Displate is a marketplace for metal posters. Artists upload designs that Displate prints on magnet-mounted metal plates and sells in several sizes. You earn a fixed commission for each poster sold, higher for larger sizes, and more when the buyer comes through your own referral link. Displate handles printing, shipping and support.
At a glance
| What it is | Print-on-demand marketplace for metal posters |
| How you earn | Fixed commission per poster, by size |
| Own referrals | Higher commission on sales from your links |
| Products | Metal posters in several sizes |
| Cost to join | Free |
| Fulfillment | Displate prints, ships and handles support |
How it works
You open an artist account, upload high-resolution artwork and add titles and tags. Displate lists your designs in its marketplace, where buyers browse by theme, fandom and style. When someone orders, Displate prints and ships the poster and credits your commission.
What you earn
Displate pays a fixed commission per poster rather than a percentage you set. One seller reported regular commissions of $4.50 for medium, $9 for large and $14.50 for extra-large in 2026. Sales from your own referral links pay considerably more. Displate changed its pricing in the past, and some artists objected to lower commissions, so check the current rates in your dashboard.
What sells
Displate’s audience leans toward gaming, film, anime, fantasy, space and pop-culture-adjacent original art. Bold, high-contrast images that look good on a wall do best. Licensed fan art is sold under Displate’s own licensing deals, so stick to original designs.
Getting started
Upload artwork at the resolution Displate requires, choose accurate tags and group your designs into collections. Share your referral links on social media to earn the higher commission.
Common mistakes
Some artists upload low-resolution files that look poor on large sizes. Others upload fan art of characters they don’t own, which gets removed. A third mistake is never sharing referral links, leaving the higher commission unused.
Promoting your shop
Because your own links pay more, Displate rewards artists with an audience. Post your designs where your followers are and link straight to them.
Choosing sizes
Larger posters pay higher commissions but need sharper files. Make sure your artwork holds up at the largest size before offering it, since a blurry print leads to returns and poor reviews.
Keeping track
Watch which designs and sizes sell and which come through your referral links. That tells you where to focus new work and where your promotion pays off.
Is it worth it?
For artists in Displate’s strong niches who can share their work, it can be a useful extra income. Without your own audience, expect modest, irregular marketplace sales.
Before you upload
Check your file’s resolution, colors and crop for each poster size. Write a title and tags that match how fans of your niche search, such as the genre, mood or subject.
Timing your uploads
Displate prepares its artists for a high season before the end-of-year holidays, when gift buying peaks. Upload new designs well before then so they have time to be found.
Owen’s take
Displate is a good fit for artists whose work looks great on a wall, especially in gaming and fantasy niches. Marketplace commissions are modest; the real money comes when you send your own buyers.
Who it suits
It suits digital artists and illustrators with bold, poster-friendly work and some following. It suits less well designers who want apparel or a wide product range.
Similar options
- Fine Art America sells prints, canvas and metal.
- Society6 sells art on home decor.
- Redbubble sells posters and many other products.
- Gelato prints wall art for your own store.
More options are in Print on Demand.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Strong niche for wall art
- Higher commission on your own referrals
- Free to join
Cons
- Fixed commissions you can’t raise
- Narrow product range
- Commission changes have upset artists
FAQ
How much does Displate pay artists?
A fixed commission per poster by size; one 2026 seller reported $4.50, $9 and $14.50 for medium, large and extra-large.
Do I earn more from my own links?
Yes, sales through your referral links pay a higher commission.
Is Displate free for artists?
Yes.
Can I sell fan art on Displate?
No, licensed designs are sold through Displate’s own deals; upload original work.
Does Displate ship worldwide?
Yes, Displate handles shipping.
