Posterize PDF

Split pages into multiple smaller sheets to print as a poster. Navigate the preview and see the grid update based on your settings.

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Your files never leave your device.

What is Posterize PDF?

Posterize PDF is a technique that splits a single large PDF page into a grid of smaller pages, allowing you to print and assemble them into a large poster or banner. This is ideal for creating wall-sized prints from standard PDF files.

Why use Posterize PDF?

  • Large Format Printing: Create posters bigger than your printer’s maximum paper size
  • Cost-Effective: Use standard printers instead of expensive large-format services
  • Customizable Grid: Choose how many rows and columns to split your page into
  • Assembly Guidance: Overlap options help you align pages perfectly
  • No Special Software: Works entirely in your browser, no installation needed

Tool Features

  • ✓ Custom grid layout (rows × columns)
  • ✓ Multiple page size options
  • ✓ Overlap for easy assembly
  • ✓ Fit or fill scaling modes
  • ✓ 100% private & secure

How to Create a Poster from PDF

1

Upload PDF

Select the PDF you want to posterize. Your file is processed locally and never leaves your computer.

2

Set Grid & Options

Choose rows and columns, page size, orientation, overlap, and scaling mode. Preview updates in real-time.

3

Print & Assemble

Download your posterized PDF, print all pages, then trim and assemble them into your large poster.

Frequently Asked Questions

Fit: Scales the content to fit entirely within each grid cell, preserving all content but possibly leaving white margins.

Fill (Crop): Scales the content to fill the entire grid cell, which may crop edges but ensures no white space.

Choose “Fit” for important edge content, “Fill” for full-page coverage.

We recommend 5–10mm (or 0.2–0.4 inches) of overlap. This gives you a margin to trim and align pages accurately.

  • For A4/Letter pages: 5mm overlap
  • For larger prints: 10mm overlap
  • Use a ruler and trim carefully for best results

Yes. You can select a page range in the “Advanced Options” section. Each selected page will be split according to your grid settings.

Example: Enter “1-3,5” to posterize pages 1, 2, 3, and 5.

Choose the paper size you’ll actually print on:

  • US Users: Letter (8.5×11 in)
  • International: A4 (210×297 mm)
  • Larger Posters: A3 or Legal for fewer pieces
  • Use “Automatic” orientation unless you need specific layout control

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