A Photograph brought to Life. Lithophane

A lithophane is a thin, translucent plaque—traditionally made of carved wax or molded porcelain, and today commonly produced via 3D printing—that displays a detailed grayscale image only when lit from behind. 

The magic of a lithophane lies in how it plays with light and shadow. When sitting on a table unlit, the panel looks like a rough, white, multi-layered plastic carving with no obvious picture. However, the moment you flip on the internal backlight, those physical variations instantly disappear into a smooth, high-resolution monochrome photograph. It is a stunning visual transformation that turns a simple digital file into a tactile, textured piece of art you can actually touch and feel.

Thicker areas of the material block more light and appear dark, while thinner areas let more light through and appear bright, creating a striking photographic relief effect.

Yes. Custom LED lights are fully integrated into the case, featuring a Type-C plug seamlessly mounted on the side. This makes it incredibly easy to power your display using a standard phone charging cable and block. The LED system is rated at 5V.

We currently offer three sizes: Small, Medium, and Large. Depending on whether your image is landscape or portrait, we will print and scale to the widest point:

Please allow a minimum of 5 days for production. Turnaround times depend heavily on our current workload, and we will always advise you of your expected timeframe as soon as you place your order.