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Portfolio Printing

At QinPrinting, we specialize in custom portfolio printing for photography, design, illustration, window displays, fashion, architecture, and more. These high-end projects require precise color control, premium materials, and cover surface treatments that complement each creative vision. With over 25 years of offset printing expertise, we've consistently delivered impressive results and won our clients' trust. Let's start your custom portfolio!

Portfolio Printing Instant Quote

Quantity
MOQ: 100pcs
Size (width x height)
Cover
The cover is composed of four pages. They are the front cover, the inside front cover, the inside back cover, and the back cover.
Full color printing
Cover Paper
If you need special paper not shown in the dropdown menu, please contact us.

1 gsm ≈ 0.68 lb Cover Paper

Lamination
We laminate only the outside of the cover.
Surface
We offer a comprehensive selection of special surface finishes which we can apply to most covers, with a few limitations. For example, spot UV can only be applied to matte laminated and soft-touch laminated covers.
These options are only suitable for gold or silver foil stamping up to a 5.9" x 1.18" area; and embossing, debossing, or spot UV up to a 7.87" x 1.96" area. If the special finish area you need is larger than this, please contact us to get a quote.
Besides gold and silver foil, we can foil stamp designs in a range of colors. If you need a special color foil stamp or have specific surface requests, please contact us. We'll be happy to help.
Inner
Full color printing
Page Count
One sheet of paper is equal to two pages.
page-sheet
page-sheet
 
When printing and binding your book, we use “signatures,” with each signature containing 16 pages. While we can print any page count which is a multiple of 4, and using multiples of 16 provides the most economical pricing.
The maximum page count here is 800 pages. If you need more pages, please contact us.
Inner Paper
Please select your paper choice for your internal pages from the dropdown menu. If you have a special request not listed here, get in touch. We'll do everything possible to satisfy your needs.
1 gsm ≈ 0.68 lb Text Paper
Binding
If your book has 48 pages or fewer, we recommend saddle stich as your binding option.
If you have more pages and choose fairly thin paper, such as 80 gsm /54 lb or 105 gsm / 71 lb text paper, we recommend perfect binding.
If your book has heavier interior paper or the page count exceeds 200 pages, sewn perfect binding will be your best choice.
Wire-O and spiral binding are other options and both of them open flat.
perfect binding
sewn perfect binding
wire-o binding
saddle stitch binding
spiral binding
To other countries, please contact us
Delivery from Shanghai, China to 90063, USA
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MOQ: 100pcs
Choose your binding type.
We use high-quality sewn hardcover binding which gives a "square" printable spine.
hardcover binding
hardcover wire-o binding
Cover
A hardcover book's cover is printed on one side only; the outer-facing side. The inside front cover and inside back cover are glued to the end sheets.
Full color printing
Cover Paper
157 gsm

157 gsm ≈ 58.0 lb Cover Paper

Lamination
We laminate only the outside of the cover as the inside is glued to the end sheets.
Grey Board Thickness
Surface

Please choose from the options below.

These options are only suitable for gold or silver foil stamping up to a 5.9" x 1.18" area; and embossing, debossing, or spot UV up to a 7.87" x 1.96" area. If the special finish area you need is larger than this, please contact us to get a quote.

Besides gold and silver foil, we can foil stamp designs in a range of colors. If you need a special color foil stamp or have specific surface requests, please contact us. We'll be happy to help.
End sheet
The end sheets connect the hardcover casing and the interior pages when binding the book. So, there are two end sheets, one at the front and one at the back and both glued to the grayboard cover.
blank end sheet option
color end sheet option
End Sheet Paper
If your book size is 8.5" x 11" or less with an interior page count of fewer than 320 pages, then a good option for the end sheets is 140 gsm / 95 lb offset paper.
If your book size is larger than 8.5" x 11", then 180 gsm / 122 lb offset paper would be better.
If your end sheets will be printed and your book's interior uses gloss or matte art paper—say, for an art book or coffee table book—to make sure the colors match well, use 157gsm / 58 lb gloss or matte art paper for your end sheets.

