In this guide you will see how to register artwork with NFC on ArteCertificado, from the smart canvas to publishing the artwork record.

Instructions for Use – Certify Your Artwork

Follow these simple steps to register and authenticate your artwork:
Step 1 — Purchase the Smart Canvas 3.0

Purchase the Smart Canvas 3.0

Purchase a Smart Canvas 3.0 with the embedded NFC chip.

Step 2 — Create Your Artwork

Create your artwork

Paint your artwork (or any piece you wish) directly onto the canvas.

lienzo en exposición sobre un caballete , muestra la marca del lienzo: Lienzos Inteligentes 3.0

Step 3 — Scan the NFC chip and open the form

Scan the NFC chip

Hold your mobile phone close to the NFC area of the canvas to open the registration form.

Móvil escaneando el chip NFC en la esquina inferior derecha de un lienzo para abrir el enlace de registro.

Two options to complete it

• Option A (mobile): complete the form directly on your mobile phone.
• Option B (PC): copy the URL and paste it into the address bar of your computer’s browser.
Step 4 — Submit the form and the certificate is created

Submit the form

Complete the form and click Submit.

Formulario de registro de obra en ArteCertificado para completar y enviar los datos del certificado.

Certificate created

Your Certificate of Authenticity and the complete artwork record are generated on ArteCertificado.com.
Step 5 — Final verification

Scan the NFC chip again

Hold your mobile phone close to the NFC chip again.

Verification OK

You will see your artwork published with all details presented in the Certificate of Authenticity format.

That’s how simple it is! – Protect and certify your art with us.

Frequently asked questions about registering artwork with NFC

What does it mean to register artwork with NFC?
Registering artwork with NFC means physically linking the artwork to a digital certificate through an NFC chip embedded in the canvas. By scanning it with a smartphone, the authenticated information of the artwork can be accessed.

What do I need to register artwork with NFC on ArteCertificado?
You need a Smart Canvas 3.0 with an integrated NFC chip, access to the ArteCertificado platform, and the basic details of the artwork (author, technique, dimensions, year, images, etc.).

How does the registration process work step by step?

  1. Purchase the Smart Canvas 3.0

  2. Create the artwork directly on the canvas

  3. Scan the NFC chip with your mobile phone

  4. Complete the registration form

  5. Publish the certified artwork record

Is the NFC chip visible on the artwork?
No. The NFC chip is embedded inside the canvas and does not affect the appearance or integrity of the artwork.

Do I need to install an app to use NFC?
No. The system works directly through the mobile phone’s browser, without the need for any external application.

What information does the NFC certificate of authenticity include?
It includes details about the artist, technique, dimensions, year, condition, images, creative process, exhibition history and any other relevant information the artist chooses to add.

Can I modify the artwork information after registration?
Yes. The artist can update certain details of the artwork record while maintaining full traceability and change history.

Does registering artwork with NFC help to sell it?
Yes. A registered artwork can be displayed and sold with a verifiable certificate of authenticity, increasing buyer confidence and the value of the artwork.

Does NFC registration prevent forgery?
Yes. The system helps prevent forgery by uniquely linking the physical artwork to its verifiable digital identity.

Who can scan the NFC chip?
Anyone with a compatible smartphone can scan the NFC chip and verify the authenticity of the artwork.