Print delivery
Check the final file
Review image resolution, fonts and page boxes before sending a PDF to a print provider.
A useful PDF task, made simple
PDF Print Preflight.
Check whether your PDF is ready for a print shop.
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Use the page controls to inspect your document.
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Your print report is ready
Review the findings below, then download the report for your records.
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Your file stays on your device. Nothing is uploaded.
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How to check a PDF before printing
- 01
Upload your PDF
Choose the document you plan to print, or try the sample.
- 02
Review print properties
Check image DPI, fonts, page sizes, print boxes and the output intent.
- 03
Save the report
Download the PDF report, or choose text or JSON for technical details.
PDF Print Preflight: inspect print readiness
Check a PDF for image resolution, font embedding, page sizes, trim and bleed boxes, image color spaces and output intent. Review the pass, fail and review statuses before sending it to a print provider, then download a PDF report or optional text or JSON copy. The original PDF is not changed.
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Who is print preflight for?
Design review
Locate print risks
Use page references and measured DPI to find items that need another look.
Production records
Keep an inspection report
Save the PDF report for a colleague, or use the versioned JSON in a document workflow.
Features and controls
Inspect the original PDF for print
Check resolution, fonts, page boxes and color intent.
What gets inspected
Upload one PDF and choose Start. The server reads the original bytes without rewriting them. It counts page sizes, embedded images, fonts, trim and bleed boxes, image color spaces and output intent.
This is a technical inspection, not printer certification or a guarantee of color accuracy.
Review print findings
Spot low resolution images and mixed page sizes.
Reading the report
Images below 150 effective DPI are listed by page. Fonts that appear unembedded and documents with mixed page sizes are also flagged. Compare the report with your print provider's specifications.
Save the print report
Download the PDF report, text or structured JSON.
Using the result
The result page shows every checked item, its status and supporting evidence. Download the PDF report to share with a print provider, or choose text or JSON for another workflow. Your original PDF is not modified.
Supported files & processing
- Input
- Output
- PDF / TXT / JSON
Open one PDF up to 50 MB and 750 pages. Additional output, memory and processing limits can apply to complex documents.
Processing uses our servers. Source files, temporary files and results are deleted from our servers within 30 minutes after processing finishes. We do not share document contents with third parties or use them to train AI models.
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FAQ
A few useful answers
Know what to expect before you start.
On your deviceDoes Print Preflight change my PDF?
No. The original bytes are inspected on the server; the download is a separate report. The tool does not convert the PDF to PDF/X or repair print problems.
What does the report check?
Page sizes, effective image resolution below 150 DPI, fonts that appear unembedded, explicit trim and bleed boxes, image color spaces and output intent. These are warnings, not press certification.
Will a clean report guarantee good printing?
No. Printers may require different resolution, bleed, color profile or PDF/X settings. Review artwork visually and confirm specifications with your print provider.
Where is my document processed?
This tool uses our servers for processing. Your original file is not overwritten; the result is a separate download. Preview and review the result where available, and download the copy you need before starting over.
