce a museum-quality reproduction that reflects the same atmosphere and detail as the original piece.
Each Print Ready Scan includes:
High-resolution 600 dpi print-ready file
Web-ready JPG
Professional colour correction
Artwork refinement and clean-up
A4 colour proof print on a museum-grade medium.
Ideal for:
collector editions
giclée prints
exhibition reproduction
portfolios
fine art merchandise
archival print production.
We scan originals up to 1219mm × 1778mm including paintings, drawings, watercolours, pastels, mixed media, canvas works, paper-based works, textiles and delicate originals. Small and large artworks both welcome.
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Gallery 8 offers professional fine art printing services for artists, photographers, collectors and creative businesses looking to produce high-quality artwork reproductions, limited-edition prints, portfolios and exhibition-ready pieces.Our goal is to produce a museum-quality reproduction that reflects the same atmosphere and detail as the original piece.
Each Print Ready Scan includes:
High-resolution 600 dpi print-ready file
Web-ready JPG
Professional colour correction
Artwork refinement and clean-up
A4 colour proof print on a museum-grade medium.
Ideal for:
collector editions
giclée prints
exhibition reproduction
portfolios
fine art merchandise
archival print production.
We scan originals up to 1219mm × 1778mm including paintings, drawings, watercolours, pastels, mixed media, canvas works, paper-based works, textiles and delicate originals. Small and large artworks both welcome.
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Framed artworks may be suitable for scanning depending on the frame depth, glass, surface reflection and overall artwork size. For the best colour accuracy and detail, artworks are usually scanned unframed and without glass where possible.
If your artwork is framed, please send us a photo, the artwork dimensions and details of the frame so we can assess whether it can be safely scanned or recommend the best alternative.