Online Printing

Upload your images and order from a wide choice of papers. Folio lets you print to your custom size .You are charged by the millimetre , meaning you only pay for the length of media you use. With round the clock ordering for high quality printing with fast dispatch.

The first time you use our online services you will be asked for your email address and a password of your choice. If you have previously registered with our system it will remember your details and your password. Payment can be on collection or by using our Sagepay secure card payment facility. Below is an overview of our step-by-step service:

1) Select your images: You can upload single or multiple files either as .tiff or .jpeg format. We recommend uploading .jpeg files that have been saved using minimal compression. This gives very good quality results with faster upload times.

2) Upload: Depending on your upload speed and file sizes this may take from a few minutes to a few hours. Because our system uses flash, it is very stable and should not crash however if you are concerned you can upload in batches.

3) Sizes and Paper: You can check the printing size of your file and adjust or add borders or amend quantities before proceeding with your order.

4) Registration: The first time you use our online services you will be asked your email address and a password of your choice. If you have previously registered our system will remember your details and your password. Should you forget your password don't worry we will email it straight back to you.

5) View your order: You can go back to your order at any point by selecting the "view your order" option.

6) Delivery and Payment: You can select the method of delivery or to pick up and you can include any additional instructions for your order. Payment can be on collection or using our Protx secure card payment facility. Please note, there are different service times based upon which printing technique is selected. Glossy Matt or Lustre papers are usually completed within 24 hours. Specialist papers like Kodak Metallic or Fujiflex may take up to 5 days. Mounting and laminating may take up to an additional 4 days. You will be notified by email when your specialist paper order is ready.

7) Confirmation: You will receive an e-mail confirming our receipt of your order and will advised when your order is despatched.

Online Photographic Printing

Our systems calculate the exact amount of paper required to print your order and displays the exact price every time you edit your order.

Images can be uploaded at the final print size or you can resize and add borders within the system Folio will show you what the printed dpi of you image will be for the size you choose. We recommend a dpi of at least 150 dpi for good quality prints to a maximum of 300dpi

It will recognise your embedded profiles such as Adobe ’98 and sRGB and will ensure accurate printed colours. Each system has detailed user guides however below is a brief overview of the services, or you can view our video tutorial here »

SERVICES

Online Photo Printing Choose from a range of Fuji Crystal Archive Papers and Kodak Metallic

Online Giclee Printing A selection of Hahnemuhle watercolour papers and now “Baryte” Fibre based Papers

Online Canvas Printing Upload images and view in 3D before you buy. Easy to use and great prices

Online Test Prints A selection of strip sizes and papers to choose from

Digipix Fixed size photographs at our best prices

Online Giclée Printing

Our online Giclée printing service has the same features as our c-type service, but with a variety of paper types such as German Etching 310 gsm, Photo Rag 308 gsm and Photo Rag Ultra Smooth. We also offer "Baryte" fibre based papers - a digital solution to the traditional Fibre based baryta papers used in the conventional darkroom. These heavy weight papers create stunning prints with deep rich colours or stunning black and whites.

Online Canvas Printing

Simply upload you image, choose the size of your canvas print, the depth of your stretcher bars and view your image in 3D before placing your order.

There are useful help files and handy tips throughout the canvas system. Below is a brief overview of the system

Start by selecting your images with the "Select Images" button. You can upload single or multiple images.

Once uploaded drag your image into the working area. You can now see a preview of your image in 2D and 3D, increase your image size to wrap the picture around the edge of your canvas print. At this stage you can also select the frame depth you require. The system will also advise you of the quality of the image depending upon its dpi. Once you are happy with your canvas you can "add to cart". It is also also possible to select additional files and drag to the working area at this stage. Once each canvas is added to the cart you can proceed to the next stage.

You will be asked to register as a user or if you have used any of our online services before you need only to login using your email address and password.

Once logged in you can select your method of payment and delivery. All secure online payments are powered by Sagepay. We aim to complete and despatch all online canvas orders within 5-7 working days.