Name: Custom Poster Printing
Brand: 55Prints

Custom Poster Printing: Sizes, Paper, & Design Guidelines

Large and bulk posters for events, retail, exhibitions and high-impact displays

Design Guidelines

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Bleed: 0.125" on all sides
Bulk Posters Resolution: 350 DPI for optimal small-format detail
Large Format Resolution: 150 DPI for large format posters (viewed at distance)
Color Mode: CMYK
Acceptable File Formats: TIF, TIFF, EPS, AI, PSD, BMP, GIF, JPG, PNG, PDF
Max File Size: 75MB
Proofing: Instant Online Proof or Manually Processed PDF Proof (24 hours, excl. weekends/holidays)

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Products: Bulk Posters & Large Format Posters • Template Formats: AI, PSD, PDF, INDD, JPG. • Recommended: Use provided templates for correct bleed and safe zones.

Pre-Designed Poster Templates — Free PSDs & AI

Download editable poster templates, customize in Photoshop or Illustrator, then upload your artwork for printing.

We provide templates for vertical and horizontal orientations across popular sizes. Use the templates to ensure correct bleed and resolution for best print results.

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Technical Specifications

Bulk Poster Sizes

8" x 10"
11" x 14"
11" x 17"
12" x 12" (Square)
13" x 19"
16" x 20"
18" x 24"
19" x 27"
20" x 24"
24" x 36"
24" x 38"
26" x 39"
27" x 39"

Large Format Sizes

16" x 20"
18" x 24"
19" x 27"
20" x 30"
22" x 28"
24" x 36"
26" x 39"
27" x 39"
27" x 40"
27" x 41"
Custom: 8" x 8" up to 58" x 100"

Paper Stock

100 lb. Gloss Book (5 pt) - bulk posters
80 lb. Gloss Book (4 pt) - bulk posters
80 lb. Matte Text (4 pt) - bulk posters
Photo Gloss (8 mil) - large format
Photo Semigloss (8 mil) - large format

Print Options

Full Color Front
Full Color Both Sides (bulk only)
Blank Back (option)

Coating & LaminationAqueous coating for 250+ (gloss book). Dry-erase lamination (3 mil) available for large format. No coating for small digital runs (≤100).

File SetupBleed: 0.125" • Color: CMYK • Resolution: 350 DPI (bulk) / 150 DPI (large) • Max Upload: 75MB

Turnaround1-7 business days depending on size & quantity

ShippingMultiple shipping options available

Key Features

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Photo-Quality Large Format

High-shine photo gloss and semigloss papers for crisp images and vibrant color at large sizes.

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Wide Range of Sizes

From small 8"x10" posters to custom billboards up to 58" x 100".

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Bulk & Short Runs

Competitive pricing for large quantity runs and single high-quality prints for displays and events.

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Proofing Options

Instant online proof for quick approval or manually processed PDF proof reviewed by our team.

Events & Promotions

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Eye-catching posters for concerts, festivals, product launches, and point-of-sale promotions.

Gig and event promotion
In-store promotional posters

Retail & Signage

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Durable posters for window displays, product advertising and mall kiosks.

Window displays
Storefront promotions

Exhibits & Photo Prints

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High-resolution photo-quality prints for galleries, trade shows and interior decor.

Gallery prints
Trade show displays

Frequently Asked Questions

We offer a wide selection for bulk posters and large format prints. Popular sizes include 8"x10", 11"x17", 18"x24", 24"x36" and custom sizes up to 58" x 100". Check the Specs tab for full lists.

For bulk/smaller posters use 350 DPI. For large format posters, 150 DPI is acceptable because they are viewed from a greater distance.

Bulk posters: 100 lb. Gloss Book, 80 lb. Gloss Book, 80 lb. Matte Text. Large format: Photo Gloss and Photo Semigloss (8 mil).

Yes — aqueous coating for larger bulk orders (250+ on gloss book), and dry-erase lamination for large format posters. Small digital runs (≤100) are typically printed without coating.

We accept: TIF, TIFF, EPS, AI, PSD, BMP, GIF, JPG, PNG and PDF. Max upload size is 75MB. Use CMYK color mode for best color matching.

Choose Instant Online Proof for immediate approval, or a Manually Processed PDF Proof provided within 24 hours (excl. weekends/holidays) after our team checks your files.

Yes — download templates for all common sizes and orientations (AI, PSD, PDF, INDD, JPG). Using templates ensures correct bleed and safe zones.

Customer Reviews

★★★★★

4.9/5 based on 2,847 reviews

Event Visuals

Promotions Manager

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"The posters were vibrant and the sizes matched our specs perfectly — great for venue promotion."

1 month ago (Sep 20, 2025 at 10:00 AM)

Retail Standout

Store Owner

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"We ordered display posters for the store — colors popped and customers noticed them immediately."

1 month ago (Sep 15, 2025 at 02:30 PM)

Gallery Print

Photographer

★★★★★

"Large format printing was crisp and true to the original photo. Perfect for exhibition use."

2 months ago (Sep 08, 2025 at 09:15 AM)

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