How to ship artwork
To help protect your artwork from damage during transit, follow these instructions for shipping.
Steps for how to ship artwork
When shipping artwork or other fragile or unique items, we can handle all the packing for you to ensure protection and peace of mind. Follow these steps to get your shipment ready to take to a FedEx Office location.
1. Declare artwork value
We recommend shipping artwork that has a lower maximum declared value and limit of liability of no greater than $1000. If you are shipping artwork valued over $500, we offer Premium Art Boxes lined with a plastic protector and foam. This solution is perfect for highly valuable artwork. These boxes can even be reused for shipping and storage.
For customers with rolled posters or prints, FedEx office offers tube boxes to ship these items.
2. Pack and ship at a FedEx Office location
Create a shipment at your local FedEx Office with your shipping information and a payment method. Pricing includes the right FedEx box solution, cushioning materials, and expert packing service backed by the FedEx Office Packing Pledge. We’ll take it from there.
3. Or pack and ship without visiting a FedEx Office location
Pack and ship this item without visiting a FedEx Office Location. Take a look at our how-to video, so you can pack your artwork like a pro.
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NOTICE: This packaging brochure is provided to FedEx customers to help reduce loss or damage due to improper packaging. It is NOT intended to be a comprehensive guide for packaging items we accept for transit. We make no warranties, expressed or implied, regarding this information. Proper packaging is the sole responsibility of the shipper. Refer to the current FedEx Service Guide for terms, conditions, and limitations applicable to FedEx® delivery services.