What Is a Metal Print?

If you’ve ever walked into a gallery and been struck by a photograph that seemed to glow from within, you were likely looking at a metal print. So, what is a metal print ? In short, it’s a modern, high-definition way to display images—where your photo is infused directly onto a sheet of aluminum instead of being printed on paper or canvas. The result is a sleek, durable, and vibrant image that feels both futuristic and timeless.

The Process: Printing with Metal, Not on It

Metal prints start with a special process called dye sublimation. Instead of laying ink on top of the surface like traditional printing, the image is first printed onto a transfer sheet with sublimation dyes. Then, through heat and pressure, the dyes turn into gas and are infused into a specially coated aluminum sheet