Diamond Painting Size & Drill Guide
Diamond Painting Size & Drill Guide
Choosing the right canvas size and drill style is the biggest factor in how professional your custom diamond painting will look. A larger canvas gives the artwork more drill cells, which means better facial detail, smoother color transitions and clearer small objects.
Quick size recommendations
| Photo type | Recommended size | Why it works |
|---|---|---|
| Single face portrait | 45x55cm or larger | Keeps eyes, hair and facial shadows clearer. |
| Pet portrait | 45x55cm, 50x70cm or larger | Preserves fur texture and expression. |
| Couple or wedding photo | 50x70cm, 60x80cm or larger | Allows two faces and clothing details to read better. |
| Family or group photo | 60x80cm, 70x90cm or larger | Small faces need more canvas area. |
| Landscape or home decor | 50x70cm to 80x140cm | Large scenes need width for depth and color transitions. |
Why we recommend 45cm or larger
Small custom canvases can look charming, but they have fewer drill cells. If your photo includes faces, pets, text, jewelry, buildings or fine background details, 45cm or larger gives the image more room to translate into diamond art.
Round vs square drills
- Round drills: easier to place, more forgiving, beginner-friendly, slightly softer edges.
- Square drills: fuller coverage, sharper mosaic detail, better for customers who enjoy precise placement.
AB vs Fairy Dust drills
- AB drills: stronger rainbow-like sparkle for highlights and eye-catching details.
- Fairy Dust drills: softer shimmer for a refined finish across the image.
- AB + Fairy Dust: a premium sparkle mix for gifts, portraits, pets and display pieces.
Photo upload tips
- Use the original photo from your phone or camera whenever possible.
- Avoid screenshots, heavily compressed social media downloads and dark images.
- Choose a photo where the subject fills the frame but is not cut off.
- If the image is vertical, choose a vertical canvas size. If it is square, choose a square size.
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