# Getting something printed urgently in Paris

A trade show tomorrow morning, a forgotten poster, a dissertation due tonight: in Paris, many workshops can print **within the day**, sometimes in an hour. What makes the difference is above all how the file is prepared and choosing a workshop that offers an express service.

## 1. Arriving with a ready file

This is the first factor in turnaround time. Before calling:

- a **PDF** in the right format, with **bleed** if the print runs to the edge;
- images at a **sufficient resolution** for the print size;
- **fonts embedded**.

The guide [Preparing your file](https://imprimeur.paris/en/guides/preparer-son-fichier/) details these points, and the [pixels and dpi calculator](https://imprimeur.paris/en/guides/calculateurs/) checks whether an image has enough resolution.

## 2. Choosing a product that can be made quickly

| Product | Usual express turnaround | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Flyers, posters, documents | A few hours | Digital printing |
| Business cards | A few hours | Lamination or foil: longer |
| Dissertations, bound documents | A few hours | Longer during submission periods |
| Large format (poster, banner, roll-up banner) | Often within the day | Depending on the machine and the finish |
| Die-cut stickers, offset, foil | Several days | Rarely possible within the day |

These turnaround times are indicative: each workshop states its own, to be confirmed by phone.

## 3. Calling before you go

Specify the product, the quantity, the format, the paper and the time you need it by. Ask:

- the guaranteed **pickup time**;
- the **express supplement**, if there is one;
- whether it is better to **send the file** before coming.

## 4. Pickup or courier

If you cannot go there, some workshops deliver **by courier** within Paris, sometimes in an hour. Otherwise, choose a workshop close to a place you pass through: a metro station or a railway station.

## Where to go in Paris

The imprimeur.paris directory lists the workshops that advertise an express service, same-day pickup or courier delivery, as well as those open on Saturday, with their opening hours and phone number. See the pages “Urgent printing in Paris” and “Printers open on Saturday in Paris”, accessible from the footer.

## Frequently asked questions

### Can I get something printed the same day in Paris?

Yes, for many documents printed digitally: flyers, posters, business cards, bound documents, often in a few hours. Offset, die-cut stickers and some finishes take longer.

### What wastes the most time?

A non-compliant file: wrong format, no bleed, low-resolution images or missing fonts. Checking your PDF before you arrive often saves an hour.

### Does urgent printing cost more?

Often: many workshops charge a supplement for express service or courier delivery. Ask for the price and the pickup time when you place the order.

### What about the weekend?

Some printers are open on Saturday. On Sunday, the choice is very limited: call before you go.

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Updated on 2 November 2026. Source : https://imprimeur.paris/en/guides/impression-urgente/