Large-format printing: supports, prices and uses

In short: large-format printing covers all large advertising supports — banners, roll-ups, panels, adhesives, stands. Price depends mainly on the support, the size (often per m²), the finish and the quantity.

Main supports

• Banner (PVC): for outdoor, resistant, ideal for facades and events.
• Roll-up: a retractable support, perfect for trade shows and points of sale.
• Rigid panels (Dibond, PVC, cardboard): signage, POS.
• Adhesives & window graphics: shop windows, vehicles, floors.
• Textile: flags, banners, sets.

What sets the price

• The support and its durability (indoor vs outdoor).
• The surface (often billed per m²).
• The finish (eyelets, hems, lamination, cutting).
• The quantity and the lead time (express costs more).

Making your large-format visual work

• Design in high resolution suited to the reading distance.
• Respect bleeds and safety zones.
• A message legible from afar: little text, strong contrast.
• Check the colour mode (CMYK) to avoid surprises.

FAQ

How much does an advertising banner cost? It depends on size (per m²), PVC weight and finishes (eyelets, hems). Ask a large-format printer for a quote.

What resolution for large format? Useful resolution depends on reading distance: a panel seen from afar tolerates lower definition than one seen up close. Follow the printer’s recommendations.

Banner or rigid panel? Banner for large surfaces and flexible outdoor (facades, events); rigid panel for durable signage and POS.

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