In this work, we outline material processing methods to produce MAPbBr3 and MAPbCl3 ceramics with areas ~125 mm 2 and thicknesses (l) between ~0.5 and ~1.9 mm. MAPbX3 ceramics demonstrate optical transparency ≳70% of their theoretical max transmission in the near and short wave infrared (~800 nm to ~2000 nm). Overall, the data demonstrate that microstructural properties (e.g., crystal structure, average grain size (dg), root mean squared surface roughness (Sq), , composition, pores, etc.) can be controlled in order to develop lead halide perovskite ceramics with optical properties tailored to meet the performance metrics of specific applications.