Pro Lab giclée prints are museum-quality fine art prints using Epson Ultrachrome HD pigment inks on archival fine art paper — superior to silver halide for fine art reproduction, with 100+ years of archival longevity. Ideal for artists, photographers, and gallery exhibitions.
Premium giclée features
- Printer: Epson high-end professional printers
- Inks: Epson Ultrachrome HD (11 colour dye-based pigment inks)
- Paper: Archival matte fine art paper
- Resolution: Ultra-high detail
- Colour gamut: Wider than silver halide
- Longevity: 100+ years archival quality
- Handmade: Each print individually crafted
When to choose giclée over silver halide
Choose giclée printing for:
- Fine art reproduction — paintings, sketches, illustrations
- Photography portfolios — professional work for clients or galleries
- Gallery exhibitions — museum-quality presentation
- Limited edition prints — numbered, signed series
- Maximum detail preservation — fine textures and gradients
- Ultra-vibrant colour reproduction — wider colour space than photo paper
- Museum and archival display — century-plus longevity
Giclée vs silver halide — the key differences
Feature | Giclée | Silver Halide |
Best for | Fine art, gallery work | Photo prints, everyday display |
Inks | Pigment-based | Light + chemical |
Paper | Archival fine art | Photo paper |
Longevity | 100+ years | 75+ years |
Colour gamut | Wider | Standard |
Cost | Premium | Standard |
File preparation for giclée
- Supply the highest-resolution file you have (ideally TIFF or PNG, JPEG is also accepted)
- Embed sRGB or Adobe RGB colour profile if available
- Avoid heavy compression or low-quality screenshots
- For artwork reproduction, provide flat, evenly-lit, high-resolution scans
How to order giclée prints
- Visit prolab.in/prints and select "Giclée"
- Choose your size
- Upload your high-resolution file
- Our team reviews the file before printing
For large orders, custom sizes, or artwork reproduction projects, contact support@prolab.in.
