Printed perforated window film costs $4.99 per square foot at Printwise — 6 mil 80/20 one-way vision film, printed and ready to install, with no minimum order. A 4 ft × 6 ft storefront window (24 sq ft) is $119.76, a 4 ft × 8 ft window is $159.68, the side and rear glass on popular cars, SUVs and pickups takes 30–67 sq ft ($150.65–$336.53), and on cargo vans 29–118 sq ft ($142.56–$590.12). Files approved by 2 PM EST are printed the same business day and ship the next business day. We print and ship; installation is done by you or your installer.
This page gives you the arithmetic before you order: what the film is, what a typical storefront or vehicle costs, what changes the price, and how to measure. The rate is the same whether you order one door panel or a whole row of storefronts.
What you get for $4.99 per square foot
- Film: 6 mil perforated window film with an 80/20 ratio — 80% printed surface, 20% open holes. That is the strongest graphic of the common perforation patterns while still letting people see out from inside.
- Print: full-color eco-solvent print on an Epson S8170, with a free file check by a person before anything prints.
- Finish: shipped unlaminated. Unlaminated 80/20 typically lasts about 2 years outdoors; an installer can apply an optically clear perforated-film laminate if a job needs longer life.
- No minimum order and no setup fee. Shipping is calculated at checkout.
Storefront and office glass: cost by window size
Price is window area times $4.99. Sizes below are the visible glass; when you order, add 1 inch of bleed on every side of each panel.
| Window | Size | Area | Print cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small shop window | 3 ft × 4 ft | 12 sq ft | $59.88 |
| Door glass panel | 3 ft × 6 ft | 18 sq ft | $89.82 |
| Standard storefront window | 4 ft × 6 ft | 24 sq ft | $119.76 |
| Large storefront window | 4 ft × 8 ft | 32 sq ft | $159.68 |
| Wide display window | 5 ft × 8 ft | 40 sq ft | $199.60 |
| Full-height storefront pane | 6 ft × 10 ft | 60 sq ft | $299.40 |
| Two large panes | 2 × 4 ft × 8 ft | 64 sq ft | $319.36 |
Vehicle windows: cost by vehicle
The figures below are the window film area for the side and rear glass from our vehicle wrap calculator, which measures each vehicle panel by panel. If you are only covering the rear window, the area — and the price — is a fraction of these numbers.
| Vehicle | Window film area | Print cost at $4.99 |
|---|---|---|
| Toyota Corolla | 39 sq ft | $196.86 |
| Honda Civic Hatchback | 37 sq ft | $185.93 |
| Toyota Camry | 46 sq ft | $231.74 |
| Honda CR-V | 44 sq ft | $217.66 |
| Ford Explorer | 59 sq ft | $292.31 |
| Honda Odyssey | 67 sq ft | $336.53 |
| Ford F-150 | 30 sq ft | $150.65 |
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500, crew cab | 44 sq ft | $220.46 |
| Ford Transit Connect | 29 sq ft | $142.56 |
| Ford Transit, medium roof, long wheelbase | 97 sq ft | $482.88 |
| Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, high roof, long wheelbase | 118 sq ft | $590.12 |
Covering the windows on a full wrap? The body vinyl is priced separately — see square footage and print cost by vehicle type.
What changes the price
- Area is the only variable. There is no per-design, per-color or setup charge; a photo graphic costs the same per square foot as a one-color logo.
- Number of panels. Several windows of the same size simply add up. Splitting one large window into panels does not change the per-foot price.
- Bleed. Add 1 inch on every side of each panel so the installer can trim to the frame.
- Laminate. Not included and not required for most short- and mid-term campaigns. If you want one for a longer outdoor run, your installer applies an optically clear perforated-film laminate on site.
How to measure and order
- Measure each pane of glass, height × width in inches, inside the frame or gasket.
- Add 1 inch of bleed on every side (2 inches to each dimension).
- Multiply height × width and divide by 144 to get square feet. Add up all panes.
- Set up your file in CMYK at a minimum of 100 DPI at full size, with bold, high-contrast artwork — fine detail and small type are softened by the perforations. See how to prepare a print-ready file.
- Order the total square footage on the 80/20 perforated window film product page and upload your file.
80/20 vs other perforation ratios
Perforated film comes in several ratios. 80/20 gives the most vivid graphic outside and a slightly darker view inside; 70/30, 60/40 and 50/50 are progressively more open, with brighter interiors and weaker graphics. Printwise prints 80/20 because it is the ratio most storefront and rear-window jobs call for. For a full explanation of how one-way vision works, read the perforated window film guide.
A note on vehicle rear windows
Rules for covering a vehicle rear window with perforated film vary by state, and some states also limit side windows. Check your state's vehicle visibility rules before ordering rear-window graphics for a road-going vehicle.
Frequently asked questions
How much does perforated window film cost per square foot?
$4.99 per square foot at Printwise for printed 6 mil 80/20 film, with no minimum order and no setup fee.
How much does it cost to cover a storefront window?
A 4 ft × 6 ft window is $119.76 and a 4 ft × 8 ft window is $159.68 in print. Add shipping at checkout; installation is separate.
Is perforated window film laminated?
Printwise ships it unlaminated. It typically lasts about 2 years outdoors that way; an installer-applied optically clear laminate can extend it.
Can you see out through perforated window film?
Yes. From inside, the 20% open holes let people see out, especially in daylight. From outside, the printed surface reads as a solid graphic.
How fast does it ship?
Files approved by 2 PM EST are printed the same business day and ship the next business day. Most orders ship within 1–2 business days of upload, to all 48 contiguous states.
Related guides: Large custom vinyl decal cost by size · Perforated window film guide · Storefront window graphics guide · Square footage and print cost by vehicle type