Rectangle, square or round shapes
From 100 to 10,000 pieces
From $72.40
- 10 sizes from 11'' x 17'' to 39'' x 55''
- Vibrant digital printing
- Starts from 1 to 20 posters
Large Format Poster Printing
Create cool custom large format posters, whether they are short run posters or movie posters. Decorate your office, your personal space, or create the most eye-catching print posters to help advertise your brand! These are super useful to keep your employees informed as well.
Please note: This page is for quantity options from 1 to 20, for larger quantities starting from 25 please see also our Bulk Posters
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Large Format Poster Printing
Create cool custom large format posters, whether they are short run posters or movie posters. Decorate your office, your personal space, or create the most eye-catching print posters to help advertise your brand! These are super useful to keep your employees informed as well.
Please note: This page is for quantity options from 1 to 20, for larger quantities starting from 25 please see also our Bulk 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.
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File Specifications
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Bleed Format
Please ensure your file has the following dimensions:24.20'' x 36.20''
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:24'' x 36''
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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Common Poster Sizes
We have multiple sizes available, and if you see a size that is not shown, we can create it for you!
Small
• 11" x 17"
• 13" x 19"
Medium
• 18" x 24"
• 19" x 27"
Large
• 24" x 36"
• 27" x 39"
Extra Large
• 32" x 48"
• 39" x 55"
Use Cases
Signs & Announcement Posters
News, a menu of the week, the progress of an ongoing project, or new regulations or deals, there are many announcements to communicate, and they must be seen by everyone. The use of posters is an effective way to get the message across to your audience. All sizes may work for these announcements depending on the space in which they are placed. A matte coated paper will be a great choice to enhance the readability of small text.
Recommended options:
24" x 36" or larger
12 pt. Photo Paper Satin Matte
90 lb. Text Stock BlueBack for outdoor use
Art Prints
Express your art with premium giclée printed posters and reach a wider audience by increasing the value of your artwork in the marketplace. By selecting a top quality paper and a matte finish combined with your designs you may obtain a true piece of art.
Recommended options:
Your custom size: Choose the next larger format and add our extra trimming option in the shopping cart
140 lbs. Text Stock Gloss Premium, or
14 pt. Card Stock Matte
Promotions & Deals Posters
Promotion is not only about the offer or discount, but also about capturing the attention of your target audience with an attractive design and a direct message that sparks the desire to enter your store and take advantage of the special offers. Using a double-sided poster is a great option to double display your message. If it's a colorful design, use a glossy coated paper.
Recommended options:
32" x 48" or larger
100 lb. Text Stock Gloss Premium
90 lb. Text Stock BlueBack for outdoor use
Nutrition Tips & Health Advice Posters
Friendly reminders are always welcome and useful to raise awareness about health tips, be it advice on hand-washing, nutrition portions, cardiovascular health or dental hygiene. Placing them in highly visible public areas such as schools, restrooms, canteens or waiting rooms, they will attract the attention of your patients or customers.
Recommended options:
18" x 24" or 24" x 36"
120 lbs. Text Stock Matte Premium
Backlit Film Printing
For light boxes in airports, train stations, bus stops, movie theaters or exhibits & trade fairs - or simply for window presentations with or without light from behind
Let your colors pop and turn your printed posters into an incomparable display with an amazingly vibrant and razor sharp appearance by using a lightbox indoors or outdoors. Choose the backlit film paper option in the calculator above and no one will skip your message.
Backlit posters are printed on a special translucent white film which has a sleek semi-matte finish. Our 8 mil Backlit Film is UV and scratch resistant but at the same time it allows the light to pass through and make your poster shine similar to a screen; the perfect ally for advertisement!
Ideal for Use As
- Indoor halls
- Business lobbies
- Transit stations
- Event venues
- Storefront windows
- Movie theater boxes
Tips and Tricks
Using vibrant digital printing, you can create cool posters that will catch the eye of any passerbys or customers. Short run posters are perfect orders that are less than or equal to 20 poster prints. For 25 prints and more, we advise checking out our bulk poster printing offering.- You can choose between glossy and matte coated posters, to truly create a unique look.
- Image heavy posters with large contrasting typeface look best. You can use all types of typography, or photography to really make your short run poster stand out.
Our Promise
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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 Short Run Posters
Click question below to read the answerWhat is the best format file for printing large posters?
We accept jpeg, tiff or pdf files, however for large format printing, we recommend using a jpeg file.
What type of paper are posters printed on?
We offer many options for cheap poster printing, to truly customize your order. The most popular option are our standard papers, which are 100 lb. text stock, and come in glossy print or matte print. Additionally, we offer an extra light option which comes in 80 lb. text stock. For larger posters, or large format printing, we have an extra heavy stock, which is 140 lb. text stock - this would be similar to a card stock. All of our short run posters are printed digitally, which will create a slight glossier look.
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Production time was even less than expected and finished product was top notch. Highly recommend.
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I was thoroughly pleased with the product I received from chili printing. I purchased a trifold square brochure that I submitted my own design for. Chili printing even gave me an opportunity to adjust my art, so that it lined up on the creases perfectly. I will be purchasing from chili printing again in the future when needed.
As of right now, I have only ordered large posters in bulk. I am pleased wit the printing and ESPECIALLY the packaging for shipping. Not prints have ever been damaged. Job well done Thank you Beth
I was surprised that my order went so well. my posters were of high quality and they arrived very fast. I would highly recommend this company and plan to use them in the future.
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Communication was great on our project. We were able to get exactly what we needed and were very happy with the quality of work, communication, and quick turnaround on our project. We will definitely be utilizing this service again.
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Chilli printing is an amazing company that has met all out printing needs. The only suggestion i would make is to better show the cost of our order before placing orders that way i can more accurately provide quotes to our customers. Thank you
I found the service provided to be excellent. I was especially impressed that the work was delivered and entire week than had been estimated.
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Excellent quality at an affordable price I use Chilli for all my catalog and sales flyer printing. Great customer service. A pleasure to work with
I had never done any professional printing before, and the customer service team (in addition to their online resources) made it SO easy. They answered all of my questions and gave me helpful advice during the weeks before I ever placed my order, as I was finishing the booklet I was making. As for the final product, I couldn't be happier. Highly, highly recommended.
ChiliPrinting did a great job. FedEx not so much this time. Fortunately, they printed extra enough to cover what FedEx boogered.
The process from submitting the files to receiving the prints was quick seamless. Great experience
I am so happy with my order of bulk posters. I had another quote for about $800 and ChiliPrinting was substantially cheaper and with the same great quality
The entire process has been smooth from start to finish. They always produce a quality product with very quick delivery. This was our 5th order and we have been very satisfied every time.
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Placing our first order was a breeze. Easy to upload the design and received proof very easily. And shipping took less than expected.
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This company is amazing! I recieved emails to let me know my art work was not high resolution, and also helped me with the custom cut. Pricing is incredible and production/shipping was fast. Will absolutely be my go to for any print needs in the future.
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