1 gsm ≈ 0.68 lb Text Paper

Inner
Full color printing
Page Count
One sheet of paper is equal to two pages.
page-sheet
page-sheet
 
When printing and binding your book, we use “signatures,” with each signature containing 16 pages. While we can print any page count which is a multiple of 4, and using multiples of 16 provides the most economical pricing.
The maximum page count here is 800 pages. If you need more pages, please contact us.
Inner Paper
Please select your paper choice for your internal pages from the dropdown menu.
If you have a special request not listed here, get in touch. 
1 gsm ≈ 0.68 lb Text Paper
Flap Width
inch
Full color printing
Dust Jacket Paper
1 gsm ≈ 0.68 lb Text Paper
Lamination
Surface
Besides gold and silver foil, we can foil stamp designs in a range of colors. If you need a special color foil stamp or have specific surface requests, please contact us. We'll be happy to help.
To other countries, please contact us
Delivery from Shanghai, China to 90063, USA
EXW Shanghai Price
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Shipping Cost to Door
Please enter zip code and click “Apply”
*Excluding duty and tax
Total
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*The price doesn't include shipping costs.*
Estimated weight:

Common Portfolio Sizes

What size you choose to print your portfolio depends a lot on the photographs or art reproductions you include, the number of images, the text, layout and orientation, and so on. A landscape-oriented portfolio, say, of full-color art photography will be larger than a portfolio made for a boutique artisan jeweler which you'd expect to have a smaller, more intimate format suggestive of the qualities of handmade crafts.

  • Common sizes for many of the portfolios we print are 8.5" by 11", 5.5" by 8.5", 148 mm x 210 mm, 6" by 9" and 9" by 6".

Smaller sizes are a good idea if you need to mail out a lot of copies. Larger sizes make a stronger impression. But you're not limited to the suggestions above by any means. At QinPrinting, we specialize in creating totally individual, unique, custom portfolios in any size or format that's right for your work and aims. Just consider that extensive customization leads to higher costs and often a slower turnaround because of the additional pre-press and setup work. But for many artists and other creatives, the investment in creating something truly exceptional proves to be worthwhile. It's up to you!

Portfolio Paper Options

While most portfolios contain both images and text, the trend in contemporary design is toward more photography and less text. In most cases, you'll need to pick a paper that gives sharp photo reproduction and clear text. We recommend gloss or matte text paper for vibrant, faithful color, perfect contrast, and fine detail. If you want an eco-friendly, natural look and a writing-friendly surface, consider uncoated paper for your portfolio.

Cover Paper

Interior Paper

Hardcover Paper

Bindings for Portfolios

While we'll make your portfolio to any specifications you choose, any shape and size you like, the choice of binding matters, too, because it alters the appearance and durability of your finished product. Let's introduce the most common, professional-looking options. You can open all the following bindings flat.

 We use this binding style for standard paperback portfolios. We collate the interior pages into a block, glued together, and then glued into a wrap-around cover made of heavier art paper or lightweight card stock. For portfolios with a higher page count, this is a great option.

We use this binding style for a lot of portfolios we print. We collate the interior pages into sets called signatures, which are then sewn together and fixed into a wrap-around cover made of heavier art paper or lightweight card stock. For portfolios with a moderate page count that needs to lay flat, this is a great option.

To saddle stitch your portfolio, we fold the printed interior sheets and stack them inside the cover sheet before stapling them together down the curved edge. Saddle stitch is only possible with a page count divisible by four, up to a maximum of 64 pages. But to make sure the catalog is neat and lies flat, we recommend a limit of 48 pages or fewer for this style of binding.

This binding is another popular choice for portfolios destined to “do the rounds” of potential clients, for its practicality and flexibility. We punch or drill holes into the pages down one side and then bind them with a plastic coil which spirals through the holes. We crimp the coil at both ends so the pages don't come loose. You can turn the pages of a spiral-bound book through 360° and also lay the open portfolio completely flat. We can laminate the pages to make them extra-resistant to UV light.

In this binding, we organize the interior pages into signatures which are then printed, cut, and sewn, and glued into a hard casing covered by a printed sheet which forms the cover. This binding is the most durable and high-end, especially if you add a dust jacket, end sheet papers, and a marker ribbon, for example.

