Artmill

What Artmill does

Artmill is a custom photo printing and mounting company headquartered in Schiller Park, Illinois (Chicago area), founded around 2014 and operating as a private, for-profit e-commerce business with 11–50 employees. The company converts customer-supplied digital images (or selections from a 500,000+ free image library) into ready-to-hang wall art across ten distinct mounting and framing styles, ranging from value Plaquemounts starting at $19 to premium Gallery Acrylic Facemounts and TruLife anti-reflective acrylic panels. Production relies on Epson P-20000 inkjet printers using archival pigment inks (giclée quality with a stated 100+ year archival rating) and a proprietary facemounting process that adheres photographic prints directly to acrylic panels backed by Dibond aluminum composite.

The core technology stack pairs the facemounting process with a strategic supply partnership with Tru Vue for TruLife Anti-Reflective Acrylic, which offers <1.5% surface reflection, >98% light transmission, 99% UV protection, and 20x scratch resistance at a 20% price premium. Custom sizes extend up to 60"x120" (5x10 feet) with all SKUs priced by total square inches and no surcharge for non-standard dimensions; standard production lead time is 5 business days, with lightboxes and Fine Art Frames requiring up to 10.

Revenue is generated through one-time e-commerce purchases by individual consumers (amateur and professional photographers, families), art galleries (e.g., Schneider Gallery), and B2B clients (USA Rugby, Medline, Hoist Liftruck Chicago, Wolf Point Apartments, GR Energy Services), with supporting streams from eGift Cards and a referral rewards program that pays $25 per qualified referral. Distribution is direct-to-consumer via artmill.com, shipped domestically via UPS (UPS Freight for oversize pieces), with local pickup available at the Schiller Park facility and international shipping offered case-by-case. Marketing is a multi-channel digital mix (own site, blog content, email newsletter, referral program, promo codes), with no subscription or recurring revenue component.

Name

Artmill

Legal name

Artmill

Website

https://artmill.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Artmill is a Chicago-area custom photo printing and mounting company that converts digital images into large-format, ready-to-hang wall art across ten mounting styles, serving individual consumers, professional photographers, art galleries, and B2B corporate clients using Epson giclée printing and proprietary acrylic facemounting.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Photo Printing and Wall Art

NAICS

Photofinishing (81292)

SIC

Services-Photofinishing Laboratories (7384), Services-Mailing, Reproduction, Commercial Art & Photography (7330)

akta.pro primary industry

Large-Format & Specialty Printing (Signage, Posters, Displays) (MPAJALAD)

Keywords

• Custom photo prints
• Wall art mounting
• Acrylic facemount prints
• Large format printing
• Giclée photo printing

Headquarters

HQ city

Chicago

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Custom Photo Art Products: Artmill generates revenue through one-time purchases of custom photo prints and mounted/art products. Customers upload digital images and select from various mounting/framing options (acrylic, floatmount, canvas, etc.) at prices based on size and product type. No subscription or recurring revenue model.
2. Gift Cards: Artmill offers eGift Cards starting at $25, providing an additional revenue stream for gifting occasions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Artmill operates a custom photo printing and wall-art e-commerce platform that converts customer-uploaded digital images into ready-to-hang wall art across 10 distinct mounting styles, including Plaquemount, Floatmount, Flushmount, Gallery Box Frame, Gallery Canvas Wrap, Gallery Acrylic Facemount (with TruLife premium acrylic), Gallery Lightbox, Fine Art Frame, Acrylic Photo Block, and Acrylic Standoff. The company also offers print-only fine art and panoramic options in custom sizes up to 60"x120", selling directly to consumers, photographers, galleries, and corporate clients.

