Pixels
Pixels.com is a premium print-on-demand marketplace built for visual artists and photographers who want to sell their artwork on wall art, home décor, and lifestyle products. It’s powered by Fine Art America, sharing the same fulfillment network, artist tools, and global reach. Artists upload high-resolution images, choose product types, and set their own prices. Pixels handles printing, framing, shipping, and customer support. Below you’ll find how Pixels works, its features, pros & cons, practical tips, and key alternatives.
How Pixels Works
Pixels.com operates as both a print-on-demand marketplace and an artist storefront platform. You upload your artwork or photographs, select which products to offer, set your markup, and publish to your personal gallery or the broader Pixels marketplace. Orders are printed and shipped through the Fine Art America production network — ensuring museum-quality prints, global manufacturing, and reliable customer support.
Cost: Free account; premium tier optional
Payout: Artist markup per sale
Fulfillment: Managed by Fine Art America’s network
Audience: Art collectors, interior designers, home décor buyers
Integrations: Website embed, Shopify, and custom domains
Key Features
Premium Print Quality
High-resolution, gallery-grade printing with multiple material options (canvas, metal, acrylic, framed).
Custom Artist Stores
Each artist gets a personalized storefront — link your domain or embed into your website.
Global Fulfillment
Over a dozen fulfillment centers worldwide for fast regional production and shipping.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Professional-quality art prints and framing options
- Built-in marketplace with Fine Art America traffic
- Artist control over pricing and markup
- Custom domain & website integration available
- Supports global shipping and white-label options
Cons
- High competition — especially among photographers
- Base costs for fine art prints can limit markup potential
- Interface and tools feel slightly dated compared to newer POD sites
- Marketplace exposure depends heavily on keyword tagging
Best For
Fine artists, photographers, and illustrators who want to sell wall art or premium prints through an established fulfillment network and built-in audience.
Pricing & Royalties
Each product on Pixels includes a base cost that covers production, framing, packaging, and fulfillment. You add your desired markup on top of that base. The difference between the retail price and base cost is your artist profit. Premium membership (optional) allows more uploads and advanced customization tools.
Content & IP Guidelines
Only upload artwork, photography, or digital creations that you own or are licensed to sell. Pixels prohibits copyrighted or trademarked material without proper authorization. To succeed, use high-resolution, original works with clear metadata and keywords.
Practical Tips to Succeed
- Upload high-resolution images (at least 3000 px on the smallest side) for print quality assurance.
- Focus on interior-decor keywords (e.g., “coastal wall art,” “modern abstract print,” “nature photography”).
- Enable multiple print materials — customers love choice between canvas, metal, and framed.
- Use descriptive titles, categories, and keywords to improve marketplace visibility.
- Promote your artist page externally through social media, email, and art communities.
Where Pixels Fits in Your POD Stack
Pixels is ideal as the fine-art branch of your POD portfolio — complementing apparel-focused sites like Redbubble and TeePublic. It’s particularly strong for wall art and photography sales, with optional upgrades for custom storefronts and integration with personal websites.
Alternatives
FAQ
Is Pixels free to join?
Yes. A free plan lets you upload limited works; a paid premium plan unlocks unlimited uploads and custom branding.
Does Pixels ship worldwide?
Yes. Orders are fulfilled and shipped globally via Fine Art America’s production partners.
Can I connect Pixels to my own website?
Yes. Premium users can link a custom domain or embed their store directly into an existing site.