Free tool

PDF file check.

Check in seconds whether your PDF is ready for offset printing. The check runs on your device; the file is not sent anywhere.

What is checked
  • ✓Finished size and 3 mm bleed
  • ✓Page count and spreads
  • ✓CMYK colour, RGB or Lab elements
  • ✓Image resolution
  • ✓Font embedding
  • ✓Minimum text size and line weight
  • ✓Safety margin and distance from the spine
  • ✓Small black text and white elements set to overprint
  • ✓Spot colours and die-cut line
  • ✓PDF/X, comments, form fields and hidden layers

The check is based on our published file specifications and is indicative. It does not constitute production approval.