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type: guide
title: "Matte Finish Explained for Cards, Flyers, and Posters"
description: "What a matte finish is, how it compares to gloss, and when to choose it. Print matte-finish cards, flyers, and posters with 4OVER4."
resource: https://www.4over4.com/guide/what-is-a-matte-finish
tags: ["guide"]
timestamp: 2026-08-08T21:25:50.722Z
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# Matte Finish Explained for Cards, Flyers, and Posters

What a matte finish is, how it compares to gloss, and when to choose it. Print matte-finish cards, flyers, and posters with 4OVER4.

See [all guide concepts](index.md).

- Page type: guide
- URL: https://www.4over4.com/guide/what-is-a-matte-finish