Creating Poster Prints and Collage Prints

Overview
Ordering Enlargements and Poster Prints
Ordering Multi-Photo Collage Prints
Common Questions about Ordering Posters and Collage Prints

Overview

Create a high quality single or multiple photo poster-sized print using the photos in your Costco Photo Center account. Poster-sized prints make ideal gifts to brighten up anyone's home or office. Note: enlargements can be either 11x14 or 12x18. Posters can be either 16x20 or 20x30.

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Ordering Enlargements and Poster Prints

The key to creating sharp and vibrant posters and enlargements is to make sure the photos you are using meet the resolution requirements for printing at larger sizes. Below are some recommended resolutions for enlargements and poster prints.

Size Minimum Photo Resolution Required
8x8 Enlargements 920x920
11x14 Enlargements 1610x1265
12x12 Enlargements 1380x1380
12x18 Enlargements2070x1380
16x20 Posters 2300x1840
20x30 Posters 3450x2300

We will inform you if the photos you would like to include in a collage print or that you would like to enlarge are not at an appropriate resolution.

The following steps will guide you through the creation of your poster prints or enlargements.

  1. To begin, click the 'store' tab at the top of most Costco Photo Center pages.
  2. Click 'enlargements and posters' in the 'photo products' area on the left side of the page.
  3. Click the 'enlargements and posters' box.
  4. Select the album that contains the photo you would like to order.
  5. Select the photo you would like as a poster print or enlargement by clicking it once in the photo thumbnail preview on the left.
  6. Please choose the size of your print and enter the quantity you'd like to order in the quantity box.

  7. Take a second to make sure your photo is exactly as you would like. When you are ready, click the checkbox to verify you have reviewed your print and click the 'add to cart' button.

Note: the finish you choose will apply to your entire poster order. Borders are not available for poster prints and enlargements.

We can only deliver posters to you by mail. Enlargements can be collected at a warehouse near you, or can be mailed.

It is important to note that enlargements must have the same finish. For example, you can't order one glossy enlargement and one in a lustre finish.

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Ordering Multi-Photo Collage Prints

Multi-Photo Collages are a great way to creatively display up to 30 of your favorite photos.

  1. To begin, click the 'store' tab at the top of most pages of the Costco Photo Center.
  2. Click the 'collage prints' link in the 'photo products' list.
  3. On the next page, click the 'collage prints' box to proceed.
  4. Click an album that contains photos you would like to include.

  5. Use the links on the left hand side of the page to navigate between albums. The albums that contain selected photos will show a green checkmark beside their name. If you want to add all of the photos from an album to your collage, click the 'select all' link at the top left of the photo list.

    6. NOTE: To remove a photo from your selected photos, click the photo's thumbnail again to remove the checkmark.

  6. When you have made your selections, click the 'continue' button.

  7. Choose your collage poster's size and orientation.

    8. NOTE: We will warn you if photos you selected are at a resolution that would impact the quality of your collage with a warning triangle.

  8. Click the 'continue' button when you are ready to proceed.

  9. Choose a border for your collage. You can try several different combinations of color and border thickness by using the drop down menus provided.

  10. Select the quantity you want to order, check the box next to 'I have reviewed my collage print,' and click the 'add to cart' button when you are ready to order your collage.

If you would like to see a different arrangement for your photos, click the 'shuffle photos' link. You can also select new photos, or change the size and orientation by clicking the respective link.

Note: Collage prints are only available in a lustre finish.

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Common Questions about Ordering Posters and Collage Prints

What does the triangle mean?

A triangle () beside a thumbnail of a photo or a poster size is a warning that at least one of the photos you have selected for your poster or collage print is at a resolution that will negatively impact the quality of your print.

To fix this for a single photo poster, choose a different photo or upload a higher resolution copy of the same photo.

Please see our section on full resolution uploads for more information.

To fix a multi-photo collage print, try selecting more photos. This makes individual photos smaller since they have to accommodate the added photos.

Are there recommended resolutions for poster prints?

In order to make ensure the quality of your single-photo poster we recommend the resolutions listed below.

Print Size Minimum image resolution required
11x14 1610x1265 dpi
12x18 2070x1380 dpi
16x20 2300x1840 dpi
20x30 3450x2300 dpi
11x14 collage 1260x990 dpi
12x18 collage 1620x1080 dpi
16x20 collage 1800x1440 dpi
20x30 collage 2700x1800 dpi

Is there a return or refund policy for poster prints?

If you are dissatisfied with your poster or collage poster order, we will provide a replacement or a full refund.

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