Print Custom Posters

We are known to be the price leader for printing custom posters and offer a wide range of customized print solutions to accommodate all your needs:

If you are looking for high quality bulk poster printing, in all poster sizes, you have come to the right place. Custom poster printing starts from less than 15¢ each! Take a look at our options on this page.

Please note: This page is for bulk quantites from 25 to 20,000, for lower quantities (1 - 20) please see our Short Run Posters

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Format Guide

39'' x 55''
32'' x 48''
27'' x 39''
24'' x 36''
19'' x 27''
18'' x 24''
13'' x 19''
11'' x 17''

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Folding Guide

Half Fold / Bi Fold
French Fold
French Fold 2 x 3 Panels, Z Fold Then Half Fold
French Fold 2 x 3 Panels, Half Fold Then Z Fold
French Fold 2 x 4 Panels, Half Fold Then Accordion Fold
French Fold 2 x 4 Panels, Accordion Fold Then Half Fold
French Fold 3 x 3 Panels, Z Fold Then Z Fold
French Fold 3 x 4 Panels, Z Fold Then Accordion Fold
French Fold 3 x 4 Panels, Z Fold Then Double Parallel Fold

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Paper Guide

80 lb. Text Stock Gloss

Our lightest and most economical paper. Its glossy finish on both sides guarantees a high-quality final product. Excellent brightness for vibrant colors. Indoor use only.

100 lb. Text Stock Gloss Premium

Premium medium weight paper stock with a glossy finish on both sides for popping colors. Resistant to markings and fading. Most common paper for Booklets and Magazines, Brochures or Posters. Indoor use only.

100 lb. Text Stock Matte Premium

Premium medium weight paper stock. Coated on both sides with a smooth matte finish for an elegant overall appearance. Enhanced durability due to its thickness. Indoor use only.

120 lb. Text Stock Gloss Premium

Perfect compromise between flexibility and rigidity. Glossy thicker medium weight paper stock with a shiny finish on both sides. High brightness for guaranteed outstanding printing results. Indoor use only.

120 lb. Text Stock Matte Premium

Elegant and exclusive matte paper option with a dull finish on both sides for enhanced readability. Appealing thickness and flexibility, durable, high brightness, nonglare. Indoor use only.

140 lb. Text Stock Gloss Premium

Thickest paper stock option, comparable with a thin (10pt.) cardstock paper. The glossy finish on both sides makes it an elegant, resistant and durable choice to highlight your art. Excellent brightness for vibrant colors. Indoor use only.

120 lb. Offset Uncoated

Heavy weight white bond paper with excellent brightness, Uncoated on both sides. Colors may appear dull for a vintage effect. It has a more natural feel and allows you to write on it. Sturdy but still flexible. Indoor use only.

90 lb. Text Stock BlueBack

Special outdoor poster paper, weatherproof, tear-resistant, durable, but lightweight and very flexible. The blue backing avoids transparency when getting wet and prevents other pasted over posters showing through. Suitable for outdoor and indoor use.

90 lb. Text Stock Matte, 100% Recycling

Lightweight and sustainable paper option with a smooth matte finish on both sides. Superb color saturation, very high brightness, top quality impression, outstanding opacity, FSC certified.

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Color Front/Back Guide

Full Color Printing Only on the Front, Blank Back
Full Color Printing on Front & Back

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Finish Guide

Film Lamination Matte

Utra thin silk matte film to protect the product from dust, humidity and tearing. Water-resistant and wipeable. Remains the flexibility of the paper entirely. Please note that the foil is applied before trimming, thus, the edges are not sealed

Film Lamination Gloss

Utra thin high glossy film to protect the product from dust, humidity and tearing. Water-resistant and wipeable. Remains the flexibility of the paper entirely. Please note that the foil is applied before trimming, thus, the edges are not sealed

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Print Custom Posters

We are known to be the price leader for printing custom posters and offer a wide range of customized print solutions to accommodate all your needs:

If you are looking for high quality bulk poster printing, in all poster sizes, you have come to the right place. Custom poster printing starts from less than 15¢ each! Take a look at our options on this page.

Please note: This page is for bulk quantites from 25 to 20,000, for lower quantities (1 - 20) please see our Short Run Posters

File Specifications & Templates

Click here to see instructions for bleed, margin, colors, etc. or to download one of our free templates for your design.

Click here to see instructions for bleed, margin, colors, etc. or to download one of our free templates for your design.

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File Specifications

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Bleed Format

Please ensure your file has the following dimensions:

32.20'' x 48.20''

After printing we will trim off a 0.10'' bleed on each side. Any background elements or color should reach into this bleed area and last till the very edge of the file. Text and other important graphic elements should keep a safety distance to the inside.

