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Step by Step Process
From Your Photo to a Custom Paint by Numbers Kit
1. Send Us Your Favorite Picture
Upload a clear photo with good lighting and visible details for the best custom paint by numbers results. Portraits, pets, and family photos usually work especially well. Avoid blurry images or crowded backgrounds with too many tiny elements.
2. We Prepare Your Custom Kit
Our team carefully adjusts colors, simplifies difficult areas, and prepares your image for painting before production. Each custom paint by numbers kit is designed to stay recognizable while remaining easier and more enjoyable to paint.
3. Paint Your Special Memory
Start painting section by section using the numbered acrylic paints included in your kit. Larger canvas sizes usually create cleaner facial details and smoother color transitions, especially for portraits and pet photos.
4. Celebrate Your Finished Artwork
Once finished, your custom paint by numbers artwork becomes a personal keepsake you can frame, display, or give as a meaningful handmade gift. Every finished painting is created by hand from your own photo.
Real Custom Paint by Numbers Results
Photo Accuracy
“remarkably true to the photo”
Douglas Clark
Facial Details
“Great color matching with the photograph”
Sea
A Meaningful Gift
“First custom of my golden retriever as a gift for my husband.”
Marybeth Karnuth
How We Turn Your Photo into a Custom Paint by Numbers Kit
Turn your favorite photo into a custom paint by numbers kit prepared for actual painting, not just automatic image conversion. Upload a family portrait, pet photo, landscape, or meaningful memory, and our team will turn it into a numbered canvas with matched acrylic paints.
Each image is manually adjusted to create clearer shapes, balanced color areas, and a result that stays recognizable once painted. Photos with good lighting, visible facial details, and clean contrast usually produce the best custom paint by numbers results.
Before printing, every custom paint by numbers kit is reviewed by our team to improve small details and simplify areas that may be difficult to paint. We also balance the number of colors and tiny sections so the painting process feels smoother and less frustrating.
Rather than creating a generic automated template, we prepare every personalized paint by numbers design for a cleaner final result and a more enjoyable painting experience. The finished artwork is made to look good on the wall, not just on a screen.
What canvas size should I choose for my custom kit?
Smaller sizes like 40x50 cm work well for simpler photos and are usually faster to complete. If your image includes several people, pets, or detailed backgrounds, larger canvas sizes like 60x75 cm often produce cleaner facial details and smoother color transitions. Bigger canvases contain more sections and take longer to paint, but they usually create a more detailed final result.
Should I choose a rolled or framed canvas?
A rolled canvas is the most affordable option to buy if you want to keep initial costs low. However, choosing a pre-stretched (framed) canvas can save you up to 40% compared to paying for custom framing at a local shop. If you want a ready-to-hang piece and better overall value, the framed option is the smarter choice.
How many colors should I pick for my custom kit?
Choose 24 colors for a simpler painting with fewer color transitions and larger areas to paint. 36 colors offer a good balance of detail, realistic shading, and painting difficulty. For the most detailed result, 48 colors provide more subtle color variations and finer details, making them ideal for portraits, pets, and colorful photos. Keep in mind that more colors also mean smaller painting areas and a more time-consuming project.
Shipping Information
- Two shipping options: At checkout, you can choose where your kit is shipped from:
Standard Shipping – from our international production facility. Free on orders over $16. Delivery in about 9-12 business days after dispatch.
USA Fast Shipping – directly from our US production facility. $4.95 flat rate. Delivery in about 5-8 business days after dispatch. [Available for US addresses only.] - Production Time: Your custom kit is made to order from your photo. Production usually takes 1-2 business days after your photo is reviewed.
- Order Tracking: A tracking link will be sent by email after dispatch.
- Protective Packaging & Replacement: Every kit is securely packed. If your order arrives damaged, defective, or incorrect, please contact us with photos of the issue. Approved warranty claims qualify for a refund or replacement, subject to availability.
- Please allow extra time during holidays. Full details in our Shipping Policy.
Our Guarantee
Each custom kit is made specifically from your photo and cannot be returned due to a change of mind.
If your kit arrives damaged, defective, or not as ordered, please contact us within 90 days of delivery. Approved warranty claims qualify for a refund to your original payment method or a replacement, subject to availability.
If you're unhappy with your custom kit for another reason, please contact us. We'll review your case individually and work toward an appropriate solution.
Our 90-day commercial warranty does not affect your statutory consumer rights.
Truly enjoyed painting this original with the best quality of paint and canvas.
