Print glossary
Large-format printing: definition
Large-format printing is printing on formats larger than about A2, e.g. banners, posters, vinyl and fabric, on machines with roll widths from about 1 to 5 m.
- Products
- Banners, mesh, vinyl, roll-ups, wall murals
- DPI
- Usually 72–150 at final size
- Bleed
- Often 10–50 mm
More about the term
Large-format prints are viewed from a distance, so a lower resolution than in small-format print is enough. See large-format print resolution and a designer for large-format printers.
Frequently asked questions
What DPI for a banner?
Usually 100–150 DPI at final size.
What file format?
A PDF in millimetres with bleed, with texts as vectors.
See also
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