Ready for the wall
Framed canvas
Stretched on a wooden frame
Best if you want your finished dot painting ready to hang on the wall.
Your photo. Your canvas. Your creation.
Turn a favourite photograph into a custom dot painting you create, one dot at a time.
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Your photo
Choose a photograph that means something to you.
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Your kit arrives
Your printed dot canvas and included pens, ready to begin.
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You bring it to life
Fill the circles and watch your image emerge.
Custom dot painting from a photo
From your photo to a finished dot painting
Upload any photo and we turn it into a custom dot painting kit. Drag the slider to see the original photo become hand-finished dot art.
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Three examples of photos turned into custom dot paintings by Paint By Dots.
Finish
Choose your finish
Every Paint By Dots kit includes a printed canvas with clear circles. You simply choose how you want to display the finished artwork.
Printed canvas. Clear circles. Calm creative process.
Self assembly
DIY frame kit
Frame to assemble at home
For stretching the canvas yourself once your artwork is complete.
Canvas only
Rolled canvas
For your own frame
The most flexible choice if you want to frame or display it your own way.
Choosing your photo
A better photo creates a better finished piece
A few simple things make the difference. Here is what to look for.
Good photo
Clear subject, natural light, close enough to see important details.
Avoid
Too dark, blurry, far away, or too many small faces.
We may ask for another photo if:
- The image is blurry or very small
- The subject is too far away
- The face or main detail is too dark
- The photo is a screenshot or heavily filtered
- Important details are cut off
- You do not have the right to use the image
Choosing your square size
Choose between 50×50 and 80×80 cm
Both sizes use a square 1:1 format. Choose 50×50 cm for up to two people or pets, and 80×80 cm for groups, family photos and more detailed scenes.
50 × 50 cm
Up to two people or pets, close-up portraits and simple compositions
80 × 80 cm
Three to four people, family or wedding photos, houses and detailed scenes
Not sure which square size to choose?
Choose 80×80 cm if your photo includes three or more people, a family or wedding scene, a house, or a detailed background.
Not just a personalised kit. A quiet way to return to a moment.
Why people make them
A custom dot painting is not only a picture of a memory. It is time spent with that memory.
Made for the people, places and moments worth slowing down for.
For people
The faces you want to keep close.
For pets
A companion, made to display.
For places
A home, a city, a place that matters.
For memorial gifts
A quiet, lasting way to remember.
For weddings and anniversaries
A moment worth slowing down for.
Good to know
Questions, answered
Everything about the custom photo kit, from review to delivery.
Is this a finished print or a kit I complete myself?
It is a kit you complete by hand. We prepare a canvas with printed dot circles; you fill each one with the included dot pen to reveal your image.
How do I upload my photo?
Choose your size, finish and dot colour, then upload your photo in the field above before adding the kit to your cart.
What kind of photo works best?
A clear subject in natural light, close enough to see important details. Avoid images that are dark, blurry, very far away or that contain many small faces.
What happens if my photo is not suitable?
We will contact you and ask for another photo before production begins. Your kit is never made from an image that will not work beautifully.
Which size should I choose?
Choose 50 × 50 cm for up to two people or pets, close-up portraits and simple compositions. Choose 80 × 80 cm for three to four people, family or wedding photos, houses and detailed scenes.
Can I use a photo of a pet?
Yes. Pets make wonderful pieces. A clear, well-lit photo where the animal is close to the camera works best.
Can I use any image I find online?
Only use images you have the right to use. Please do not upload copyrighted or professional images you do not own without permission.
How long does delivery take?
Kits are typically delivered within 5–7 days after your photo is reviewed and approved.