Great color matching with the photograph , and a lot of details in the faces
this app helped me create a beautiful image to paint giving my family memember a perfect family photo of them containing her recently deceased son., that she didn't have I photochoped the imagee I used because they didn't have a picture of them together I was not sure how it would turn out because of that and I was blow away at how beautiful it turned out
This is the best kit I have ever ordered. Won’t go anywhere else now!
Great painting, good detail and color
The very best paint by numbers kit I have ever used. Love it from head to toe!
I Simply bought 3 items by sending a foto and I was realy surprised of the result I got. Painting By Numbers Shop is Great !! I'll buy more paintings!
I loved painting this "fiery" sunflower so much, I just ordered another..great painting..can't wait to start the next
Excellent results our 3rd custom pic will use again
First custom of my golden retriever as a gift for my husband. All essential items were there with no issues to any of it. Love it and hope to order again real soon.
Great product. I’ve done 2 and love them.
Very good result remarkably true to the photo. Colours and sharpness very good.
I have tried other custom paint by number sites, and this one is by far the best !! They ship within a couple of weeks, and everything is always in the package. The paints are good quality, never dried out and always true to color. I always order the frames also, they are sturdy and easy to put together and stretching the canvas is easy. The finished painting is so realistic. I wish I could ad a picture of them, I am totally thrilled with the outcome of them. I have completed 2 , and my friends and family are now wanting to pay me to do them one, so I will be ordering 3 more . I started paint by number just as a hobby, I didn't think I could make money with them. I think once anyone tries the custom portraits, they will be hooked .
S. Barnett
Absolutely perfect, Helen was very kind and suggested a better size for my picture , and not for more money, and she was right , her recommendation was better…. Thank you so much
As usual, perfect, thank you
Absolutely perfect, thank you for such awesome products, at great prices.
Awesome as always....my 4th painting.
I love painting, who knew? You'll be amazed how good they come out.
Thank you Painting by numbers store, you make me look like a pro.
Very good quality and fast delivery!
Seem like really good quality. Just started painting so far so good.
It's nice and entertaining, everything is okay, it looks good when you finish it, and for the price it's fine.
They really duplicated the picture I sent in, 100 percent accuracy! Best Paint by Numbers kit
brilliant
Love it, quality canvas
It's a gift..looks nice on surface 👌
Absolutely perfect, true colors and details… thanks
Fast shipping, it came earlier than expected. Great quality of the painting, true to the provided photo.
FAQs
Please read our full FAQs page to find out more.
What photos are best for a custom paint by numbers kit?
Choose a clear, high-resolution photo with good lighting and visible details for the best result. Close-up portraits and well-lit backgrounds tend to work best. Avoid dark, blurry, or low-contrast images as they may lose detail in the conversion process.
How long does it take to receive my custom paint by numbers?
Production usually takes 1-2 business days after we review your photo (or after you approve your preview, if you requested one). Delivery time then depends on the shipping option you choose at checkout: Standard Shipping takes about 9-12 business days, and USA Fast Shipping from our US facility takes about 5-8 business days. You’ll receive a tracking link by email as soon as your kit ships. Please allow extra time during holidays.
What’s the difference between Standard Shipping and USA Fast Shipping?
Both options include the same kit and quality. Standard Shipping is sent from our international production facility and is free on orders over $16. USA Fast Shipping is sent directly from our US production facility for a $4.95 flat rate, so your kit arrives faster. You can choose your preferred option at checkout.
Can I see a preview of my image before the kit is made?
Yes, you can request a digital preview of your custom kit. Just leave a note during checkout or email us after placing your order. We'll send you a mockup for approval before production begins.
Requesting a preview may add 1–2 business days to production.
What’s included in the custom paint by numbers kit?
Each kit comes with a pre-printed canvas based on your uploaded photo, a full set of matching acrylic paints, and three brushes. You can also add optional items like a wooden frame or a pre-stretched canvas.
Can I order multiple kits from the same photo?
Definitely. You can select more than one during checkout or contact us for larger quantities. It’s a great idea for gifts or group painting sessions.
Is custom paint by number difficult to do?
Custom paint by numbers kits are designed to be enjoyable even for complete beginners. Each canvas comes with numbered areas that match specific paint colors, guiding you step by step. Kits with 36 or 48 colors include finer details and smaller painting areas, which may take a little more time and patience, but the painting process stays just as simple. You can work at your own pace and enjoy watching your favorite photo gradually come to life. No previous painting experience is needed to create something truly personal.