Gallery 8 Fine Art Archival Scan House
FINE ART SCANNING GOLD COAST
✅ Same-week turnaround | ✅ Files via Google Drive | ✅ Careful artwork handling | ✅ Gold Coast–based
Professional artwork scanning, colour grading and print-ready digitisation
for artists, galleries and collectors at Gallery 8 in Southport.
✅ Gold Coast–based studio | ✅ Artworks up to 1219 × 1778mm | ✅ Files via Google Drive or we transfer | ✅ Careful handling guaranteedNot sure which service suits your artwork? Email us at info@gallery8.com.au
Our large-format scanning single pass service captures artwork with exceptional detail, colour accuracy and texture clarity
Every artwork is condition-checked before scanning and handled with care. Choose the service tier that suits your artwork and intended use - not sure which one? Email us and we'll help.
SMA Versascan 4870 large format fine art scanner at Southport, Gold Coast
RAW SCAN FILE - 1 artwork $80
High-resolution archival artwork scanning for artists, collectors and creatives who require a professional digital capture of their artwork without additional editing or colour correction.
Each Raw Scan includes:
Ultra high-resolution artwork scan Archival digital capture
File uploaded to Google Drive or USB we transfer
Price:
1 x Artwork $80
2 x Artworks (same session) - $70 per artwork
3+ Artworks (best value for artists, galleries & framers) - $60 per Artwork to fit in scanner surface: 1220mm × 1775mm
Turnaround: Files delivered to Google Drive within 3–5 business days.
PRINT READY SCAN
Best for artists wanting a refined, colour balanced file ready for professional printing.
Beginning with an ultra-high-resolution single pass scan up to 1.2m x 1.8 m with no stitching.
Each Print Ready Scan includes:
- Ultra high-resolution archival scan 600 dpi
- Artwork clean-up and refinement (30 minutes)
- Print-ready high-resolution file
- Web-ready JPG
- Secure digital delivery via Google Drive or USB
Price: on request
Turnaround: Files delivered to Google Drive
FULL COLOUR GRADE - Price on request
Best for limited editions, professional reproductions, collector prints and gallery-grade output.
This is the premium tier for artists selling reproductions. Our colour specialist team understands the importance of accurate artwork reproduction and works to achieve a result that closely reflects the atmosphere, texture and visual impact of the original.
Using advanced archival scanning and professional colour grading, we carefully refine shadows, highlights, tonal depth and colour balance to produce a reproduction of the highest quality.
Each Full Colour Grade includes:
- Ultra high-resolution archival scan
Professional colour grading by our specialist team
- Print-ready high-resolution file
- Web-ready JPG
- Secure digital delivery via Google Drive or USB
Price: On request, based on artwork size and complexity.
Turnaround: Files delivered to Google Drive or USB
Scanned Image compared to Photo
"Detail from archival scan - 600dpi capture showing brushstroke and texture clarity"
How It Works
1. Book a drop-off appointment
Book a free 15-minute drop-off slot online. Bring your artwork, plus details on size, medium, surface type and what you need the scan for.
2. We assess your artwork
We check condition and confirm whether your artwork is best suited to a Raw Scan, Print Ready Scan or Full Colour Grade - and confirm the final price before any work begins.
3. Your artwork is scanned professionally
Your artwork is digitised using the SMA Versascan 4870 - a large-format 600dpi museum-grade scanner capable of capturing originals up to 1219mm × 1778mm.
4. Files are prepared and delivered
Finished files are supplied via Google Drive within 3–5 business days, with print-ready and web-ready options available depending on your chosen service. (or USB)
5. Optional printing and framing
We can also assist with fine art printing on museum-grade media and custom framing to complete your project.
Ready to scan your artwork? Book a 15-minute artwork drop-off appointment at Gallery 8. We will check artwork size, condition, handling requirements and file output before confirming the final scanning price.
Gallery 8 is the Gold Coast's dedicated fine art scanning and artwork digitisation studio, located in Southport, Queensland. Using the SMA Versascan 4870 large-format scanner, we produce museum-grade archival scans at 600dpi — capturing brushstroke texture, colour depth and fine detail that a phone or camera simply cannot reproduce.
