Fotospeed Reviews 

3,725
TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.9

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Evaluating 332 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the exceptional quality of the diverse photo papers and the extremely prompt, reliable delivery service that always arrives securely packaged. People also deeply appreciate the incredibly helpful technical support, expert advice, and guidance provided throughout the entire purchasing experience. Consumers consistently note that browsing items and downloading necessary printer profiles is remarkably straightforward and convenient. However, some people mentioned that shipping arrival times can occasionally feel frustratingly elongated compared to expectations. A few reviewers additionally noted minor difficulties regarding tracking links or receiving prompt email responses when questions arose.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fotospeed really offer the complete package as far as photo printing goes. I'm no pro but the range of papers is extraordinary - possibly too many fo peole like me, but there it is. Good online video... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I've only dealt with Fotospeed on a couple of occasions but each time I've received excellent service and my orders have arrived the next day. Can't fault the service and can't wait to start using the... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Customer service is awesome… just this morning..after buying a canon 1100 last week and having a few issues…after Tim came back off holiday… he phoned me and put me right… great papers in tests… highl... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fotospeed provide first class products and services. Not only do they have a very diverse range of great papers, both their own and other well known providers, they also have numerous other produ... See more

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Company details

  1. Photo Shop

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Fotospeed was established in 1989 with the intention of manufacturing and distributing the highest quality darkroom photo chemistry and paper with customer service second to none. Many years later Fotospeed still leads the market in darkroom and has added the very best in digital paper, inks, software and hardware. And don't forget we still pride ourselves on our customer service and technical support.

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Fine Art Ink Jet
The Fotospeed award winning Fine Art Inkjet Papers have been specifically selected for their paper and image quality and are all 100% acid-free, making them ideal for Giclee printing. Fotospeed has been developing their Fine Art inkjet range for over 15 years. We are constantly reviewing the latest coating technologies to ensure our papers remain state of the art. Quality and consistency are key to Fotospeed and work to the highest QC in the industry. The papers perform excellently with Dye or Pigment Inks.
Photo Quality Paper
The Photo Quality inkjet papers are the heart and soul of the Fotospeed inkjet paper range. The range comprises of your day to day go to papers and includes Lustre, Gloss and Matt finishes. As with all Fotospeed inkjet papers they use the latest coating technologies to ensure the highest quality output in both colour and B&W. Over the years, the Photo Quality range has won multiple awards and guarantee sharp quality image output time after time.
Inkjet Canvas
Fotospeed Canvas - Helping create master pieces for over 15 years - isn't it time you created yours. The Fotospeed canvas range offers a wide range of products including polyester, poly-cotton and cotton as well as varying white points from bright white to natural white. Using the latest base materials and weave technology for the canvas and coating technology for the surface, the range offers beautiful image quality with a crack resistant surface. So, whether you are looking to create a contemporary piece or display fine art there is a product for you.
Darkroom
Fotospeed have been manufacturing Black & White Chemistry, Alternative Process, Toners and Dyes and Traditional Black & White papers for over 30 years. Our products are manufactured, bottled and packaged in our warehouses in the UK. They are used all over the world from here in the UK to as far field as Australia and Americas. Here at Fotospeed we are passionate about traditional darkroom processing, after all, that’s where we started back in the 1980's

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy to place an order for printing…

Easy to place an order for printing inks. Delivered on time and in full. I have always enjoyed doing business with Fotospeed.

February 26, 2026
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Reply from Fotospeed

Hi Rob,

Thank you for taking the time to review us, we really appreciate your feedback.

Best wishes
Emma

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Consisyently excellent service.

Combined with a wide range of high quality papers and printers, the technical support and advice is well worth five stars. Consisyently excellent service.

January 28, 2026
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Reply from Fotospeed

Thank you for the great feedback Michael, we really appreciate it.

Best wishes
Emma

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Quick delivery and a good product

Quick delivery and a good product, they also send instructions on how to get your printer profiles installed (but I couldn't work it out - think it's more of an issue with my printer than their notes.)

January 26, 2026
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Reply from Fotospeed

Thwank you for the feedback Heather, we appreciate you taking the time to give it. If you are still having issues with installing the profiles, please get in touch and the tech team should be able to help, sales@fotospeed.com.

Best wishes
Emma

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic company

I've been using Fotospeed for many years and have found them to be an excellent and very reliable company. Great delivery, 5 star customer service and fantastic prices.

February 18, 2026
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Reply from Fotospeed

Thank you for taking the time to review us Martin, we really appreciate that along with your continued support of Fotospeed.

Best wishes
Emma

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great price

Great price, fast delivery and excellent paper

February 2, 2026
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Reply from Fotospeed

Thank you for your review Stuart, we really appreciate it.

Best wishes
Emma

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Product as ordered.

Product as ordered and arrived within a couple of days of order being placed.

February 6, 2026
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Reply from Fotospeed

Thank you for your feedback Elizabeth, we really appreciate it.

Best wishes
Emma

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

great paper

great paper, great results!

February 1, 2026
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Reply from Fotospeed

Thank you for taking the time to review us, we really appreciate it.

Best wishes
Emma

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Reliable and efficient.

Promptly delivered and very well packaged. Easy to navigate site and very competitively priced. Highly recommended.

February 2, 2026
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Reply from Fotospeed

Thank you for your kind words, we really appreciate you reviewing us.

Best wishes
Emma

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic paper

Fantastic paper, delivered quickly.

January 31, 2026
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Reply from Fotospeed

Hi Sandra,

Thank you for the review, we really appreciate it.

Best wishes
Emma

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Delivered next day

Delivered next day. Friendly delivery driver.

February 2, 2026
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Reply from Fotospeed

Thank you for your feedback Paul, we appreciate you taking the time to give it.

Best wishes
Emma

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