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Poster Printing Guide

Learn how poster size, resolution, tiling, overlap, and viewing distance affect print planning.

Viewing distance matters

A small photo print is viewed up close, so it usually needs high effective PPI. A wall poster is often viewed from farther away and can be acceptable at lower PPI.

Tiling large posters

Tiling means printing a large poster across multiple sheets. Overlap helps you align sheets when trimming and taping them together.

  • Use overlap for easier assembly
  • Check printer margins
  • Print a small test if color matching matters

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Frequently asked questions

Can I print a poster on Letter or A4 paper?

Yes, by tiling it across multiple sheets, but alignment and trimming take extra care.

What resolution is good for a poster?

150 to 200 PPI is often usable for larger posters, but close-view art prints may need more.