Pikto opened it's doors for the first time on June 6th, 2003. It has been an exciting decade of tremendous change in the photographic industry. In the early years, we focused on helping photographers make the transition to digital photography. With that transition now well behind us, Pikto continues to set the bar in providing unique and high quality output solutions for photographers.

Our original mission remains true - to inspire photographers, to find the best ways for them to fulfill the potential of their work and to promote the community that we love. Thank you for your continued support, we look forward to the next ten years.

Time to join the party. In appreciation for you support, we would like to give back by having a one of a kind offer. Over the next week, whatever order you place using our online software such as Pikto ROES for prints and finishing or Pikto BOOK:it for Photobooks, we will make a second copy of your order completely FREE

The following coupon code is required at the time of the order: 10YEARS2FOR1 Please note:  the order will be processed twice exactly the same way. You should not change the quantity ordered of  prints/photobooks for the first order - we will just double it!

Yes there is a catch. Only one order per person per category (For example you can make one Photobook order and one Photo Print order and receive an extra copy of each). Also, the deadline is June 13th, 2013 at 11:59PM ET. No exceptions, sorry.  Nothing like a hard deadline to find the time to print those images you have been meaning to get to!

Pikto is excited to announce that we are now offering bulk printing on our Chromira printer, an economic option for those who want to print by the square foot. There is a maximum width of 30" with a minimum length of 12".

All three paper options: Lustre, Glossy and Metallic are available. Lustre and Glossy are priced at $6.50/sq ft and Metallic at $9.50/sq ft.
As always, our paper profiles are available on our website at http://www.pikto.com/cad/prints-print-your-own/

All options (Luster, Glossy and Metallic) are 24hr turnaround. 

Chromira Bulk printing is available for in-store drop off or via FTP. Please note the following instructions:

- Prints must be sized at 30" wide x desired length (minimum 12") @300dpi
- 8 bit TIFF or JPG with embedded profiles only. Images not embedded with profile will be assigned sRGB
- Files that do not meet these specs will be subject to $25 setup fee.
- Prints are delivered rolled in craft paper. Flat pack or tube packing is an additional $7
- Cutting if required is an additional $2/cut. (Note: cutter is not accessible)

Upload your files here:

http://piktoconnect.com

Contact print@pikto.com for FTP instructions.

Prepayment may be required.

Ipad couch surfing has never been this productive. With our new Pikto ROES app for iPad, you can have the same great selection of services that  you have with our desktop Pikto ROES application. Choose from Photo Prints, Giclée Prints, Canvas Wraps and Framed Prints with many mounting and framing options, including Plexi Face Mount.

Also, exclusive to the Pikto iPad ROES is a selection of Greeting Cards, including a five panel Acordion card that is sure to be a success for any weddings or special occasions. Traditional 5x7", 3.5x5" and 4x6" cards are also available.

Ok, so how do you get started?

Simple. Start up your iPad and click any of our Download Pikto ROES links.

1. Create an account with Pikto. This will allow you to receive and spend Pikto Rewards Points on each order as well as track the status of your orders. You will be prompted to create a username (your email) and password.

2. Download the Pikto ROES  application from the Apple App store.

3. Launch the ROES application.

That's it! You are ready to go. You can also view a short video on how Pikto iPad ROES works below.

We are delighted that Andrew Querner, the 2012 Pikto Top Pick winner has just been selected to the prestigious 2013 Top 30 list featured  by PDN.

PDN magazine is an invaluable resource for photographers everywhere and features cutting edge professional photography from the finest image makers.

Pikto Top Pick is a yearly contest that selects one artist that wins a two-month, all expenses paid exhibit at the Pikto Gallery in the Distillery District, Toronto. It is our way of helping emerging photographers get recognition and accelerate their career in photography.

Andrew's show is up right now in our new Gallery located in the Distillery District. Opening reception is on Thursday, March 21, 2013, 6-10pm.

Join us for what will surely be an exciting evening. Andrew will be in attendance.

We are very excited to move to a larger, state-of-the-art facility in the Distillery District. Pikto will be ramping up production with new equipment, new products and faster, better service in the coming months.

Please note the times that Pikto retail location will be closed for pickups. Some services will experience delays. We apologize in advance for any inconvenience during this transition.

PIkto Retail location (6 Case Goods Lane) -  Closed February 28 to March 3, 2013 inclusive. 

Please note the following service delays:

Photobooks, Cards and Calendars

Online orders with Pikto Book:it will not be interrupted.  Press production will be closed from February 21 to February 25, 2013. Please note that turnaround times for any orders received between February 14 and February 28, 2013 may experience  production delays of approximately 2-3 business days.

Canvas Wraps, Large Format Photo Prints, Plexi Face Mounts and Mounting

Online orders with Pikto ROES will not be interrupted.  Lab production will be closed from February 28 to March 03, 2013. Please note that turnaround times for any orders received between February 20 and March 3, 2013 may experience production delays of approximately 2-3 business days.

Telephone service may be affected during the transition. Please send any email correspondence to support@pikto.com and we will respond in a timely fashion.

As of March 3, 2013, our new address will be:

22 Gristmill Lane, Toronto, ON M5A 3C4

The entire Pikto Team is looking forward to seeing you there!

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Pikto is excited to formally announce Piktogram prints - 30x30", 30x53" and 30x100" prints specially formatted for Instagram pictures! In standard Lustre or Glossy, or special Metallic C-Prints. This is in addition to traditional Instagram-friendly sizes such as 5x5" and 10x10".

