Heliogravure is a printing process that uses a copper plate and a photographic negative to create a detailed, high-quality image. Synonyms for heliogravure include photogravure, gravure printing, and intaglio printing. Photogravure is similar to heliogravure but uses a different type of plate. Gravure printing refers to a general category of printing that includes heliogravure and photogravure as well as other methods. Intaglio printing is another term for gravure printing and refers specifically to the process of incising a design into a surface (such as a metal plate) and then inking it to create a print.