Quick answer: In the UK, a professional giclée print typically costs from around £5 for A5, £7 to £11 for A4 and £10 to £16 for A3, including VAT, unframed. Larger prints cost more: an A1 print is roughly £39 to £61 depending on the paper. At Giclée London prices start from £4.99, there is no minimum order, and volume discounts apply automatically when you order several prints.
Giclée pricing can look confusing, because studios price by size, by paper and sometimes by area. This guide sets out real prices, explains what you are paying for, and shows how to get the best value without compromising quality.
Giclée print prices by size and paper
These are our current prices for one unframed print with no border, including VAT. The full list lives on our giclée printing prices page, and custom sizes are priced instantly in the online designer.
| Paper | A5 | A4 | A3 | A2 | A1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Origin Archival Matt 230gsm | £4.99 | £6.99 | £9.99 | £18.99 | £38.99 |
| Origin Pearl Photographic 300gsm | £4.99 | £6.99 | £9.99 | £18.99 | £38.99 |
| Origin Expression Smooth Cotton 300gsm | £5.99 | £8.39 | £11.99 | £22.79 | £46.79 |
| Origin Verona Etching 315gsm | £6.24 | £8.74 | £12.49 | £23.74 | £48.74 |
| Origin Firenze Baryta 310gsm | £6.49 | £9.09 | £12.99 | £24.69 | £50.69 |
| Innova Smooth Cotton High White 315gsm | £6.49 | £9.09 | £12.99 | £24.69 | £50.69 |
| Hahnemühle Photo Rag 308gsm | £7.49 | £10.49 | £14.99 | £28.49 | £58.49 |
| Hahnemühle German Etching 310gsm | £7.63 | £10.69 | £15.28 | £29.05 | £59.65 |
| Hahnemühle Museum Etching 350gsm | £7.73 | £10.83 | £15.48 | £29.43 | £60.43 |
| Origin Matteo Matte Canvas | £7.49 | £10.49 | £14.99 | £28.49 | £58.49 |
Prices correct at the time of writing. The online designer always shows the current price.
What affects the cost of a giclée print?
Print size
Size has the biggest effect on price, because larger prints use more paper and ink and take longer to print and handle. Each step up the A sizes roughly doubles the area.
Paper choice
Premium papers such as Hahnemühle Photo Rag and Museum Etching cost more than our house papers, but they bring a distinct look and feel that many artists and collectors prefer. Our guide to the best paper for giclée printing helps you decide whether a premium paper is worth it for your work.
Borders, mounts and frames
A white border is useful for signing and framing. A conservation mount makes your print ready to frame, and a framed print is ready to hang. You can add either through our print and mount and framed prints options and see the full price before you order.
Quantity
Ordering several prints at once brings the cost per print down, because volume discounts are applied automatically in your basket.
Scanning and file preparation
If you only have the original artwork, it will need to be professionally scanned or photographed first. This is a one off cost per artwork, and the file can then be reprinted whenever you need it.
Why giclée costs more than standard printing
A high street print or online poster service is often cheaper, and for some uses that is fine. The difference is in materials and process:
- Archival pigment inks resist fading for decades, where many cheaper prints use dye inks that fade far sooner.
- Acid free fine art papers do not yellow or become brittle.
- Professional printers with an extended ink set reproduce a much wider range of colour. We print on Canon imagePROGRAF Pro printers with 12 colour pigment inks.
- Colour management and inspection mean every print is checked against the file before it leaves the studio.
Our article comparing giclée and standard inkjet printing covers this in more depth.
How to get the best value from giclée printing
- Test before you commit. With no minimum order, one test print costs little and avoids an expensive mistake.
- Batch your orders. Ordering several prints together brings volume discounts and helps you reach free delivery over £75.
- Match the paper to the purpose. Use premium papers for collector editions and great value papers for open editions and fair stock.
- Get your file right. A correctly sized file avoids reprints. See our guide to preparing artwork files.
- Price your own prints properly. If you sell your work, our guide on making limited edition giclée prints covers edition sizes and pricing.
Delivery costs
Standard delivery to UK mainland addresses is £6.95 and free on orders over £75, normally within 1 to 3 working days of dispatch. Delivery to the Isle of Wight is £9.60, the Channel Islands £12.80, and Northern Ireland and the Scottish Highlands and Islands £19.20. Every order is tracked. Full details are on our delivery page.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a giclée print cost in the UK?
At Giclée London an unframed giclée print starts from £4.99 for A5 including VAT. A typical A4 fine art print costs from £6.99 to £10.83, and an A3 print from £9.99 to £15.48, depending on the paper.
Why are giclée prints more expensive than standard prints?
Giclée prints use professional printers with an extended set of archival pigment inks, acid free fine art papers and a colour managed workflow. These materials last for decades, whereas cheaper dye ink prints on standard paper can fade within a few years.
Is there a minimum order for giclée printing?
No. You can order a single print, which makes it easy to test a paper before committing to a full run or a limited edition.
Do you offer discounts for printing in bulk?
Yes. Volume discounts are applied automatically in your basket when you order several prints, which helps artists building stock for shops, fairs and editions.
How much does delivery cost?
Standard UK mainland delivery is £6.95 and free on orders over £75. Delivery to the Isle of Wight is £9.60, the Channel Islands £12.80, and Northern Ireland and the Scottish Highlands and Islands £19.20.
Get an instant price
The quickest way to see exactly what your print will cost is to upload your artwork to our online print designer. Choose your size, paper and finish and the price updates instantly, including VAT. For larger projects, exhibitions or editions, call us on 01182 076591. Explore our fine art printing services and our giclée printing London service.
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