Large Poster Printing: Big Posters That Stop People From Across the Street

Bigger isn’t always better, but it’s always more noticeable. Here are the sizes people ask for most, with the standard UK outdoor sizes added for reference.

Want an exact A0 or A1? See our dedicated pages for A0 poster printing and A1 poster printing. Need a size that isn’t on the list? Our custom size poster printing page covers it.

The viewing-distance rule: make your headline about 10 mm tall for every metre your reader will stand away. A headline at 5 m needs to be around 50 mm tall, and at 10 m around 100 mm. If you’re unsure where your poster will hang, tell us the distance and we’ll size it for you.

Choose Your Large Poster

Large Paper Posters

Bright, sharp and great value. Large paper poster printing is the best-value way to go big for indoor displays: exhibitions, shop interiors, offices, events and wall art. Printed digitally for rich colour and crisp text.

•       Sizes: A2 up to A0 and larger, or custom

•       Finishes: matt, gloss or silk.

•       Best for: indoor displays, short to medium runs and photo posters

•       Get a quote for large paper posters

Large Waterproof & PVC Posters

Tough enough for windows and weather. If a big poster might get damp, be touched or stay up for months, choose PVC. It’s waterproof, tear-resistant and wipes clean. See our pages for PVC poster printing and waterproof poster printing .

•       Best for: shop windows, outdoor boards, building sites and menu boards

•       Get a quote for large PVC posters

Large Laminated Posters

A protective finish for posters that get handled. Lamination adds a wipe-clean surface and extra durability, ideal for schools, gyms, cafés and public areas.

•       Best for: corridors, classrooms, reception areas and busy shops

•       Get a quote for laminated posters

Large Picture & Photo Posters

Turn a favourite image into a big statement. Large picture poster printing is perfect for photography, artwork, product shots and brand imagery in shops, studios, offices and homes. Send us the highest-resolution file you have, and we’ll check it for free. For all photo posters, including smaller sizes, see our main poster printing page.

•       Best for: galleries, photographers, restaurants, offices and retail

•       Get a quote for a large photo poster

Huge, Giant & Oversized Posters

For when you want to be impossible to miss. Huge poster printing and giant poster printing go beyond a single sheet. Very large posters can be printed in sections that join neatly, or on larger rolls.

•       Best for: exhibition walls, shop fronts, events and big promotions

•       Get a quote for a giant poster

Large Vinyl & Adhesive Posters

Posters that stick straight to glass and walls. Adhesive vinyl poster printing is a different product from a paper or PVC poster, so it lives on its own pages: see our custom vinyl signs for vinyl posters and wall decals for walls, with glass graphics on our custom window graphics page.

Backlit & Lightbox Posters

Posters that glow. Backlit film lets a big poster shine from a lightbox, great after dark. See backlit poster printing.

Will My Image Look Sharp When It’s Big?

This is the question that matters most with big posters, and the one competitors rarely answer. Here’s the plain-English version.

1. Resolution is about pixels per inch (dpi). The more pixels your file has at the finished size, the sharper the print. For posters seen from a few metres away, 150 dpi is the sweet spot. For very large posters seen from further, 100 dpi still looks good. The pixel chart above shows what you need at 150 dpi.

2. Will my phone photo work? A modern 12-megapixel phone photo (about 4,000 × 3,000 pixels) prints crisply to A2, well to A1, and acceptably to A0 when viewed from a couple of metres. Bigger than that, send the original file, not a screenshot or a messaging-app copy.

3. Vector beats photo for logos and text. Logos, shapes and type saved as a vector (PDF, AI or EPS) stay sharp at any size, even on a giant poster.

4. Don’t enlarge a small image by stretching it. It will look soft and blocky. Send us what you have and we’ll tell you the biggest size it will print well at.

5. Colour can shift. Screens glow and posters reflect light, so colours can look slightly different on paper. We can advise if brand colours matter.

The good news: you don’t need to work any of this out. That’s what our free artwork check is for.

Large Poster, Banner or Rigid Board? Choose the Right One

Sometimes a big poster isn’t the best buy. Here’s how to decide.

The simple rule: for a big message outdoors or on a fence, a banner is usually better. For something that has to stay flat and rigid, mount it on a board. See our Foamex signs, Dibond signs and Correx signs. For a big indoor display that packs away, take a look at our fabric banners and roller banner printing. We’ll tell you honestly if a poster isn’t the right choice.

How to Hang or Fix a Large Poster

A great poster can be spoiled by a bad fixing. Here’s what works.

•       Poster frames and rails: neat, reusable and easy to change. Best for indoor displays.

•       Mounted on a board: a poster mounted on Foamex or Dibond stays flat and can be hung or stood up.

•       Adhesive tape or pads: quick for short runs on smooth walls. Test a small area first.

•       Window fixings: use PVC and fix it inside the glass, or use adhesive graphics for a permanent look.

•       Eyelets and ties: for PVC posters on railings and boards.

•       A-boards and stands: pop a poster into an A-board pavement sign for a street display.

Hanging tip: hang large paper posters from the top edge with a bar or rail, so the weight is even and they don’t curl.

Where Large Posters Work Hardest

•       Shop windows and retail displays: a big sale or new-range poster that’s seen from across the road

•       Exhibitions and trade shows: a back wall that draws visitors to the stand

•       Events and conferences: welcome posters, programme boards and sponsor walls

•       Restaurants, cafés and takeaways: oversized menu and offer posters

•       Offices, studios and galleries: large photo and art posters that finish a room

•       Building sites and developers: big information and hoarding posters

•       Schools, colleges and community groups: campaign, open-day and wayfinding posters. See our directional and wayfinding signs

•       Estate agents and lettings: large property posters for windows and offices

A big poster works best as part of a set. Add a fascia sign above the door and the display ties together.

How It Works: Four Steps From Idea to Printed

1.      Tell us the size and the job. How big, how many, paper or PVC, where it’s going and when you need it. A rough idea is fine.

2.      Send your artwork. Upload a print-ready file, or send your logo, photo and wording and we’ll help shape it. PDF is best. We accept AI, EPS, JPG and PNG.

3.      Approve your proof. We check your artwork for free, tell you straight away if the image isn’t big enough, and send a proof. Nothing prints until you say so.

4.      We print and finish. Printed, trimmed and quality-checked in our factory. Collect from High Wycombe at the time we promised, or arrange delivery.

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What Does Large Poster Printing Cost?

People often search for cheap large poster printing, and fair enough: big posters shouldn’t cost a fortune. Price depends on size, material (paper or PVC), finish, quantity, single or double-sided and how fast you need it. Larger quantities cost less per poster.

We don’t hide extras: send us your size and quantity and we’ll give you a clear price with no obligation. If a simpler paper poster will do the job, we’ll say so.

Need it fast? We offer urgent printing on selected products. Tell us your deadline and we’ll tell you honestly whether we can make it in time.

Need Anything to Go With Your Large Poster?

• Banners: PVC banners for outdoors and mesh banners for windy sites.

• Display: roller banner printing for events and A-board pavement signs for the street.

• Shop branding: interior wall design and 3D shop visualisation to see it before you buy.

• Browse everything: view all our products or book a consultation.