Whether you need a raw archival file to work with independently, a print-ready giclée master with professional colour matching, or a full gallery-grade colour grade for limited edition collector prints — Gallery 8 offers a scanning service tier to match your project.
Drop off your artwork at our Southport studio with same-week turnaround. Files delivered via Google Drive USB or we
Our fine art scanning service is designed for artists, galleries, collectors, photographers, illustrators and estates across the Gold Coast, Brisbane and South East Queensland who need professional-quality digital files for reproduction, archiving, licensing or print production.
We scan originals up to 1219mm × 1778mm including paintings, drawings, watercolours, pastels, mixed media, canvas works, paper-based works, textiles and delicate originals. Small and large artworks both welcome.
Frequently Asked Questions
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A Raw Scan is designed for artists, collectors and creatives who wish to work with the digital file independently. This service provides an ultra-high-resolution archival scan of the artwork without additional editing or colour correction.
Raw Scans are ideal for:
archival preservation
books and publications
licensing projects
design applications
external printing
artwork documentation
personal archives.
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A Print Ready Scan is Gallery 8’s premium fine art reproduction service. Beginning with an ultra-high-resolution archival scan, we professionally crop, refine, retouch and colour match the file to capture the depth, texture and visual character of the original artwork.
Our goal is to produce a museum-quality reproduction that reflects the same atmosphere and detail as the original piece.
Each Print Ready Scan includes:
High-resolution 600 dpi print-ready file
Web-ready JPG
Professional colour correction
Artwork refinement and clean-up
A4 colour proof print on a museum-grade medium.
Ideal for:
collector editions
giclée prints
exhibition reproduction
portfolios
fine art merchandise
archival print production.
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Gallery 8 offers professional fine art printing services for artists, photographers, collectors and creative businesses looking to produce high-quality artwork reproductions, limited-edition prints, portfolios and exhibition-ready pieces.
Our fine art printing service is designed to support artists from original artwork digitisation through to premium print production, helping you create beautiful, colour-accurate prints suitable for sale, display, catalogues and online collections.
For artwork scanning, print-ready files, full colour grading or fine art reproduction enquiries, please contact Gallery 8 to discuss your artwork size, paper options, file requirements and project needs.
Contact Gallery 8 to enquire about fine art printing services on the Gold Coast.
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In some cases, yes. Framed artworks may be suitable for scanning depending on the frame depth, glass, surface reflection and overall artwork size. For the best colour accuracy and detail, artworks are usually scanned unframed and without glass where possible.
If your artwork is framed, please send us a photo, the artwork dimensions and details of the frame so we can assess whether it can be safely scanned or recommend the best alternative.
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n some cases, yes. Framed artworks may be suitable for scanning depending on the frame depth, glass, surface reflection and overall artwork size. For the best colour accuracy and detail, artworks are usually scanned unframed and without glass where possible.
If your artwork is framed, please send us a photo, the artwork dimensions and details of the frame so we can assess whether it can be safely scanned or recommend the best alternative.
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Yes. Gallery 8 scans small artworks including drawings, watercolours, illustrations, studies, sketches and paper-based works, as well as larger canvas and mixed-media pieces.
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Most artworks are scanned and files delivered within 1– 3 business days.
Stay for a coffee in the cafe while you wait for your artwork.
Gallery 8 offers museum-grade large-format artwork scanning, colour-accurate digitisation and fine art reproduction from our studio in Southport on the Gold Coast.
Our large-format single-pass scanning service captures your artwork with exceptional detail, colour accuracy and texture clarity - creating high-resolution files for fine art prints, limited editions, artist portfolios, websites, catalogues, archives and professional reproduction.
Every artwork is condition-checked before scanning and handled with care throughout the process.Not sure which service you need?
Send us a quick email.
Location: Inside Gallery 8
Address: 8 Ferry Road, Southport
Ready to scan your artwork?
Book a 15-minute drop-off appointment at Gallery 8. We confirm size, condition and pricing before we start - no surprises.