Pro Lab's Giclée prints are the highest quality photo prints we offer — produced with Epson UltraChrome Pro archival pigment inks on fine art paper for museum-level colour accuracy and longevity. Ideal for professional photographers, artists, and exhibition printing.
Giclée (pronounced 'zhee-KLAY') is a fine art printing process that uses high-resolution Epson 12-colour inkjet printing with archival-quality UltraChrome Pro pigment inks on acid-free fine art paper. The result is a print with exceptional colour depth, sharpness, and a lifespan of decades when stored correctly.
Giclée is the gold standard for gallery prints, limited edition fine art, portfolio prints, and large-format photography that needs to look perfect at close viewing distance.
Most low-cost print services run eco-solvent or four-to-six colour machines. Our Giclée prints are made on Epson 12-colour inkjet equipment using UltraChrome Pro pigment inks. More ink channels mean a wider colour gamut, smoother tonal gradation in skies and skin tones, and deeper, more neutral blacks — the differences you notice most in fine art and black-and-white work.
| Feature | Standard Photo Print | Giclée Fine Art Print |
|---|---|---|
| Printing process | Fujifilm silver halide (darkroom chemistry) | Epson UltraChrome Pro pigment inkjet |
| Paper | RC photo paper | Acid-free fine art / baryta / cotton rag |
| Colour gamut | sRGB | Wider (AdobeRGB+ range) |
| Longevity | Decades | Decades (archival) |
| Best for | Everyday photos, albums, gifting | Fine art, gallery, exhibition, portfolio |
| Texture options | Glossy or matte RC | Fine art matte, baryta, cotton rag |
💡 For wedding albums and standard photo books, our regular printing is already premium-grade. Giclée is specifically for fine art applications where maximum colour accuracy and archival permanence matter.