Paper and print
At Mapelina, you can choose smooth 200 gsm standard paper or subtly textured 310 gsm premium paper. Both finishes are matte. The format, map crop, and size of your lettering also shape how the poster looks on your wall.
Compare the width and height of the three portrait formats. The shapes show the paper only; a frame would need additional space.
Choose standard matte if you prefer a smooth surface for your map design. The 200 gsm specification means grams per square metre of paper, not the weight of the finished poster.
Premium matte has a higher paper weight and a subtly textured surface. Choose it if you enjoy visible paper texture. The screen preview shows your design; it cannot show you how the paper feels.
The three portrait formats are A4 at 21 × 29.7 cm, 30 × 40 cm, and 50 × 70 cm. A4 can suit a small nook or gallery wall. 30 × 40 cm gives the design more space, while 50 × 70 cm has more presence as a standalone piece. The available space and your usual viewing distance matter most.
A4, 30 × 40 cm, and 50 × 70 cm have different aspect ratios. Changing format therefore changes the proportions of your design. Check the map crop again: is your important place still clearly visible, do the river and streets fit, and is the lettering easy to read?
Classic frames in black, natural, or white are offered for A4, 30 × 40 cm, and 50 × 70 cm with 200 gsm standard matte paper. 310 gsm premium matte is offered without an included frame. Frame availability also depends on the delivery country; frames are currently unavailable for the USA and Canada. Check the combination offered in the configurator.
Each poster is produced from your design. Check the place, spelling, date, crop, and text size in the preview. Screen brightness and display settings affect how you see colours; a preview is not an exact colour proof and cannot convey the feel of the paper.
No. Both 200 gsm standard matte and 310 gsm premium matte have a matte surface. Standard is smooth; premium has a subtle texture. Any glazing you add can reflect light independently of the paper.
Measure the available wall space and hold up paper in A4 (21 × 29.7 cm), 30 × 40 cm, or 50 × 70 cm. Look from your usual viewing distance to judge the fit. The size illustration on this page shows relative proportions, not actual size on screen.
The classic frames available with your order use 200 gsm standard matte paper. You can choose 310 gsm premium matte as a poster without an included frame and add a suitable frame yourself.
The formats have different aspect ratios. After changing the format, check the crop and lettering again before ordering.