LICENSING

Your projects deserve the highest resolution photographs ever created.

You no longer have to use images that lack the requisite quality for large-format prints, wallpapers, trade show booths, installations, and more. VAST photos are the most versatile images ever created, with the resolution necessary for any and all types of projects, from office wall murals to virtual reality environments. If the sharpness, clarity, and quality of the imagery matters, use a VAST photo.

Example of an ultra-high-resolution VAST photo being used to create a large wall mural.

Example of an ultra-high-resolution VAST photo being used as a backdrop of a trade show booth.

Example of a VAST photo being used as a backlit wall in a meditation room.

Example of a VAST photo being used as a large backdrop on a stage.

Example of a VAST photo being used as a large backlit wall in a medical clinic.

Why using a vast photo matters

The sharpness of traditional photos quickly deteriorates when they're enlarged beyond a few feet wide. These blurry photos reflect poorly on the establishments they represent, revealing a lack of attention to detail and a compromised level of quality. VAST photos, on the other hand, remain beautifully crisp and detailed even at very large sizes, lending a polished, upscale atmosphere to their surroundings.

Enter a pair of dimensions and see the difference in clarity between a typical photo and an average VAST photo when printed at that size:

WIDTH (ft)

HEIGHT (ft)

Typical photos printed at 10x5 feet:

15 pixels/inch: Poor

This image simulates what 15 pixels/in looks like up close.

An average VAST photo printed at 10x5 feet:

15 pixels/inch: Flawless

This image simulates what 15 pixels/in looks like up close.

*Due to differing screen resolutions, these images are for comparison purposes only and may not reflect the appearance when printed.

We're definitely a believer in the quality that VAST turns over and look forward to future applications we have for some of your other amazing VAST photos.

- Alex M. from Design Innovation Group

How a license works

Purchasing one of our standard royalty-free licenses provides you with the digital file at your choice of resolution and a permit to use it for most types of projects:

Usage in most media formats*

Unlimited number of projects*

Worldwide, perpetual usage*

Not for use in merchandise for sale

Non-exclusive (i.e. we may license the photo to others)

*View the full legal terms here

For a premium license that provides exclusivity, glass-related use in North America, or use in merchandise for sale, contact us.

An interior design decor artwork example of a high quality wall mural in an office.

We had the mural made for our office. This is crazy. You weren't exaggerating. This is the quality we were hoping for. It is many times sharper than anything we've seen.

- Pieter S. from WebNL

How much resolution do i need?

Each VAST photo is available to be licensed in various sizes up to its maximum native resolution. Make sure you purchase enough resolution for the photo to look great in your project. Here are some rough guidelines:

small

2 megapixels

Fine art prints < 6x4 in
Marketing prints < 12x8 in
Use on webpages at sizes smaller than full‑screen
Wallpapers for devices with low‑resolution screens

medium

10 megapixels

Fine art prints < 12x8 in
Marketing prints < 24x16 in
Use on webpages at full‑screen sizes
Wallpapers for devices with high‑resolution screens

large

50 megapixels

Fine art prints < 30x20 in
Marketing prints < 60x40 in
Large murals viewed from > 16 ft
Massive murals viewed from > 32 ft

huge

250 megapixels

Fine art prints < 72x48 in
Marketing prints < 144x96 in
Large murals viewed from > 8 ft
Massive murals viewed from > 16 ft

colossal

1000 megapixels

Fine art prints > 72x48 in
Marketing prints > 144x96 in
Large murals viewed up close
Massive murals viewed from > 8 ft

	Fine art prints (300ppi)	Marketing prints (150ppi)	Large murals (~20x8 ft)	Massive murals (~40x16 ft)	Use on webpages	Digital device wallpapers
small 2 megapixels	< 6x4 in	< 12x8 in			less than full-screen use	low-resolution screens
medium 10 megapixels	< 12x8 in	< 24x16 in			full-screen use	high-resolution screens
large 50 megapixels	< 30x20 in	< 60x40 in	if viewers will be > 16 ft away	if viewers will be > 32 ft away
huge 250 megapixels	< 72x48 in	< 144x96 in	if viewers will be > 8 ft away	if viewers will be > 16 ft away
colossal 1,000 megapixels	> 72x48 in	> 144x96 in	if viewers will be up close	if viewers will be > 8 ft away

We've been very pleased with the three photos we licensed and get asked all the time about the incredible quality of such large scale projects. I’ll make sure to always keep VAST in mind for all large scale jobs.

- Jesy N. from Acrylic Design Associates

An example of an ultra-high-resolution photograph being licensed for use in an office. The photo is "The Rockface at Horseshoe Lake" by Scott Dimond.

Your imagination is the limit

Overhaul the look of an office with a giant vinyl wall mural
Print and custom-frame a photo to perfectly fit your space
Rejuvenate your trade show booth with a spectacular backdrop
Panel an entire room with beautiful photographic paneling
Crop a photo to an aspect ratio that works for your project
Use a photo for a super high quality, immersive VR project
Use the photos as artwork on acoustic wall panels in a home theater
So much more!

The project came out better than I could have hoped! The quality is phenomenal and exactly how I envisioned! These photos truly bring our space to life and have received praise by our entire executive team. I will absolutely plan to work with VAST again.

- Alli S. from L.L.Bean