Posters by size

File Types

• Our ideal file type is a PDF saved with 'press quality' settings, set up with cropmarks and 3mm bleed. This allows us to print edge-to-edge.
  Please see our artwork guide on how to create one of these from Canva or Adobe software. 
• For images, an RGB TIFF or maximum quality JPEG is good.
• If you are unsure about the quality of your file, zoom in on screen to 400% to get a preview of how it will print out as a poster. Posters are meant to be viewed at a distance, so some blockiness is usually OK. 
• We also accept Microsoft Word / Powerpoint / Publisher, and we can resize your file for you. 
• We'll always check your file send you a PDF proof to approve before printing. 

Small Posters: A4-A3

• Laser printing are how we print A4-A3 posters. The quality is excellent and your posters will be printed on a production digital press. If you can supply a PDF with cropmarks and 3mm bleed we'll print them edge to edge. Otherwise we print with a small white margin around each edge as standard.
• 130gsm gloss is a slightly shiny paper, like a takeaway menu. It's much better than standard 80gsm office paper.
• 250gsm silk card is a medium weight card and is smooth and white, with a slight finish to it. 
• Plastic 'paper' is tearproof, waterproof and heat resistant, but still thin like paper. It has a matt finish and is recyclable, and can be used indoors or outdoors.
• Gloss Encapsulation (double sided lamination) protects your posters with a plastic finish, making your posters durable and reusable and wipe clean. It can be used indoors or outdoors. We print on card then laminate. 
• All our paper is FSC-certified, from mixed and renewable resources. 

Large Posters: A2, A1, A0

• Inkjet printing are how we print A2+ posters. We use a photographic printer that uses fade resistant UV inks. Our machine has 9 colours, which allows for excellent RGB colour reproduction for vivid photos and graphics. We print these full bleed (edge to edge) as standard. 
• Matt coated card is the most popular choice, suitable for most posters. It has a non-reflective matt finish, and is suitable for indoor use only. It's not suitable for writing on. 
• Photo satin is shinier than matt, as is best for photo prints or particularly black designs. It really enhances any sharp, vivid colours, and is suitable for indoor use only. 
• Plastic 'paper' is tearproof, waterproof and heat resistant, but still thin like paper. It has a matt finish and is recyclable, and can be used indoors or outdoors.
• Gloss Encapsulation (double sided lamination) protects your posters with a plastic finish, making your posters durable and reusable and wipe clean. It can be used indoors or outdoors. We print on card then laminate. 
• Matt Encapsulation uses a matt lamination, which is non reflective. It can dull colours for a more subtle finish, and is not as wipe clean as gloss lamination.  We only offer this for A2-A1 posters.
• All our paper is FSC-certified, from mixed and renewable resources. 

Poster Sizes

• A0: 1189 x 841 mm   /  33.1 x 46.8 inch
• A1: 841 x 594 mm   /  23.4 x 33.1 inch
• A2: 594 x 420 mm   /  16.5 x 23.4 inch
• A3: 420 x 297 mm   / 11.7 x 16.5 inch
• A4: 297 x 210 mm   / 8.3 x 11.7 inch
• We can also print custom sizes, please email us for a quote. 

Types of Posters we print

• Wall displays
• Shop window posters
• Large photos
• Event adverts
• Scientific / Academic presentations
• University and college projects
• Table plans for weddings
• Indoor Signs
• Exhibitions 

For more tips, please see our blog post on how to design a poster to print.

Turnaround

• Production time starts once you have approved a PDF proof. 
• Delivery is typically 1 working day, but can vary depending on where you are in the UK.