Trim Format (Final Product Format)

Your product will be delivered with the following dimensions:

32'' x 48''

File Dimensions

Please first choose a format from the calculator to see the exact file dimensions.

Bleed 0.1'' (1/10'')

This margin is essential to compensate trimming tolerances. The bleed will usually be trimmed off completely. Please ensure that background images and any bleed objects, which are supposed to reach to the edge of your page, extend into this margin to avoid thin white edges after trimming.

Safety Area 0.08'' (1/12'')

Additionally, please ensure that text and other important graphic elements are positioned at least 0.08'' away from the bleed to the inside. In most cases it doesn't look aesthetically if text stucks too closed to the edge.

Resolution

We print with a 177lpi screen, which provides a resolution of 354 dpi. In order to obtain best results, your file should have a resolution of at least 300 dpi (dots per inch). Files for large formats, like for instance posters, may go below this threshold, however, in no case your resolution should be less than 150 dpi.

Color settings

CMYK is the standard color mode for full color offset printing. Thus, please use the CMYK color mode when creating your file. If, however, we receive files with any different color setting, our system will automatically convert them to CMYK. This may result in slight color deviations which will not be accepted as complaints since we cannot know the original color you had in mind. To avoid color issues, please use our color profile available further down this page.

Inking

The total of the percent values of the four color channels Cyan, Magenta, Yellow and Black must not exceed 300%. If it does, it will cause an above-average ink application and may not dry properly. As a consequence your printed products may stick together and tear on separation.
For black or gray color please only use the K channel (K = key = black). If your fonts are using three or more color channels, shadows may appear on the prints making the text difficult to read.
To obtain a deep saturated black of strokes and fillings, 40% Cyan and 100% Black are adequate (40/0/0/100). Alternatively you may also use the values 30/30/30/100.

Fonts

For offset printing, please always use Postscript fonts. In rare cases TrueType fonts may cause issues with many professional printing workflows. If TrueType fonts are unavoidable they should be converted to outlines, paths or curves (this function may have different names according to the used software).

File Formats

We prefer multipage PDF files, alternatively you may send us EPS, JPEG or TIFF files. Adobe Photoshop users should always save their files as JPEG or TIFF. If a Photoshop PDF is required, please use Acrobat Distiller to create the PDF (you may download our Acrobat JobOptions further down this page). Please never save a PDF directly from Photoshop.

Page Order

In your PDF file, the first page should be the front and the second page the back. Important for folded double sided products: The first page of your PDF must always include the front panel of your folded product (means the page which is supposed to be the front page after folding)

Templates

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Standard Poster Sizes

11" x 17" / 13" x 19" - Small Size

These two sizes for small or mini posters are ideal for communicating internal events or information on a bulletin board. Enough space to organize text and photos and be seen from a short distance.

24" x 36" - Large Size

Perfect for grabbing attention from a distance, for instance at an exhibit, convention or at concerts, trade shows and mass events in general. The amount of space is a great canvas for displaying a very visual and detailed high-quality design.

18" x 24" - Medium Size

This standard poster size is perfect for outdoor and indoor display. Choose the double-sided option for announcements placed in a window which can be seen from both sides.

27" x 40" - Movie Poster or One-Sheet Size

Official size for posters distributed to theaters and cinemas for movie announcements since it fits exactly into their light boxes.

32" x 48" / 39" x 55" - Extra Large

These giant poster sizes are a unique and winning option in print marketing. Ideal for outdoor and indoor display of a massive campaign, making a powerful impact from afar. Additionally, it is a great option for exhibiting works of art.

Use Cases

If you plan on providing posters for many people, or showcasing your promotional materials for multiple events or locations, ordering bulk poster prints is the best option for you. You can order posters with different sizes, double sided, single sided, with matte or glossy options, folded or laminated.

Our offset printing technology is top of the market, and allows printing posters in quantities from 25 to 20,0000 prints! If you are interested in prints less than 25, we recommend checking out our short run posters here.

Fine Art Printing

Fine art prints are a stunning reproduction of an artwork. Using great material and technology, your prints will look like a museum piece.
These artistic posters are a great tool to expand your creative work by using it as wall art for different spaces such as offices, common areas or at home.

Recommended options:
Your custom size: Choose the next larger format and add our extra trimming option in the shopping cart
140 lb. Text Stock Gloss (optionally with matte foil lamination)
120 lb. Text Stock Matte (optionally with matte foil lamination)
120 lb. Offset Uncoated

Event Posters

A poster is a must-have for promoting your event in your office, school, neighborhood, etc. Key considerations to have an eye-catching event poster for your target audience are: include an attractive image or cool design, relevant event information such as location, time and event contact information or social media platforms. And choose a glossy finish to highlight your message.

