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Canvas vs framed print vs poster
A canvas is fabric on stretcher bars with no glass, a framed print is paper behind glazing, and a poster is paper alone, typically 150 to 200 gsm. A 24 x 32 inch canvas weighs about 1.5 to 2 kg, against about 3 to 4 kg or more framed (Fab-Art). ArtzFolio does not list posters.
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| Property | Canvas | Framed print | Poster |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surface | Woven fabric over pine stretcher bars | Paper behind glass or plastic glazing | Paper |
| Typical paper weight | Canvas about 400 gsm (one company) | Art prints typically 200 to 300 gsm | Typically 150 to 200 gsm |
| Protection | No glazing; a dent or scuff is permanent | Glazing protects from dust and contact | None; avoid bare fingers |
| Weight | 24 x 32 in about 1.5 to 2 kg (Fab-Art) | Framed equivalent about 3 to 4 kg or more (Fab-Art) | Light |
| Depth off the wall | Gallery wrap bars 1.5 in (3.8 cm) | Frame depth | Flat |
| ArtzFolio lists | Framed or rolled canvas | Printed framed art | Not listed |
Every source here is a seller or print shop, and the numbers are company specifications rather than tests. Where two sources differ, both are shown on the guide page.
How to use this infographic
- Read down the column for each format and note which protection and weight suit your wall.
- Remember the figures are seller specifications, not tests.
- Check which formats ArtzFolio lists in the last row before you choose.
Questions
Which is heavier, a canvas or a framed print?
A 24 x 32 inch canvas is about 1.5 to 2 kg and the framed equivalent about 3 to 4 kg or more, according to Fab-Art.
Does a canvas have glass?
No. A canvas has no glazing, so a dent or scuff is permanent. A framed print has glazing that protects it from dust and contact.
Does ArtzFolio sell posters?
No. ArtzFolio lists framed or rolled canvas and printed framed art, and does not list posters.
Sources
- Fine Art America blog: canvas versus framed prints (print seller) (fetched 2026-11-12)
- Wallpapers.com blog: poster versus canvas versus framed print (print seller) (fetched 2026-11-12)
- Fab-Art blog: canvas, art print, poster and framed print (seller guide) (fetched 2026-11-12)
- GoodMood Prints blog: canvas versus framed prints (seller guide) (fetched 2026-11-12)
- Canvas On Demand blog: canvas prints versus framed paper prints (seller guide) (fetched 2026-11-12)
Figures as of 2026-11-12. Figures are paraphrased or computed from the sources above; the figure carries its own source line. Confirm live prices and terms with ArtzFolio Custom before you order.