# PDF Poster Maker

Create poster/flyer PDF templates with headline, background image, gradients, and CTA button text

> Canonical page: https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/pdf-poster-maker

- **Category:** Document Tools

- **Keywords:** pdf, poster, flyer, marketing, template, puppeteer

## Overview

Generate a poster-style PDF from HTML/CSS design blocks.

**Features:**
- Large title and subtitle
- Background image + gradient overlays
- CTA copy and button-style text block

## Inputs

- **Title** (text)
- **Subtitle** (text)
- **CTA Text** (text)
- **Button Text** (text)
- **Background Image** (file): Upload background image
- **Gradient From** (text)
- **Gradient To** (text)
- **Accent Color** (color)
- **Show Button** (checkbox)
- **Page Size** (select)
- **Landscape** (checkbox)
- **Wait Until** (select)
- **Extra Wait Time (ms)** (number)

## When to use

- When you need to quickly generate event flyers or promotional posters without complex design software.
- When you want to maintain consistent branding across multiple marketing materials using a unified template structure.
- When you need to convert simple text-based event details into a visually appealing, shareable PDF format.

## How it works

- Upload your background image and input your headline, subtitle, and call-to-action text into the provided fields.
- Customize the visual style by adjusting the gradient overlays, accent colors, and page orientation settings.
- Select your preferred page size, such as A4 or Letter, to ensure the output fits your specific printing or digital distribution needs.
- Click generate to render your design into a high-quality, downloadable PDF file.

## Use cases

- Creating event flyers for local community gatherings or business workshops.
- Generating promotional posters for product launches or seasonal sales campaigns.
- Designing quick announcement sheets for internal office communications or bulletin boards.

## Frequently asked questions

### What file formats can I use for the background image?

You can upload PNG, JPEG, WEBP, GIF, or BMP files with a maximum size of 15MB.

### Can I change the orientation of the poster?

Yes, you can toggle the 'Landscape' checkbox to switch between portrait and landscape orientations.

### Is it possible to hide the call-to-action button?

Yes, simply uncheck the 'Show Button' option in the configuration settings.

### What page sizes are supported?

The tool currently supports A4, Letter, and Legal page sizes.

### How do I adjust the gradient overlay?

You can define the start and end colors of the gradient using the 'Gradient From' and 'Gradient To' fields, which accept RGBA values.

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