Recommended options:
24" x 36" or larger
80 lb. or 100 lb. Text Stock Gloss/Matte
90 lb. Text Stock BlueBack for outdoor use
Optionally add foil lamination to protect your posters

Advertisement Posters

Boosting your brand awareness with posters is an easy, catchy and inexpensive solution. Some of the advantages are that they will stay up 24 hours a day, they can reach a wider audience in the right location, and they have a long shelf life compared to other print media, so the availability of your message is even greater.

Recommended options:
24" x 36" or larger
80 lb. or 100 lb. Text Stock Gloss/Matte
90 lb. Text Stock BlueBack for outdoor use
Optionally add foil lamination to protect your posters

Wall Calendars

The dream of every brand is to always be in the customer's mind. Creating a wall calendar poster for your clients will provide them a useful tool all year long, and a cool reminder of your company. It is a great merchandising tool which you can customize according to your design.

Recommended options:
100 lb. Text Stock Gloss or Matte
120 lb. Text Stock Gloss or Matte
Optionally add foil lamination to increase durability

Tip: Order double sided calendars with one year on each side

Wild Posting & Street Marketing

Be memorable with a wild posting advertising campaign and spread your message on the streets. Create and use billboards to showcase your brand in a fresh way and as part of your guerrilla marketing strategy. You may use large posters such as 24" x 36" or even larger, for example the unique 39" x 55" format.

Recommended options:
24" x 36" or larger
80 lb. or 100 lb. Text Stock Gloss/Matte
90 lb. Text Stock BlueBack for outdoor use

Movie Posters

Movie producers, this is for you! Finally you have your masterpiece done, the next step is to make people know about it. Use multiple locations to paste up different sized posters with different messages to create an intriguing campaign for your movie promotion. Or go straight for the standard movie poster format 27” x 40” to distribute them to all relevant theaters.

Recommended options:
27" x 40" Standard movie poster size
100 lb. or 120 lb. Text Stock Gloss/Matte

Labor Law Posters

Trust your federal workplace poster business to us. Our size options are multiple, such as the giant 39’’ x 55’’ which guarantees enough space for all legal information, and with different finishes to ensure readability. Add lamination optionally to protect your posters from dust and humidity. Order in bulk and save costs or get short run labor law posters on demand here.

Recommended options:
27" x 39" or larger
100 lb. Text Stock Matte
Film Lamination Matte on Front & Back

Tabletop Gaming Posters & Paper Mats

It's time for your game to thrive. You already have the design, the strategy and the pieces. The only missing element is the scenario. A medium sized poster or a large poster is a great option to complement your game as a game board. The versatility of the poster gives you the option to fold or roll it up and fit it into your game box/packaging. The lamination option will give you extra durable protection.

Recommended options:
24" x 36" or larger
120 lb. or 140 lb. Text Stock Gloss
French Fold w/ 3 plus 4 panels, or
Film Lamination Matte on Front & Back

Our Promise

High Quality

We guarantee that you will find the highest quality products. We are motivated by customer satisfaction, and only provide the best experience for our customers.

Speedy Delivery

We offer efficient order processing, with fast production times and we work with the most trusted shipping companies.

Lowest Cost

We offer the best value products in the industry. We provide low cost and customized printed products, without skimping on quality.

Frequently Asked Questions About Poster Printing

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How many pixels is a poster?
Even if you know your poster size, and are ready to print posters, you may wonder about the pixels. The pixels will depend on the resolution of your file. The formula is: inches x resolution = pixels. For example, for an 18 inch poster size, with 300 dpi, the pixels will be equal to 5,400 px. (18”x 300 dpi = 5,400 px).
Which material and coating is ideal for posters displayed outdoors?
Bulk poster printing for outdoor posters is a very popular option. The only paper option that is suitable for outdoor use is our 90 lb. text stock BlueBack paper. This paper will allow your poster to look better, last longer and will prevent show-through.
Can I order custom size posters?
Of course! To order a custom poster size, please choose the size that is closest to the size you would like, but one size larger. Once you are in your shopping cart, add the option, “Trimming To Custom Format”, to your order. Please note, there is an additional flat fee of $15 for this service.

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Printed posted at a custom size. I was a little confused as to the procedure for doing so. Sent one email with my question which was answered the following day and perfectly explained. My order was printed and shipped promptly and arrived in good shape. Very happy. Thank you.

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