Poster vs Canvas Print
Paper poster or textured canvas? Honest comparison from an in-house print lab that makes both.
Upload PosterQuick answer: Poster prints use 170–300 GSM art paper — affordable, flat, and easy to frame. Canvas prints use 400 GSM stretched fabric with gallery-wrap depth. Choose posters for graphics, events, and budget wall art; choose canvas for permanent décor and photography texture.
Posters excel when you want crisp typography, event graphics, or frequent design changes at lower cost. Canvas adds woven texture and frameless gallery-wrap presence for living rooms. PrintPosters manufactures both in India — compare materials side-by-side with one upload at /upload-and-choose.
Poster vs canvas at a glance
| Poster | Canvas | |
|---|---|---|
| Surface | Smooth art paper | Woven texture |
| Cost | Lower entry price | Premium |
| Best for | Events, graphics, quotes | Photos, permanent décor |
| Framing | Optional frame or poster hanger | Gallery wrap — ready to hang |