Product overview

Artmill is a custom photo printing and wall art company offering ten distinct ready-to-hang mounting styles along with print-only and specialty options. The core portfolio centers on photo-to-art conversion with mounting styles ranging from basic plaque/wood mounts (Plaquemount, Flushmount, Floatmount, Plaque Floater, Gallery Box Frame) to premium gallery finishes (Gallery Acrylic Facemount with TruLife anti-reflective acrylic option, Gallery Lightbox), framed options (Fine Art Frame), and canvas products (Gallery Canvas Wrap, Panoramic Canvas Prints). Specialty offerings include the Acrylic Photo Block (free-standing), Acrylic Standoff, Acrylic Print, and Floating Frames. All products support custom sizes up to 60" x 120" (5x10 ft) using Epson P-20000 inkjet printers and archival pigment inks. Supporting tools include an image quality assessment tool, test strips, size advice service, hanging instructions, a referral rewards program, gift cards, and a free image library of 500,000+ images. Artmill also serves corporate clients through dedicated office art consulting and installation services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Gallery Acrylic Facemount High-definition acrylic finish where the photographic print is facemounted directly to acrylic with no gap, accented by polished edges and a recessed backframe for a floating effect; uses Epson P-20000 inkjet printers with up to 99% UV protection via TruLife acrylic. For consumers, photographers, galleries, and corporate offices seeking premium gallery-style wall art.
• Floatmount Wood-mounted print with a recessed backframe creating the illusion that the image floats against the wall, featuring a bevelled edge in one of eight color choices and a grooved backframe for easy hanging. For individuals, photographers, and designers wanting contemporary wall art.
• Plaquemount Inexpensive wood-plaque mounting option with a bevelled edge in eight color choices; print is mounted to 3/8" high-density particleboard with matte UV non-glare film, up to 864 square inches. For budget-conscious customers wanting ready-to-hang personalized wall art.
• Flushmount Modern hollowed box-style mount with bevelled edge and customizable colors, mounted to 1/8" graphic-quality tempered masonite with a 3/4" deep back frame. For consumers seeking a contemporary framed-box look without traditional framing.
• Gallery Lightbox Backlit acrylic display where prints on backlit film are illuminated from behind, housed in a hand-painted wood frame that brings out natural grain. Ideal for high-contrast images and dramatic feature pieces in homes, galleries, or corporate spaces.
• Acrylic Photo Block Free-standing 1" deep glossy acrylic block with second-surface mounted photographic print, flame-polished edges, and protective gloss film on the back. For individuals and gift-givers wanting a free-standing, no-frame photo display on desks, shelves, or tables.
• Panoramic Prints Custom panoramic photo prints ready to hang, available up to 10 feet wide in 2:1, 3:1, 4:1, and 5:1 aspect ratios, with popular styles including Floatmount and Gallery Acrylic Facemount. For consumers and photographers wanting to display large-format panoramics from phones or DSLRs.
• Fine Art Printing Giclée-quality print-only options on archival photographic paper using Epson P-20000 inkjet printers and pigment inks, available in Lustre, Metallic, Hot Press (100% cotton rag), or Eco-Solvent Canvas papers, shipped in a tube within 3 business days in sizes up to 60"x120". For photographers, galleries, and artists needing archival prints without framing or mounting.
• Fine Art Frame Classic gallery-style wood art frame in black or white with 5/8" face and 1.5" depth, housing print mounted to foamcore behind UV-protectant plexiglass glazing, ready to hang. For galleries, photographers, and consumers seeking traditional framed presentation.
• Gallery Box Frame Prominent gallery-style framing favored by fine art galleries, providing substantial depth to finished images. For galleries, artists, and collectors seeking gallery-grade presentation.
• Gallery Canvas Wrap Canvas wrap product reproducing images on eco-solvent canvas with semi-gloss coating, excellent color saturation, and 22 mil thickness. For consumers, photographers, and designers wanting a classic stretched-canvas finish.
• Acrylic Standoff Sleek acrylic and steel display combining fine art quality prints with commercial-grade mounting using four 1/2" diameter stainless steel satin-finish standoffs; print facemounted to 1/4" glossy acrylic with polished edges. For offices, commercial spaces, and modern interiors.
• Acrylic Print Cost-effective acrylic-mounted print where the photographic print is facemounted to 1/8" or 1/4" acrylic (glossy, non-glare, or TruLife), backed with 1/8" Dibond aluminum composite, in sizes up to 60"x120". For indoor and outdoor consumer and commercial wall art needs.
• Floating Frames Acrylic floating frame with fine art print facemounted to 1/4" glossy acrylic panel finished with polished edges and four stainless steel satin-finish bolts, printed on archival-quality semi-matte fine art paper. For consumers, photographers, and designers wanting a modern framed-acrylic display.
• Plaque Floater Hybrid mounting combining floatmount and plaque aesthetics to enhance the 3-D aspect of artwork. For consumers and galleries seeking a deeper, layered dimensional presentation.
• Panoramic Canvas Prints Panoramic canvas prints in 2:1, 3:1, 4:1, and 5:1 aspect ratios, assembled with attention to image quality and shipped ready to hang with drywall anchors and screws included. For consumers and photographers wanting wide canvas panoramics.
• TruLife Anti-Reflective Acrylic Upgrade Premium acrylic upgrade offered as a 20% premium over standard acrylic, featuring Tru Vue TruLife technology with <1.5% reflection, >98% light transmission, 99% UV protection, anti-static coating, and 20x scratch resistance. For customers wanting the highest-clarity, museum-grade finish.
• eGift Cards Digital gift cards starting at $25, offered in $50, $75, $100, $125, $150, $200, $250, and $500 denominations, delivered instantly via email with no expiration and redeemable on artmill.com. For gift-givers and customers wanting a flexible monetary gift option.

