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Coming Out On Top

Printing is the final and often most overlooked step in the photographic journey. While many photographers meticulously edit their work, fewer invest the same care into printing, often due to the cost and complexity of maintaining home printers. As the Pro Print Lab Test Winners, we were assessed anonomyously against 5 different criterias to see if we meet our customers expectations.

Criteria for Comparison

We were evaluated on five key principles:
1. Ease of Use: How simple is it to place an order?
2. Turnaround: How quickly do we dispatch prints?
3. Shipping & Protection: How do we package prints?
4. Print Quality: Do our prints match the original file?
5. Price: Is our service cost-effective?

How to print your images at their highest potential:
Ordering your high-quality photo prints is designed to be as quick and easy as possible. To ensure your images print as you would expect, please read our requirements and follow our simple steps to guarantee the most accurate results.

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Test Setup and Observations

A 16x20 inch C-type print was ordered from our lab using the same file, chosen for its wide range of colours and details, ideal for critical comparison. C-type prints are traditional photographic prints made with light on photosensitive paper, offering superior quality and durability compared to inkjet prints. Using state-of-the-art digital laser printers, your images are printed on Fuji photographic paper in a choice of three finishes. They deliver true-to-life colour and sharp detail.

Photography Online highlighted our ease of use, with no account setup required for first-time orders and our speed. We’re proud to report that our dispatch time averaged just over 4 hours, meaning your prints are on their way in no time. Our quick turnaround is complemented by excellent communication: we’ll let you know when your order is finished and when it’s ready for collection or has been dispatched.

Print Quality

Photography Online noted the exceptional quality of our prints across the board. Our prints consistently show true-to-life colour, accuracy, and fine detail traits that set us apart as a reliable professional print lab. Our team handles each print with care and precision to ensure it arrives in perfect condition.

In addition, our eco-friendly packaging is designed to protect your prints during transit, and we use only recyclable and plastic-free materials. Whether it's A3 prints in 100% recycled envelopes or larger works in thick, durable cardboard tubes, our packaging is built to last and is environmentally responsible. Our careful attention to packaging durability was put to the test by Photography Online, who even enlisted Luna, a dog trained to test the resilience of our packaging. Our packaging held up the best during the test.

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Packaging & Delivery

All of our orders are shipped with 100% plastic-free packaging that can be recycled or reused. With cardboard boxes, paper tape and paper bubble wrap, we consciously choose our materials, methods and suppliers to keep our planetary impact to a minimum.

We typically use DPD as our trusted courier partner for our next working day service. With a tracking and delivery success rate that's second to none, DPD is also committed to being net zero by 2040. We also offer a white-label shipping option to eliminate the need for re-shipping to your client.

Final Rankings and Recommendations

Professional print labs are an essential tool for photographers who value quality and consistency. Whether you’re producing work for a gallery show, client delivery, or personal archiving, these services offer far more than home printing can. We stood out as a user-friendly, efficient, and high-quality choice, especially for UK-based photographers.

For photographers seeking convenience, quality, and reliability without the hassle of home printing, we offer excellent options. Moreover, we provide a wider variety of print materials and sizes, including metal and acrylic prints, which are typically not feasible with home printers.

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Pro Print Lab Test Winner's

To help photographers make informed decisions, Photography Online conducted an anonymous, detailed test, and as a result, we were announced the winners.

Coming Out On Top

Printing is the final and often most overlooked step in the photographic journey. While many photographers meticulously edit their work, fewer invest the same care into printing, often due to the cost and complexity of maintaining home printers. As the Pro Print Lab Test Winners, we were assessed anonomyously against 5 different criterias to see if we meet our customers expectations.


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Criteria for Comparison

We were evaluated on five key principles:
1. Ease of Use: How simple is it to place an order?
2. Turnaround: How quickly do we dispatch prints?
3. Shipping & Protection: How do we package prints?
4. Print Quality: Do our prints match the original file?
5. Price: Is our service cost-effective?

How to print your images at their highest potential:
Ordering your high-quality photo prints is designed to be as quick and easy as possible. To ensure your images print as you would expect, please read our requirements and follow our simple steps to guarantee the most accurate results.



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Test Setup and Observations

A 16x20 inch C-type print was ordered from our lab using the same file, chosen for its wide range of colours and details, ideal for critical comparison. C-type prints are traditional photographic prints made with light on photosensitive paper, offering superior quality and durability compared to inkjet prints. Using state-of-the-art digital laser printers, your images are printed on Fuji photographic paper in a choice of three finishes. They deliver true-to-life colour and sharp detail.

Photography Online highlighted our ease of use, with no account setup required for first-time orders and our speed. We’re proud to report that our dispatch time averaged just over 4 hours, meaning your prints are on their way in no time. Our quick turnaround is complemented by excellent communication: we’ll let you know when your order is finished and when it’s ready for collection or has been dispatched.



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Print Quality

Photography Online noted the exceptional quality of our prints across the board. Our prints consistently show true-to-life colour, accuracy, and fine detail traits that set us apart as a reliable professional print lab. Our team handles each print with care and precision to ensure it arrives in perfect condition.

In addition, our eco-friendly packaging is designed to protect your prints during transit, and we use only recyclable and plastic-free materials. Whether it's A3 prints in 100% recycled envelopes or larger works in thick, durable cardboard tubes, our packaging is built to last and is environmentally responsible. Our careful attention to packaging durability was put to the test by Photography Online, who even enlisted Luna, a dog trained to test the resilience of our packaging. Our packaging held up the best during the test.



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Packaging & Delivery

All of our orders are shipped with 100% plastic-free packaging that can be recycled or reused. With cardboard boxes, paper tape and paper bubble wrap, we consciously choose our materials, methods and suppliers to keep our planetary impact to a minimum.

We typically use DPD as our trusted courier partner for our next working day service. With a tracking and delivery success rate that's second to none, DPD is also committed to being net zero by 2040. We also offer a white-label shipping option to eliminate the need for re-shipping to your client.

Final Rankings and Recommendations

Professional print labs are an essential tool for photographers who value quality and consistency. Whether you’re producing work for a gallery show, client delivery, or personal archiving, these services offer far more than home printing can. We stood out as a user-friendly, efficient, and high-quality choice, especially for UK-based photographers.

For photographers seeking convenience, quality, and reliability without the hassle of home printing, we offer excellent options. Moreover, we provide a wider variety of print materials and sizes, including metal and acrylic prints, which are typically not feasible with home printers.