




A4 Posters
Make your message stand out with our high-quality A4 posters. Printed with full-bleed on premium stock, these posters are designed to grab attention.
1Your artwork
Pick a design and fill in your details. We’ll email you a PDF proof within 3 working days and make any changes before printing.
Choose a template front design, printed one side
Your details
We create 2–3 concept designs for you to choose from, then finish your pick print-ready with bleed. Your PDF proof arrives within 2 working days of choosing a concept, with 2 rounds of changes included (further changes are charged at our hourly rate). Please check the spelling on your proof carefully, as we don’t spell-check. Printing starts once you approve the proof.
PDF max 20MB
Logo, photo or images optional · PDF, PNG or JPG · max 20MB
A4 is 210 × 297 mm. Supply your file at 216 × 303 mm (3 mm bleed on all sides), no trim marks, and keep text and logos 5 mm inside the edge. 300 DPI, CMYK. Printed on one side.
2Choose your options
Paper full colour, one side
Laminating 150 micron gloss pouch
3Check and add to cart
File check
Before printing we check your file’s size, bleed, resolution and colour setup, and contact you if anything needs fixing. Spelling and wording aren’t checked.
Tumby Bay Print does not check files for spelling, image quality, or sizing. Reprints caused by the supplied file will be charged.
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Frequently Asked Questions
To ensure clear, professional results, always upload your file in high resolution.
We accept the following file types:
- PDF (recommended)
- .png (minimum quality 300DPI)
For Microsoft Word or Publisher files, saving as a PDF is recommended to prevent layout shifts.
2) Printing Responsibility
Customers are responsible for ensuring that all artwork, designs, and files are correct and meet the required specifications.
3) File Readiness & Compatibility
Please make sure your file is print-ready before uploading.
Files that are corrupted, damaged, password-protected, or in unsupported formats may not be printed.
However, we do not refund for print errors caused by file corruption and do not cover freight costs for reprints.
4) Fonts, Logos & Symbols
Ensure all fonts, logos, signatures, and symbols are fully embedded in your file.
If these elements are not embedded, they may appear incorrectly or not print at all.
5) Colour Format
Use CMYK colour settings to help ensure your print colours match what you see on screen.
Files in RGB may appear differently once printed.
If you do not want a white border on your poster please supply your file with 5mm internal and external print bleed.
Understanding external bleed:
A 5mm print bleed is the extra space added around the edges of your design to make sure there are no white borders when the product is trimmed to its final size.
When printers cut your design, the cutting isn’t always perfectly exact — it can shift slightly. So, by extending your background colours, images, or patterns 5mm past the trim line, you make sure that even if the cut is a little off, the design still goes right to the edge with no gaps.
Understanding internal bleed:
An internal bleed (or safe zone) is the space inside the edge of your design that you should keep clear of important stuff — like text, logos, or key images.
When your design is trimmed after printing, the cut can shift slightly. If your words or logo are too close to the edge, they might get chopped off or look uneven. To avoid that, designers leave an internal bleed (safe zone) — usually about 5mm inside the trim line — where nothing important should be placed.
We want you to be satisfied with your order. Below are the situations where refunds, replacements, or reprints may or may not be offered.
Refunds or Replacements may be Provided When:
Product is Damaged: If your item arrives damaged or the print is flawed, we will gladly offer a refund, replacement, or reprint.
Printing Errors Caused by Us: If there's a mistake in the design, sizing, or layout due to our error, we’ll correct it with a reprint or refund.
Incorrect Items Received: If you receive the wrong product or if it differs significantly from what was ordered, we’ll make it right.
Refunds may Not be Provided When:
You Change Your Mind: We do not offer refunds for orders canceled due to a change of heart after purchase.
Customer Errors in Submitted Files: Refunds are not available for typos, low-resolution images, or design issues that were approved during proofing.
Wear and Tear Over Time: Prints may naturally fade or degrade with use, which is not considered a defect.
Incorrect Selections by the Customer: Choosing the wrong size, color, or style at checkout is not eligible for a refund or replacement.
Colours are different to screen: When you look at colours on a screen, like a phone, tablet, or computer, you’re seeing light.
But when you print, there’s no light shining through the paper. Printers use CMYK colour, which stands for Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Black. These inks absorb and reflect light instead of glowing. That means colours often look a bit darker, duller, or less vibrant than they do on screen.
canva templates
Before you upload
Getting your file ready
A4 posters are printed in full colour on one side, then trimmed to 210 × 297 mm. Portrait or landscape both work. Four quick checks and your posters will come out just the way you pictured them. Not sure about something? Ask us and we'll gladly take a look.
