Artwork Guide and FAQs

To make sure your custom cut-out turns out amazing, we need a high-quality image to work with. Below you'll find everything you need to know before uploading your artwork or photo.

What Makes a Good Image?

The bigger and clearer, the better!

Use a digital camera or a modern smartphone.

Your image should be in focus, well-lit, and over 1MB in file size.

Avoid screenshots or images downloaded from social media — these are usually low resolution and won’t print well.

TIP: Open your image on a computer, zoom in until the face fills the screen. Is it still sharp and crisp? If yes, it's good to go!

Recommended Specs:

Minimum resolution: 1500px tall

File size: At least 1MB

Background: Plain or uncluttered preferred

Image type: Full body (head-to-toe) works best for life-size cut-outs

Here’s a tip. Open the image on your computer, zoom in until the subject’s face fills your screen. Is the image still clear and crisp? If so, you’re good to go.

Should I Crop My Image?

If there are other people in frame, then yes - this way it's clear who you want the cut-out to be of. Also, lighter backgrounds work best.

Don’t worry, if we think there is a problem with your image, we’ll be in touch before progressing your order.

 

What’s the Maximum Height?

Our life-size cut-outs go up to:

6 feet (183cm) tall

We scale your cut-out based on the person in the photo - or to a standard height if it's not full-body.

What Kind of Cut-Outs Can I Request?

Bride or groom for hen/stag parties

Missing guests for weddings or celebrations

Pet standees 

Any fun, appropriate photo of a real person you have permission to use

Can I Upload a Celebrity Image?

So long as you have permission to use their photo, you can. By sending us a photo you are certifying that you have the right to distribute it. For more information about permission to reproduce images please read our Terms and conditions. 

What About Image Rights?

By uploading an image, you confirm that:

You own it, or

You have permission to use it

You agree not to upload anything that infringes on copyright or publicity rights. We reserve the right to cancel any orders that violate these terms.

 

What File Format Should I Use?

We accept most standard image types: JPG/JPEG, PNG, PDF, HEIC. We do not accept WebP, TIFF, PSD, GIFs or screenshots. 

 

Still Not Sure?

Email your image to info@alexanderboyd.com and we'll check it for you before you order.