Whichever binding style you choose, we like to make it easy for you to design your portfolio. So, you can use one of our ready-made design templates if you like. And please ask us for paper samples. We'll be happy to send them to you in the mail at no extra charge.

Why Choose QinPrinting to Print Your Portfolio

QinPrinting offers affordable, high-quality printing with custom options and expert support for your portfolio.

Marketing promotion and brand building

High-Quality Printing

25+ years of experience ensuring vibrant, detailed prints.

Build loyalty

Exceptional Customer Support

Friendly and professional assistance throughout the process.

Competitive Factory Price

Affordable Pricing

High-quality results at competitive prices.

Strict Color Control

Custom Options

Choose from various paper stocks, finishes, and sizes.

QinPrinting Rated Excellent for Portfolio Printing

FAQs

How much does it cost to print a portfolio?

You can get an insight into the cost of printing a custom portfolio from our at-a-glance price charts.

Paperback Portfolio Printing Price Chart (8.5" x 11")

Quantity100pcs500pcs1000pcs2000pcs5000pcs10000pcs
96pp + 4pp$7.53 each
$753 total
$2.17 each
$1,083 total
$1.41 each
$1,410 total
$1.08 each
$2,158 total
$0.92 each
$4,579 total
$0.86 each
$8,583 total
160pp + 4pp$11.68 each
$1,168 total
$3.42 each
$1,712 total
$2.24 each
$2,237 total
$1.73 each
$3,454 total
$1.45 each
$7,268 total
$1.37 each
$13,712 total
240pp + 4pp$16.85 each
$1,685 total
$5.00 each
$2,499 total
$3.29 each
$3,292 total
$2.53 each
$5,066 total
$2.13 each
$10,650 total
$2.01 each
$20,131 total
  • Cover: 250 gsm / 92 lb coated cover paper with matte lamination
  • Interior: 128 gsm / 87 lb coated text paper, full color printing
  • Please note that all prices are EXW our facility and do not include shipping costs.
 

Hardcover Portfolio Printing Price Chart (8.5" x 11")

Quantity100pcs500pcs1000pcs2000pcs5000pcs10000pcs
64pp$9.85 each
$985 total
$2.78 each
$1,388 total
$2.05 each
$2,047 total
$1.75 each
$3,503 total
$1.52 each
$7,603 total
$1.46 each
$14,569 total
96pp$12.67 each
$1,267 total
$3.57 each
$1,787 total
$2.59 each
$2,589 total
$2.15 each
$4,295 total
$1.81 each
$9,061 total
$1.73 each
$17,342 total
128pp$15.49 each
$1,549 total
$4.38 each
$2,191 total
$3.11 each
$3,105 total
$2.53 each
$5,062 total
$2.10 each
$10,518 total
$2.01 each
$20,114 total
  • Cover: 157 gsm / 58 lb coated cover paper with matte lamination wrapped on 2.5 mm thickness greybeard
  • Inner: 157 gsm / 106 lb coated text paper
  • Please note that all prices are EXW our facility and do not include shipping costs.
 
For a quote specific to your needs, try our helpful online Printing Cost Calculator to get more prices.
Can I download images directly from the website for printing the portfolio?

No. Website images are generally low resolution. For high-quality portfolio printing, images or photos should be at least 300 dpi to ensure clear, crisp results.

How should I send my artwork?

Feel free to share your artwork with us through email, Sprend, or WeTransfer to [email protected]. Or send us a share link via Dropbox or Google Drive.

Which file types can I send?

For printing purposes, we require artwork in high-resolution PDF format, which includes 0.125 inches / 3 mm bleed.

What color mode is used for printing?

Offset printing uses the CMYK color space.

Can I order sample book?

You can get acquainted with our quality, products, and paper stocks by ordering a sample pack from here.

Let's Talk!

If you're an independent creative professional or work for an agency or corporation and you want to print a gorgeous portfolio of unparalleled beauty and at an astonishingly accessible price, we should talk. Get in touch today to chat through your needs or to ask for a no-obligation quote. We can't wait to help you make your portfolio a masterpiece!

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