Make sure your file is 216 × 303 mm
This is the size before we trim it to A4, 210 × 297 mm. The extra 3mm on every side is called bleed. Stretch your background right to the edge of your file, so no white line shows after trimming.
One page, portrait or landscape
Posters are printed on one side only, so send a single-page PDF. Set it up portrait (216 × 303 mm) or landscape (303 × 216 mm), whichever suits your design.
Keep text away from the edges
Keep words, logos and contact details at least 5mm in from the cut line. A tiny bit of movement is normal when cutting, so this stops anything important getting clipped off the edge.
Upload a PDF
Save as a PDF, up to 20MB, with your fonts embedded. Use 300 dpi images and CMYK colour. Leave off any crop marks, or they'll print on your posters.
Start from a free Canva template
Already set to 216 × 303 mm with the bleed, cut line and safe zone marked, so you just add your design and save as a PDF.
Choose your paper
Both are printed in full colour on one side. Pick yours in step 2.
200gsm gloss Bright, glossy
A smooth, glossy poster paper that makes colours and photos pop. Great for posters going up on walls, noticeboards and in shop windows.
300gsm card Heavyweight
A thick, sturdy card that stands up to handling. Great for signs, displays, menus on the counter and anything that needs to last.
No artwork yet? Choose “Template” or “Custom design” in step 1 and we'll design it for you. Need a hand? Contact the TB Print team.
Quick answers
Common questions
Can't see your question? Call us on 08 8688 2115 or send us a message.
What size should my file be?
Make your file 216 × 303 mm for portrait, or 303 × 216 mm for landscape. This is the size before we trim it to A4 (210 × 297 mm). The extra 3mm on every side is called bleed, so stretch your background right to the edge of your file. Keep your text and logos at least 5mm in from the cut line.
Which paper should I choose?
200gsm gloss is a bright, glossy poster paper that makes colours and photos stand out, so it's perfect for walls, noticeboards and windows. 300gsm card is thicker and sturdier, so it's better for signs, counter displays and anything that gets handled. Both are printed in full colour on one side.
Can you print on both sides?
Our A4 posters are printed on one side only. If you need something double-sided, have a look at our A4 Coloured Printing or contact us and we'll find the best option.
Will my poster have a white border?
Not if your file includes bleed. Make your file 216 × 303 mm with your background running right to the edge, and we'll trim it to a clean A4 with no white edges. If your file is exactly 210 × 297 mm with no bleed, a thin white edge may show after trimming.
Can you check my file before printing?
Yes. Choose “Check my file” in step 3 and we'll check your file's size, bleed, resolution and colour setup before printing, and contact you if anything needs fixing. We don't check spelling or wording. If you skip the check, your posters are printed exactly as supplied, and a reprint caused by something in the file is charged.
I don't have a design yet. Where do I start?
We have a free A4 poster Canva template in “Getting your file ready” above. Or choose “Template” in step 1 to pick one of our designs and fill in your details, and we'll email you a PDF proof within 3 working days. Want something made just for you? Choose “Custom design” and we'll create 2–3 concepts for you to choose from. Please check your spelling carefully on your proof, as we print exactly what's approved.
How do I use your free Canva template?
The template is already set to the right size with the 3mm bleed included, so you just add your design.
- Click A4 poster template in “Getting your file ready” above.
- Click Use template in Canva. You'll need to log in or create a free Canva account. This saves your own copy to your Canva account, so you can come back to it any time.
- Add your design. Keep words and logos inside the blue dotted line, 5mm in from the cut.
- When you're finished, delete the TB Print instructions box and the blue dotted safe zone line. They're only there to guide you. The purple guide lines don't print, so you can leave those.
- Click Share, then Download, and choose PDF Print. Leave “Crop marks and bleed” unticked, then click Download.
- Upload your PDF in step 1 at the top of this page.
Do you do other poster sizes?
Yes. For something bigger, see our A3 Posters. For posters from A2 right up to A0, or a custom size, see our Large Format Posters.
How will my posters get to me?
All orders are printed and sent from our shop in Tumby Bay with Australia Post, Australia wide. Orders placed on weekends and public holidays are processed on the next working day. We don't offer weekend or next-day delivery.
What if something's wrong with my order?
If your posters arrive damaged, we made a mistake, or you received the wrong item, we'll reprint, replace or refund them. We can't offer refunds for a change of mind, mistakes in the file you supplied such as typos or low-resolution images, or options chosen incorrectly at checkout. Please contact us and we'll sort it out.