Custom Pet Portrait Canvas: Turn One Photo Into Wall Art
A custom pet portrait on canvas is one of the most loved gifts for dog and cat people. The usual route is to commission an artist or order from a canvas print shop that also designs the artwork. PetMagi gives you a quicker, cheaper first step: you make the portrait artwork yourself from one photo, see a free preview, and then print the HD file on canvas wherever you like.
Please note: PetMagi portraits are AI-generated art in a painted style. We do not print or ship canvases ourselves. You get digital HD files, and you choose the canvas printer.
How it works
1. Upload one clear photo of your dog or cat on PetMagi.
2. Pick a style: royal oil painting, storybook watercolour, a Christmas jumper and more.
3. See a free watermarked preview first.
4. Only if you love it, unlock the HD files without the watermark, from $4.99.
5. Upload the HD file to a local photo lab or an online canvas printing service.
Which styles look best on canvas
- Oil painting styles look closest to a classic painted canvas, especially for short, glossy coats.
- Watercolour styles suit long-haired cats and fluffy dogs and look lovely on a light, matte canvas.
- Festive styles make a fun seasonal canvas for the living room or a gift under the tree.
Canvas size and print tips
- The HD files print best at small to medium sizes, around 20×25 cm (8×10 in). Larger canvases may look softer up close.
- Choose a square or 4:5 canvas so your pet's face is not cropped.
- Ask the printer for a gallery wrap with a mirrored or coloured edge, so no part of the portrait is lost around the frame.
- Order a small test print first if you plan a large canvas or several copies.
Canvas from PetMagi vs a commissioned painting
- Price: a PetMagi portrait costs $4.99 to $14.99, plus whatever your canvas printer charges. A commissioned painting usually starts at about $150.
- Speed: the preview takes about a minute; printing time depends on your printer. A commission often takes weeks.
- Original artwork: a commission is a one-of-a-kind physical painting by a human artist. PetMagi gives you digital art you can reprint as often as you like.
Want to compare styles first? Read our guide to hand-painted style pet portraits. For a pet who has passed away, our memorial portraits are gentle, with their name and dates, and also print well on canvas. For a profile picture instead of wall art, try pet avatars.
How to take a good photo
1. Use natural daylight. A shady spot outside or a bright window works best.
2. Hold the phone at your pet's eye level.
3. Make sure the face is sharp and not covered by a hand or a toy.
4. Only pets, please. Photos with people are rejected automatically for privacy.