Fine Art Is The New Metallic! A Guide to Metallic Paper Alternatives

Because Kodak has discontinued their Endura Metallic Paper, you will no longer find Metallic Photographic Print options in our product selection. This was a beloved paper option for the photography industry, but fortunately we offer a few comparable and stunning alternatives for you to try.

Kodak Metallic Paper was distinguished by its high contrast, vibrance and silvery sheen, adding a dramatic depth to your images. It’s not the only paper that shines! 

Fine Art Metallic Prints offer a great alternative for those looking for a similar look and feel to Kodak Metallic Paper. 

• Moab Slickrock Metallic Paper will officially fulfill our “Fine Art Metallic” print offering. It looks identical, and offers the full size selection of Kodak Metallic.

• Hahnemühle Photo Rag Metallic Paper is the newest addition to our "Fine Art Metallic" print offerings, providing a high-gloss metallic finish.

For those looking for an alternative in the photographic paper genre, Fuji Pearl shines similarly to Metallic. Although it is not a true apples-to-apples comparison, this silver halide paper displays a distinct pearl-like shimmer that you can see up close (especially in the mid-dark tones). Its glossy surface offers sharp detail and high intensity colors. Many photographers choose this paper for competition and display prints.

We encourage you to order a Fine Art Paper Swatch Book to experience these Metallic surfaces firsthand, and our Photographic Paper Swatch Books include Fuji Pearl.

Images we think look stellar on Metallic:

• Astrophotography for glistening stars
• Landscapes (especially sunsets and sunrises) for popping colors
• Architectural for high contrast
• Sports portraits for high impact
• Fine art style imagery (especially with glowing color gel effects)
• B&W for a silvery effect