Personalized Acrylic Plaques: Custom Photo Plaques & Blocks

Personalized acrylic plaques at Giftenova are made-to-order personalized photo gifts and custom photo gifts: your photo on cast PMMA acrylic plaques and photo blocks, plus specialty designs (album cover, song, sound-wave, movie poster, street sign, memorial). Each piece is a one-of-a-kind personalized photo gift because the photo is yours.

What is a Personalized Acrylic Plaque?

A personalized acrylic plaque is a clear cast-PMMA panel UV-printed with a photo or design you upload, finished to display on a desk, shelf, mantel, or as a wall plaque. At Giftenova, plaques start at 6x4 inches, ship with a wooden stand, and offer an optional LED light stand for an evening glow. The PMMA medium preserves color sharpness and resists yellowing better than extruded acrylic over years of display.

Acrylic photo blocks are the deeper-format variant: solid PMMA blocks 20-30mm thick, starting at 2x2 inches, that sit flat on any edge with no stand needed. Both formats deliver the same UV-cured photo print on the same medium; the difference is depth, presentation, and where the piece will live.

How Are Made-to-Order Acrylic Plaques Produced?

Made-to-order production starts after your order is placed. UV-cured ink prints your photo directly onto the back of the cast-acrylic panel; the image is viewed through the front of the clear acrylic, which gives the photo visible depth and a soft floating effect. Production timing varies by product line and current order volume; the cart and product page surface the live shipping window before checkout.

What Acrylic Photo Plaque Formats Does Giftenova Offer?

The personalized photo plaques collection covers three main format families and a set of specialty variants.

Acrylic Photo Plaques (Standard)

Standard acrylic photo plaques are 3mm clear plexiglass panels starting at 6x4 inches. Each ships with a wooden stand for desk or shelf display, and an optional LED light stand upgrade adds an evening glow that uplights the photo from below. Suited to nightstands, desks, mantels, bookshelves, and anywhere a freestanding photo gift fits.

Acrylic Photo Blocks

Acrylic photo blocks are solid cast-PMMA blocks 20-30mm thick, starting at 2x2 inches. They sit flat on any edge with no stand needed: stand vertically as a portrait, lay flat as a coaster-style display, or place on a corner edge as a sculptural piece. The depth of the block adds visible dimension to the photo, which reads clean against any surface.

Specialty Acrylic Plaques

Specialty acrylic plaques are designed for specific photo gift contexts:

Album cover plaques and song plaques. Acrylic plaques printed with an album cover image and song details, optionally with a vinyl-record style background. Made-to-order custom photo gifts for music-loving partners.
Sound-wave art acrylic blocks. An audio waveform of a meaningful phrase, lyric, or recording rendered as a custom design on an acrylic block. Pair with a QR code link to the source audio for an interactive keepsake.
Movie-poster acrylic plaques and movie-player plaques. Acrylic plaques styled as movie posters or vintage movie-player cases for film-loving recipients.
Street-sign acrylic plaques. Custom street-sign style plaques with your family name or address text. A common housewarming or anniversary gift.
Anniversary acrylic plaques and calendar-anniversary plaques. Anniversary plaques mark a date with a photo and the date side by side; calendar-anniversary plaques show the specific day on a printed calendar layout.
Graduation acrylic plaques. Commemorate the graduate, the date, and the institution. Common bulk-order item for school year-end celebrations.
Pet-memorial acrylic plaques. Pet memorial plaques carry a portrait, a name, and an optional dedication. Acrylic preserves the photo behind clear PMMA without yellowing or warping over years.
Social-media-post acrylic plaques. Render a meaningful social-media post (an Instagram caption, a tweet, a milestone post) as a printed acrylic plaque.

How to Choose an Acrylic Photo Plaque or Block

The format you pick depends on three things: where the gift will live, what photo you have, and the recipient's display preference.

Match the Format to the Display Space

For a desk or shelf with limited surface area, the 2x2 to 4x4 inch acrylic photo block fits cleanly without crowding the space. For a mantel, dresser, or bookshelf with more room, the 6x4 inch acrylic plaque on a wooden stand reads more like an intentional photo display. For wall-mounted gifts, see the wall arts collection for tempered glass, metal, canvas, and poster options.

Match the Photo to the Format

Single-subject photos with clear lighting print sharpest on both blocks and plaques. Use 300 DPI minimum at the finished size; we recommend 4 megapixels or higher for the larger plaque sizes (a soft recommendation; lower-resolution photos still print acceptably at the 2x2 to 6x4 sizes). Pull the original from your camera roll rather than a social-media export.

Match the Specialty Format to the Occasion

Specialty formats (sound-wave, album, movie poster, street sign, memorial) align to specific occasions and recipients. A graduation plaque for a graduate, a pet-memorial plaque for a beloved companion, an anniversary plaque for a couple. Pick the specialty format when the occasion is the centerpiece; pick a standard plaque or block when the photo itself is the centerpiece.

Caring for Personalized Acrylic Plaques

Acrylic plaques and blocks are among the lowest-maintenance photo gift formats. The print is bonded to the back of the acrylic and protected by the panel itself.

Cleaning. Wipe with a soft microfiber cloth and mild soap. Avoid ammonia-based glass cleaners and abrasive scrubbers, which scratch acrylic over time.
Sun exposure. Avoid direct sunlight for years of display; UV exposure gradually fades any printed surface. Indoor placement away from bright windows extends the print's life significantly.
Mounting. Standard plaques use the included wooden stand. Photo blocks are freestanding (no stand needed). For wall-mounted acrylic options, see the wall arts collection.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between an acrylic photo block and a plaque?

Plaques are 3mm clear plexiglass panels starting at 6x4 inches with a wooden stand. Photo blocks are solid PMMA blocks 20-30mm thick starting at 2x2 inches that sit flat on any edge without a stand. Both use UV-cured photo printing; the difference is depth, presentation, and where the piece will live.

Is PMMA the same as acrylic or plexiglass?

Yes. PMMA (polymethyl methacrylate) is the polymer; "acrylic" and "plexiglass" are common names for the same material. Cast PMMA, the form Giftenova uses, is denser and resists yellowing better than extruded acrylic over years of display.

Does the photo on an acrylic plaque fade over time?

UV exposure causes gradual fade in any printed surface. Indoor placement away from direct sunlight extends print life significantly; wall art mounted across from a south-facing window will fade faster than the same piece on a hallway wall away from direct light.

Can I clean my acrylic plaque with glass cleaner?

No. Ammonia-based glass cleaners can scratch acrylic over time. Use a soft microfiber cloth with mild soap or plain water for routine cleaning. Avoid abrasive scrubbers, paper towels, and steel wool.

Does an acrylic photo plaque come with a stand?

Standard acrylic photo plaques ship with a wooden stand and offer an optional LED light stand upgrade. Acrylic photo blocks do not need a stand; they sit flat on any edge. Verify the per-product description on each plaque page for stand specifics.

What photo size do I need for an acrylic photo plaque?

300 DPI minimum at the finished size. We recommend 4 megapixels or higher for the larger plaque sizes (a soft recommendation; lower-resolution photos still print acceptably at smaller plaque and block sizes). Pull originals from your camera roll rather than social-media exports.

Can I order custom or bulk acrylic plaques?

Yes. For multi-piece orders (matched gift sets, themed wedding-party gifts, graduation-class bulk orders), use our custom order page. Get in touch first so we can quote bulk pricing and confirm production timing for your delivery date.