In short
- A digital purchase supplies the artwork file. You arrange any physical printing and framing.
- An unframed print supplies the printed picture. Choose a frame using the listed print dimensions.
- A framed product supplies the print and its listed frame. Check its own size rather than assuming every print has a matching framed option.
- There is one digital product in the current catalogue, alongside several printed and framed sizes.
Choose a digital car portrait if you will arrange the printing, an unframed print if you want to choose the frame, or a framed print if you want both supplied together. The drawing is the starting point; the format decides which work remains yours.
What is the difference between the three car print formats?
Digital means you receive a file and organise physical output. Unframed means you receive a print and choose its frame. Framed means you order the print with the frame described in that product listing. Start with the tasks you want handled for you.
| Format | Included | Your next task |
|---|---|---|
| Digital | The artwork file | Arrange any printing, paper and framing |
| Unframed print | A physical print at the selected size | Choose a suitable frame or display method |
| Framed print | The print and the listed frame | Check the space and arrange suitable wall fixings |
I use the same drawing for the preview and the print file. A more expensive format does not buy a different artist or an extra layer of detail. If you need a different car or visible modifications, that is a custom drawing question, separate from the choice of physical format.
Which car print format suits your plans?
Choose the format by deciding who will handle the printing and the frame. If you want control over both, choose digital. If you only want to choose the frame, choose an unframed print. If you want both supplied, look at the framed range.
What do the current formats cost?
The table lists current catalogue product prices and sizes. Custom drawing work is separate. Compare the exact products rather than assuming an unframed size has a framed equivalent, and check the basket total for the combination you order.
| Product | Price |
|---|---|
| Digital file, prints at any size | £14.99 |
| A4 print, 21 x 29.7 cm | £25.99 |
| A3 print, 29.7 x 42 cm | £29.99 |
| A2 print, 42 x 59.4 cm | £32.99 |
| 60 x 90 cm print | £39.99 |
| 13 x 18 cm framed, black | £44.99 |
| A4 framed, black | £54.99 |
| 30 x 45 cm framed, black | £69.99 |
| 60 x 90 cm framed, black | £149.99 |
The print size guide helps you mark the picture dimensions on a wall. Measure the space before choosing. The hero above illustrates the formats with blank props; it does not show their relative dimensions or the finish of an actual order.
What should you check before printing a digital car portrait?
Ask the print supplier to confirm the file format, intended dimensions and how it will handle cropping. There is one digital product here. It is not sold as separate A3 and premium-resolution tiers.
The download provides SVG artwork, with a PNG option for software that needs a raster image. Most drawing geometry is vector, but some fine artwork details are embedded raster patches. Ask a printer to check the actual file at the intended output size rather than promising that every detail can be enlarged without limit.
Keep the whole poster in the print area, including its title and registration. If a supplier asks whether to fill the sheet by cropping, check the proof before accepting. Their paper, printer and colour handling are outside the preview, so use their proofing process for the final output.
Which format makes the most useful gift?
A framed print suits a gift you want to hand over with its frame. An unframed print gives the recipient more choice about the frame. A digital file is useful when you will organise local printing, but it still leaves a physical task if the intended gift is a picture on the wall.
For a specific car, use the 350Z gift guide or Fiesta ST gift guide to check the drawing before choosing its presentation. For timing, check the current dispatch information on the shop and your chosen supplier. A dispatch window is not a guaranteed arrival date.
Questions people actually ask
- What is the difference between a digital car portrait and a printed one?
- A digital car portrait supplies an artwork file for you to use with your chosen printer. A printed portrait supplies the physical picture in the size you order. A digital purchase does not include paper, a frame or a separate printing service.
- Should I choose a framed or unframed car print?
- Choose unframed if you already have a suitable frame or want to select one yourself. Choose a framed product if you want the print and listed frame supplied together. Check the specific product dimensions because the unframed and framed ranges do not contain identical sizes.
- Are there different digital resolution tiers?
- There is one digital product in the current catalogue. It does not have a separate premium resolution tier. Confirm the file format and intended output size with your chosen print supplier before ordering their service, especially if you plan an unusually large print.
- Does choosing a framed print change the car drawing?
- Choosing a frame changes the physical product, not which car the artwork represents. Select the correct catalogue drawing and check your paint and registration in the preview first. Visible changes to bodywork or wheels need a custom enquiry if the preview does not show them.
Written by Jonathan in Derby. Last updated .