Production time note: For orders above 30,000 units, we add 1 or 2 business days to the production time.
Magazine Printing
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Order magazine printing online at 55printing with design help, a digital proof, and nationwide shipping. Magazines here share the same multipage engine as our booklets and catalogs: select page count, interior paper, self cover or 100 lb. gloss cover, size, and quantity, then read a live print price that follows those options. Rates come from a fresh multipage GotPrint matrix at 98 percent of list so issue length and cover choices are not guessed at checkout.
Use this product for member magazines, campus or alumni issues, brand story editions, nonprofit annual features, and seasonal lifestyle books. Keep mastheads and body copy inside a safe margin from trim, design at 300 DPI, and upload a reader-ordered multipage PDF. Design packages are available in the form if you need layout help before proofing.
Issue length from short to full editions
Number of Pages spans 8 to 96 in steps of 4. Thin 8-16 page issues work for special inserts, event companions, and short brand stories. Our magazine default of 32 pages fits a typical feature issue with ads, columns, and photo spreads. Stretch to 48, 64, or 96 pages for thicker membership yearbooks, multi-section stories, and ad-heavy seasonal editions without leaving the online calculator.
Self cover vs gloss cover on magazines
Self cover prints the cover on the same stock as the interior. That keeps the issue soft and book-like, which many readers expect for matte editorial magazines and text-forward member mailers.
100 lb. Gloss Cover wraps the issue in a thicker glossy shell while interiors stay on your chosen book or text stock. Pick it for newsstand-style impact, photo covers that need shine, and issues that sit in waiting rooms or hotel lobbies where covers take more wear.
Papers that match editorial feel
- 80 lb. Matte Text (magazine default): low glare for long articles, interviews, and type-heavy layouts under indoor lighting.
- 80 lb. Gloss Book: brighter photo spreads when fashion, food, or product photography carries the issue.
- 100 lb. Gloss Book: a heavier interior when each spread should feel premium in the hand.
Some matte and gloss paths start at higher quantities (often 250 or 500). Options that are not available for your paper and quantity stay disabled so pricing stays honest. Standard, Rush, and Express production speeds are listed when deadlines are tight.
How to order
- Select size, page count, paper, cover type, sides, and quantity in the form above.
- Confirm the live print price as pages and cover update, then choose shipping.
- Upload a multipage PDF (or request design help) and review the digital proof.
- Approve the proof, then we print and ship your issue run.
Shop magazines printing when associations, schools, or brands need a multi-page issue with consistent color across every spread.
Keep barcodes and mailing blocks clear of the trim edge on covers that ship in poly bags.
Use the live calculator for magazines printing so page count, paper, and shipping update before artwork upload.
How do I price magazines printing by page count?
Enter page count and quantity in the calculator first so the live print total and shipping update before upload. Keep page counts even for saddle-stitch issues so blanks do not land mid-book.
How should I prepare files for magazines printing?
Export a single multi-page PDF in reader order with bleed, keep critical type inside the safe zone, and approve the digital proof so covers and guts look correct before production.
Magazines printing FAQ
What page counts are available for magazine printing?
Magazine page counts usually step in signatures that match the binding option in the form. Set pages, paper, and quantity together so the live price and shipping weight are honest before upload. Use the live calculator on this page to confirm options before checkout.
Can magazines print full color throughout?
Full color on text pages is the normal path for photo features. Covers often use a heavier stock with gloss or matte coating for newsstand durability. Use the live calculator on this page to confirm options before checkout. Use the live calculator on this page to confirm options before checkout.
Do magazine files need bleed on every page?
Yes for edge-to-edge photos. Keep type out of the gutter and trim safe zones. Upload a single PDF in reader order so the proof can catch page swaps. Use the live calculator on this page to confirm options before checkout.
What binding styles are offered?
Binding options depend on page count and product configuration. Saddle-stitch suits thinner books; thicker catalogs may need another bind. Read the selected option label before checkout. Approve the digital proof, then confirm quantity and shipping in the order form. Use the live calculator on this page to confirm options before checkout.
How long does magazine turnaround take?
More pages and higher quantity add production days. Choose turnaround after page count is set, then add shipping to your distributor zip. Use the live calculator on this page to confirm options before checkout. Use the live calculator on this page to confirm options before checkout.
Is a proof required before magazine printing?
Yes for multi-page paid jobs. A digital proof protects page order, ads, and contact info before the full quantity runs. Use the live calculator on this page to confirm options before checkout. Use the live calculator on this page to confirm options before checkout.