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Upload any PDF and get a plain-English print-readiness report in seconds. Check bleed, image resolution, CMYK colour, fonts and page size before you send it to a printer.

Check a PDF

What we check

We run the five checks every commercial printer cares about. Each one gets a pass, warn or fail result with a short explanation of what to change.

The five print checks

  • Page size — is the document set to the right dimensions?
  • Bleed — is there at least 3mm extra artwork around the trim edge?
  • Image resolution — are embedded images at least 300 DPI?
  • Colour mode — is the file using CMYK instead of RGB?
  • Embedded fonts — are all fonts included in the PDF?

How it works

  1. Upload your PDF — drag and drop or pick a file.
  2. Run the checks — takes a few seconds and stays in your browser.
  3. Fix what's needed — add bleed, convert RGB to CMYK, then download.

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Start with 2 free checks. No card, no sign-up, no file upload to a server.

Check a PDF

Want to learn more? Read our print-ready guide for a deeper explanation of each check.