Quantifiable outcome

• Archival rating of over 100 years
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Tru VuecoreTechnology or IntegrationArtmill partners with Tru Vue, a leading manufacturer of optical technologies, to offer TruLife Anti-Reflective Acrylic for their Gallery Acrylic Facemount products. TruLife acrylic provides industry-leading anti-reflective properties (<1.5% reflection), 98% light transmission, scratch resistance (20x protection), anti-static coating, and 99% UV protection. This premium acrylic option represents a 20% price premium over standard acrylic and is marketed as 'the best acrylic available for facemounting.'

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Mpix: Pro photographer-oriented photo printing service offering prints, mounts, and albums — competes with Artmill for the working photographer and serious hobbyist customer.
• Bay Photo: Long-standing professional photo lab with acrylic face mounts, metal prints, and a wide range of wall display products marketed to photographers and galleries — overlaps directly with Artmill's Gallery Acrylic Facemount and Floatmount lines.
• Nations Photo Lab: Pro-focused photo lab offering prints, acrylic facemounts, metal prints, and custom wall art for photographers — the most direct like-for-like competitor to Artmill's premium custom photo art offering.
• CanvasPop: Custom canvas and wall art print company focused on photo-to-canvas conversions — directly comparable on product type and customer base for personal photo gifting and décor use cases.
• WhiteWall: Premium photo lab specializing in large-format acrylic, aluminum, and gallery-style prints with high-end finishing — directly competes with Artmill at the premium/gallery end of the photo art market.

Emerging players

• Framebridge: Modern custom framing service targeting consumers frustrated by traditional framing — competes with Artmill in the 'modern alternative to expensive framing' positioning for personal photo art.
• Fine Art America: Online marketplace for artists to sell prints and wall art; serves a similar use case for buyers wanting to print images as finished wall décor, though with an artist-mediated rather than self-serve workflow.

Broad incumbents

• Printful: Large-scale print-on-demand platform offering posters, canvas, and acrylic prints with broad e-commerce integrations — adjacent competitor at the lower-priced end of custom photo art.
• Shutterfly: Mass-market consumer photo printing platform with wall décor, prints, and gifts — broad incumbent that overlaps at the lower end of Artmill's consumer offering and competes for organic search demand.

Regional players

• Saal Digital: Germany-based premium photo lab (now serving US customers) offering acrylic facemounts, fine art prints, and wall art products with overlap on product line; primarily competes in European markets with growing US presence.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/MyArtMill
• Facebookfacebook.com/artmill

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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