Print Data Preflight
Upload a PDF and check it against the most important print requirements — bleed, font embedding, color profile. Entirely in the browser.
Check PDFThis check does not replace your print shop's own preflight review — it helps catch obvious problems in advance.
How it works
Upload your PDF
Stays local in the browser, no server upload.
Automatic check
Bleed, fonts, output intent, images.
Review the result
Fix issues before sending to the print shop.
Benefits
Good to know about this tool
Checks an uploaded PDF against the most important print requirements that can be reliably determined in the browser: bleed, font embedding, output intent, and embedded images.
Many print jobs are rejected or printed with quality issues due to missing bleed or unembedded fonts — a quick pre-check avoids that.
- Check a file before sending it to the print shop
- Compare layout exports from different programs
- Avoid common beginner mistakes in print data
- Always export with 3mm bleed, even if not certain it's needed
- Embed fonts before export, or convert them to outlines
Frequently Asked Questions
Is my file uploaded anywhere?
Stays entirely on your device — no upload to a server.
Does the tool also check ink coverage or overprint?
Deliberately out of scope: ink coverage, overprint, and trap/registration checks require specialized preflight software (e.g. callas pdfToolbox) — this tool only checks the items above, which can be reliably determined in the browser.
The information, templates, scripts, calculations and recommendations provided are intended for educational and assistance purposes only. Always review and test any generated result before production use. IT Smart Service accepts no liability for misuse, data loss, outages, security incidents, or legal, financial or technical damages arising from incorrect or improper use. Responsibility for validation, testing and deployment decisions rests with the user.
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