As with our regular lab prints, all of our mounting options are available: Sintra, Gatorboard, Dibond, Foamcore and Plexi Face Mounts (Glossy and Metallic only). Any way you decide to keep your memories is guaranteed to wow guests and friends. Pictured above is a 30x30" Piktogram Metallic C-Print mounted as a Plexi Face Mount. All of the framing and mounting options are available when using Pikto ROES.

Below, you'll find a step-by-step video of how to get your Instagram pictures off of you phone and into Pikto ROES for Mac, PC and iPad. Keep in mind that at the moment, the walkthrough is for iPhones. If you're using Instagram on an Android device, the steps are almost identical, aside from the program used to transfer your images.  If you are using Pikto iPad ROES , you can access all of your iPhone images by turning on Photo Stream.

As always, any questions can be directed to print@pikto.com or inquire by phone at 416 203 3443.

Create a Piktogram using the Pikto ROES application from PIKTO on Vimeo.

UPDATED 02/02/13 :

Due to a security issue,  Apple has disabled the older versions of Java on restart.  This affects all Java-based applications worldwide. To be able to use Pikto ROES , Pikto Book:it and any other Java-based application please follow these directions:

If you are on Mac OSX 10.5 to 10.6 :

Choose Software Update from the Apple menu and update to the latest version of Java. Relaunch the Pikto ROES application from here.  Pikto Book:it will launch normally.

If you are on Mac OSX 10.7 or 10.8 :

Please upgrade your Java to the latest version at java.com  and relaunch the Pikto ROES application from here. Please delete older Pikto ROES application shortcuts as these may not work. Pikto Book:it will launch normally.

Our Pikto iPad ROES application is not affected.

We apologize for this inconvenience. If you need any help please contact us at support@pikto.com or 1-866-54PIKTO .

Follow our deadlines and your order should arrive in time for gift giving for Mother's Day, May 12, 2013. Of course there are always possible shipping delays, so the earlier you submit the better.

Photobooks, Cards and Calendars

Download Pikto Book:it

Canvas Wraps, Large Format Photo Prints, Plexi Face Mounts and Mounting*

Download Pikto ROES

* For volume orders or Plexi Mount, please contact support@pikto.com

Giclée prints, Photo Prints up to 30x120" (Without mounting)

Download Pikto ROES

Last week, Chris Buck, Johan Halberg-Campbell and Gina Martin, our three judges for Top Pick 2012, had a skype conference to determine a short list of finalists for the competition and to eventually decide our grand prize winner.

Below is a list of the finalists that were in consideration with links to their Pikto Online Galleries so you can view the body of work submitted by the artists. Also included are judge's reactions to a few of the series. We had some differing opinions, especially regarding our Top Pick grand prize winner and we're very thankful to the judges for bringing an honest and open discussion to the table!

In alphabetical order, finalists were:

Vladimir Astapkovich, whose series "Ballet in the Water" was called 'cinematic' by one of  the judges.

Kiana Hayeri, for the series "Your Veil is a Battleground"

Natasha Kharlamova, for her series following children in with developmental handicaps in Russian rehabilitation centers. Our judges with very impressed with some of the touching scenes and  the overall sensibility of the images.

Alexander Mihalkovich, for his series following the lives of young Russian men's transition into Army life.

Sergey Poteryaev, our Honorable Mention winner, for his series "Hungry Heart", an exploration of young people searching for entertainment. Judges thought it had a magical quality with great consistency.

Vitaly Rakovich, for the series 'Through the Window".

Michal Solarski, for his series "Hungarian Sea", a portrait of a popular waterfront resort in Hungary. Judges called it "well executed" and one described it as being very appropriate to be exhibited in a gallery setting.

Dimitri Stefano, for the dark set of images showcasing life for drug addicts in Bulgaria. One judge believed it to be a definitive contender for the grand prize.

Our most popular winner based on image ratings from the Online Gallery community was Cody Perkins for her portraits of dancers in New York City.

And finally, the announcement of our Grand Prize Winner, who will receive $5000 towards a 2-month gallery showing in the Pikto Gallery, along with a reception opening of the show is...

Andrew Querner, for the series 'Trepca", a portrait of the Stan Terg mine in Trepca, Kosovo.

Johan Halberg-Campbell said it "captures quiet moments" and Gina Martin agreed it was a peaceful and complete series. Chris Buck was more impressed with the landscapes in the series, but with two of the three judges in agreement, it was already decided.

We'd like thank everybody who participated by submitted work, voted and commented, supported friends or family and made this year's Top Pick contest the most successful to date. The finally tally stands at 6500 photos submitted, 12,000 comments and 470 entrants. Numbers which  are almost double last year's final total. We'd also like to thank our judges for their dedication and the work that went into their selections.

If you're in the Toronto area, be sure to join us for the grand opening of the winning show in early 2013! Stay tuned to the blog or our Twitter/Facebook/eNewsletter  for more info.

Pearl Paper is a heavy, warm tone paper with a high gloss, textured look. Using our digital press,  it gives you a rich a subtle look on Photobooks and Greeting Cards. It's especially forgiving for skin tones, so it makes it a great paper for portraiture, babies and engagement photography. Get a dreamy effect and please your subjects all at once.

You can order Pearl paper for Photobooks and Greeting Cards through our Pikto Book:itapplication. If you are interested in the folding cards shown above they are exclusively available through our Pikto ROES application. Pearl Paper comes in 80lb for Photobooks and 11pt for Greeting Cards.