At Profotonet, you can choose from as many as 16 different paper types. We offer prints on both photographic paper and inkjet FineArt paper. With photographic printing, your photo is exposed and chemically developed on the finest photo papers from Fujifilm and Ilford. No ink is used in this process, resulting in razor-sharp images. For inkjet FineArt prints, we use advanced inkjet printers to reproduce your photo. Below, we explain the differences between these options.

Color paper types – photochemical

Lustre

Fujifilm Lustre

  • Semi-matte without reflection
  • Suitable for every photo and the most popular choice
  • Fine texture
  • Less sensitive to fingerprints, dust, and scratches
  • 235 g/m
Glossy

Fujifilm Glossy

  • High gloss with mirror effect
  • Extra intense colors
  • Adds extra depth to your photos
  • 250 g/m²
Fujifilm Matte

Fujifilm Matte

  • All-round (semi) matte photo paper with a silky smooth texture
  • Minimal reflection and a natural looking reproduction
  • Perfect for framing, museums, and galleries
  • An alternative to matte Fine Art prints
  • 235 g/m²
Maxima Glossy

Fujifilm Maxima Glossy

  • Glossy photo paper with a longer lifespan
  • Extra deep blacks, making dark tones even richer
  • More brilliant and intense colors thanks to an extended color gamut
  • 245 g/m²
Pearl

Fujifilm Pearl

  • Glossy photo paper with extra intense color reproduction
  • Highlights and skin tones shine with a metallic-like effect
  • Suitable for fashion, architecture, and portrait photography, where depth and spatial impact are key
  • 245 g/m²
Fujifilm Velvet

Fujifilm Velvet

  • Unique deep matte surface with no reflection at all
  • Creates a subtle, velvety Fine Art look
  • Suitable for newborn, wedding, or portrait photography
  • 255 g/m²

Color paper types – Fine Art Inkjet

Inkjet Lustre

Inkjet Lustre

  • Light satin gloss print, also known as “matte” or “satin”
  • Very wide color gamut
  • Accurate color reproduction
  • 240 g/m²
Inkjet Glossy

Inkjet Glossy

  • High gloss with mirror effect
  • Extra intense colors
  • Adds extra depth to your photos
  • Very wide color gamut
  • 250 g/m²
Inkjet Matte

Inkjet Matte

  • Minimal reflection and a natural reproduction
  • Perfect for framing, museums, and galleries
  • Ideal alternative to matte Fine Art prints
  • 240 g/m²

Hahnemühle paper types – Fine Art Inkjet

Photo rag

Hahnemühle Photo Rag

  • One of the world’s most renowned Fine Art paper types
  • Fully matte cotton paper with its characteristic, subtle texture and silky smooth finish
  • Material: 100% cotton
  • Matte surface with no reflection at all
  • ISO 9706 compliant – museum quality
  • 308 g/m² inkjet paper
Photo rag ultra smooth

Hahnemühle Photo Rag Ultra Smooth

  • A smoother and even softer finish than Hahnemühle Photo Rag
  • Material: 100% cotton
  • Matte photo paper with an extra smooth and soft finish
  • Accurate color reproduction
  • SO 9706 compliant – museum quality
  • 305 g/m² inkjet paper
Photo rag matte baryta

Hahnemühle Photo Rag Matte Baryta

  • Unique matte baryta paper
  • Refined, soft look with rich blacks and fine details
  • Free of optical brighteners
  • Classic baryta look without reflections
  • ISO 9706 compliant – museum quality
  • 308 g/m² inkjet paper
Photo rag pearl

Hahnemühle Photo Rag Pearl

  • Elegant pearl-gloss finish
  • Beautiful contrast and depth in both black and white and color photographs
  • Material: 100% cotton
  • Free of optical brighteners
  • ISO 9706 compliant – museum quality
  • 320 g/m² inkjet paper
fineart baryta

Hahnemühle Fine Art Baryta

  • Glossy baryta paper with a distinctive texture
  • Three-dimensional quality
  • Material: 100% alpha cellulose
  • ISO 9706 compliant – museum quality
  • 315 g/m² inkjet paper
German Etching

Hahnemühle German Etching

  • Classic Fine Art etching paper with a rich, tactile texture
  • Deep matte appearance, perfect for art reproductions, illustrations, and photography
  • Free of optical brighteners, for a warm and authentic tone
  • Strong texture that adds extra character and depth to the image
  • ISO 9706 compliant – museum quality
  • 310 g/m² inkjet paper
Photo rag metallic

Hahnemühle Photo Rag Metallic

  • 100% cotton paper with a metallic gloss for extra depth and sparkle
  • Ideal for photos with reflections, highlights, metal accents, and vibrant colors
  • Free of optical brighteners for a natural, stable color reproduction
  • Metallic surface coating for brilliant detail and high sharpness
  • ISO 9706 compliant – museum quality
  • 340 g/m² inkjet paper

Also check out our extensive blog about Hahnemühle paper types.

You can find our complete range of available paper types for each product on the respective product pages as well.

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Black-and-white paper types-photochemical

Ilford Galerie Paper Glossy and Lustre

  • Black-and-white photographic paper
  • Characteristic black-and-white photo print
  • Wide grayscale range
  • Available in Glossy & Lustre finishes
  • Available in sizes 13×19, 20×30, and 30×45

Ilford paper is not automatically trimmed for sizes that differ from those listed above. You will receive the photo in the correct aspect ratio and we always print the full image. However, there may be small white borders, which you will need to trim yourself.

This paper is produced by HARMAN Technology.

black-white ilford print