Can I use this for prints that have not arrived yet?

Yes. Screenshot product images from any art or print shop website and place them on your wall photo to preview before ordering.

How do I get the scale right on the canvas?

Resize the artwork relative to something in the wall photo with a known size, like a door or piece of furniture. Think of it as a proportional visual reference rather than a precise measurement.

Can I plan a gallery wall with different frame styles?

Yes. Place multiple frame cutouts on the same wall background to see how different styles, sizes, and orientations work together.

Can I test both landscape and portrait orientations?

Yes. Rotate any cutout on the canvas to try either orientation on the wall.

Does this work for shelves or ledges where art leans rather than hangs?

Yes. Place art cutouts on a photo of a shelf or ledge to plan leaning arrangements too.

See Artwork on Your Wall Before You Hang a Single Nail

Photograph any print, painting, or framed piece. Strip the background instantly and place it on a photo of your actual wall to find the perfect position, size, and grouping before committing to anything.

Why people use it

Try different wall positions without making test holes in the plaster
Plan a gallery wall grouping before committing to the final arrangement
See how a new print or painting looks next to existing furniture and other art
Check scale and proportion before ordering a custom frame or print size
Share a layout plan with a partner or interior designer before hanging

How it works

Photograph the artwork: Take a straight-on photo of the print, canvas, or framed piece. Even light and a clean angle give the clearest cutout.
Remove the background: Upload to Canvi and the background is stripped automatically, leaving just the artwork or frame.
Upload your wall photo: Take a photo of the wall or area where you plan to hang the piece and use it as your canvas background.
Position and compare: Drag the artwork into position, resize it to approximate scale, and try different placements before deciding where to hang.

Use cases

Gallery wall planning: Arrange multiple framed pieces on a photo of your wall to plan the final layout before picking up a hammer.
Single statement piece placement: Find the right height, centering, and wall for a large statement canvas or print before hanging it.
Checking scale before purchasing: Screenshot or photograph a piece you are considering and see whether the size works in your actual space before buying.
Mixing art styles and frames: Place multiple pieces with different frame styles on the same wall photo to see whether they work together as a collection.

Tips

Photograph artwork straight on with even light to avoid perspective distortion that affects sizing on the canvas
Take a wide photo of the wall that includes nearby furniture to give accurate scale context
Try hanging height variations: eye level, above a sofa, and higher on a tall wall all feel very different
For gallery walls, start by placing the largest anchor piece first and build the grouping outward
Export the planned layout and share it before hanging to get a second opinion without the risk

Frequently asked questions

Can I use this for prints that have not arrived yet?: Yes. Screenshot product images from any art or print shop website and place them on your wall photo to preview before ordering.
How do I get the scale right on the canvas?: Resize the artwork relative to something in the wall photo with a known size, like a door or piece of furniture. Think of it as a proportional visual reference rather than a precise measurement.
Can I plan a gallery wall with different frame styles?: Yes. Place multiple frame cutouts on the same wall background to see how different styles, sizes, and orientations work together.
Can I test both landscape and portrait orientations?: Yes. Rotate any cutout on the canvas to try either orientation on the wall.
Does this work for shelves or ledges where art leans rather than hangs?: Yes. Place art cutouts on a photo of a shelf or ledge to plan leaning arrangements too.