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type: faq
title: "What is matte printing and how does it differ from glossy?"
description: "Matte printing uses a non-reflective finish that absorbs light instead of bouncing it back. Colors read softer and more muted than on gloss, and the surfac"
resource: https://www.4over4.com/faqs/general/what-is-matte-printing-and-how-does-it-differ-from-glossy
tags: ["Finish", "faq"]
timestamp: 2026-07-20T18:54:40.856Z
---

# What is matte printing and how does it differ from glossy?

Matte printing uses a non-reflective finish that absorbs light instead of bouncing it back. Colors read softer and more muted than on gloss, and the surfac

Part of the **Finish** hub. See [all faq concepts](index.md).

- Page type: faq
- Hub: Finish
- URL: https://www.4over4.com/faqs/general/what-is-matte-printing-and-how-does-it-differ-from-glossy