Large format printing, sometimes referred to as wide format printing, is a type of printing process using specialised digital printers. Similar to a regular digital inkjet printer, but on a much larger scale, They are designed to apply inks to a variety of outdoor surfaces such as vinyl, wood, plastic, metal and substrates. Large format printing typically includes items such as banners, billboards, posters, signs, backdrops and window decals. As the majority of large format printing products stay outside, special waterproof / weatherproof materials are used, such as vinyl banners, to keep the image looking crisp and bright regardless of the weather.

There are some things to consider when setting up files for large format printing. The first thing to ask is: where will your print be seen? If you are making a wall that is viewed from a relatively short distance, you want to make sure it is detailed enough. For this type of print, a resolution of 300 dpi should be sufficient. A common misconception is that a larger print requires a higher resolution, but the opposite may be true for a large format print. If you have a 300 dpi file, and your printout is viewed from a greater distance, you should actually reduce the image resolution. Depending on your file and planned production, this can mean a reduction of up to 100 dpi or less. This can help save the file size for easy processing, while creating an impressive remote viewing experience. The possibilities for large format printing are almost unlimited, the only general rule is that the further away the print is from the viewer, the more points there should be, and vice versa. So, are you ready to think on a large scale? Contact us today for all your large format needs!