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Posters & Large Format
A poster that arrives the morning of your event with washed-out colours and a resolution so low it looks blurry from two metres away isn’t a decoration — it’s a liability. Here’s what to get right when ordering poster printing in Singapore: size, stock, finish, and the most common mistakes to avoid before submitting artwork.
Poster printing in Singapore is available from A3 to A0 and beyond — but the right size depends on your display context, not just how large you want it to look. Understanding each format’s practical limits saves you from ordering a poster that’s too small to read at a distance or too large to mount where you need it.
Standard poster sizes in Singapore
A3 (297mm x 420mm): Compact and versatile. Works for counter displays, wall notices in small spaces, cafe menus, and product spotlights. Easy to frame with standard off-the-shelf frames.
A2 (420mm x 594mm): Good for retail window displays, office lobby notices, and event signage. Still frameable with standard sizes.
A1 (594mm x 841mm): The most common choice for event promotion, exhibition spaces, and in-store displays. Visible from several metres at eye level. The default starting point for roadshow booths and product launches.
A0 (841mm x 1189mm): Commands attention in open areas — shopping mall atriums, exhibition halls, large commercial lobbies. Custom sizes are available if your display frame has specific dimensions — always measure before ordering.
Paper stock — choosing the right one
135gsm gloss art paper: The workhorse for indoor promotional posters, F&B specials, event announcements, retail promotions. 200gsm gloss or satin: More premium in feel — better for higher-end retail and hospitality. 170gsm matte: Much easier to read under direct spotlighting — a real issue in bright Singapore retail environments where gloss creates glare.
Backlit film: For light box displays ONLY. The most common ordering error in poster printing — customers order standard art paper for a light box and the print doesn’t work. Always specify backlit film for light box applications. Polypropylene / synthetic: Waterproof and tear-resistant — essential for wet market, hawker environments, and outdoor poster applications in Singapore’s climate.
Most common artwork mistake
Images sourced from websites are typically 72 DPI — designed for screen display. Enlarged to A1 or A0 print size, they look blurry and pixelated. Minimum resolution for poster printing is 100–150 DPI at final print size. For photographic content, 200 DPI at final size is safer. A resolution issue that isn’t caught before printing cannot be fixed after the job runs.
Free design check on every order
ExpressPrint runs a free design check on every poster order and flags resolution issues, colour mode problems, and missing bleed before production. Standard turnaround is 2–4 working days; same-day and next-day rush options are available for urgent event requirements.
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