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Glossy Photo Paper

Glossy photo paper gives your prints bold color, deep blacks, crisp detail, and the classic shine of a traditional photograph. Red River Paper offers premium glossy inkjet photo paper in multiple weights and finishes for photography, portfolios, greeting cards, presentations, and everyday photo printing.

Choose from lightweight glossy sheets, heavyweight photo papers, printable-back options, double-sided gloss, and metallic finishes designed for brilliant results with compatible dye and pigment inkjet printers.

Papers Pros Demand & Enthusiasts Deserve

You now have access to some of the best glossy photo printer paper on the market at prices well below retail brands. Get ready to print photos that will amaze your friends, family, and clients.

Glossy Photo Paper

UltraPro Gloss 270

Name Change: Formerly 68lb. UltraPro Gloss

UltraPro Gloss 270 is a smooth, resin-coated high-gloss inkjet photo paper designed for vivid color, deep blacks, and sharp detail. The 10.4 mil thickness gives prints a classic photo-lab weight, and the instant-dry coating allows for quick, smear-free handling.

  • Surface: Glossy
  • Tone: Bright White
  • Weight: 270 gsm / 68 lb.
  • Thickness: 10.4 mil

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Polar Gloss Metallic 255

Polar Gloss Metallic 255 is a unique inkjet paper that closely matches the look of photo lab metallic prints.

  • Surface: Glossy photo metallic
  • Tone: Warm
  • Weight: 255 gsm / 66lb.
  • Thickness: 10.4 mil

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Pecos River Gloss 360

Name Change: Formerly 96lb. Pecos River Gloss

Pecos River Gloss 360 is the heaviest and thickest photo glossy stock on the market today. Pecos is one of a kind in North America - a super smooth pigment and dye friendly high gloss with a plain paper back.

  • Surface: Glossy
  • Tone: Bright White
  • Weight: 360 gsm / 96lb.
  • Thickness: 16 mil

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Pecos River Gloss 320 Double-Sided

Name Change: Formerly 86lb. Pecos River Gloss Duo

Pecos River Gloss 320 is a double-sided, high gloss for brilliant photo reproduction with dye and pigment inks. Exclusive to Red River Paper, this is the heaviest, thickest, double-sided glossy for pigment and dye inks on the market.

  • Surface: Glossy - Double-sided
  • Tone: Bright White
  • Weight: 320 gsm / 86 lb.
  • Thickness: 15 mil

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Pecos River Gloss 230

Name Change: Formerly 60lb. Pecos River Gloss

Pecos River Gloss is the ideal glossy for greeting cards, note cards, and design presentations. Pecos products are the only gloss that works with dye and pigment ink and that has a plain, printable back.

  • Surface: Glossy
  • Tone: Bright White
  • Weight: 230 gsm / 60 lb.
  • Thickness: 10 mil

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Pecos River Gloss 155

Name Change: Formerly 42lb. Pecos River Gloss

The medium weight Pecos River Gloss 155 is a low cost premium glossy paper. You can use it for every day printing needs or special projects where you need premium quality printing and a light weight stock. For pigment and dye ink printers. Plain paper on the back for text and light graphics.

  • Surface: Glossy
  • Tone: Bright White
  • Weight: 42lb. / 155 gsm
  • Thickness: 7 mil

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Premium Gloss 120

Name Change: Formerly 32lb. Premium Gloss

Premium Gloss 120 is a lightweight, cast-coated photo paper for inkjet printing. It has a plain paper back, suitable for printing text and light graphics.  Compatible with dye and pigment ink.

  • Suface: Glossy
  • Tone: Bright White
  • Weight: 120 gsm / 32lb. 
  • Thickness: 5.5 mil

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Glossy Photo Paper for Vibrant, Professional-Quality Prints

Get Richer Color and Sharper Photo Detail

Glossy photo paper is made for images you want to look bright, detailed, and full of contrast. Its smooth coated surface holds ink near the surface of the sheet, helping photographs reproduce with saturated colors, defined details, smooth tonal transitions, and deep blacks.

That makes glossy inkjet paper especially well suited for colorful photography, high-contrast images, portraits, landscapes, commercial photography, portfolios, promotional materials, and other projects where image impact matters.

Choose the Right Glossy Photo Printer Paper for Your Project

Not every glossy paper needs to have the same weight, thickness, or construction. Red River Paper gives you options ranging from lightweight everyday sheets to substantial photo stocks that have the weight and feel you expect from a professionally produced photograph.

For a classic photo-lab look and feel, UltraPro Gloss 270 combines a bright white base with a smooth resin-coated surface and 270 gsm weight.

When you want an exceptionally substantial print, Pecos River Gloss 360 weighs 360 gsm and measures 16 mil thick, making it the heaviest glossy option in the Pecos River line.

For cards and projects where the reverse side matters, Pecos River Gloss 230 combines a glossy image surface with a plain paper back that can be used for text and light graphics.

You can also choose Pecos River Gloss 320 Double-Sided when your project calls for high-gloss printing on both sides.

Glossy Paper for Photos, Cards, Portfolios, and More

Glossy paper isn't limited to traditional photo prints. The right weight and construction can make it useful across a wide range of inkjet printing projects.

Use glossy photo paper for:

  • Photography and photo enlargements
  • Portrait and family photos
  • Landscape and travel photography
  • Portfolios and presentation books
  • Greeting and note cards
  • Promotional and marketing materials
  • Graphic design presentations
  • Photo books and albums
  • High-impact artwork and reproductions

Choosing the paper based on the finished project is just as important as choosing the surface. A lightweight gloss can work well when you need flexibility or lower bulk, while a heavier sheet creates a more substantial finished piece.

Our UltraPro Gloss 270™ is a Perfect Replacement for the Following Papers

  • Epson Premium Gloss
  • Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy
  • Ilford Galerie Smooth Gloss
  • Ilford Glossy Photo
  • Canon Glossy Photo Paper
  • HP Premium Plus Glossy
  • HP Premium Paper Paper
  • Canon Platinum Pro Paper

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