PDF Preflight & Print QA

Your PDFs deserve a perfect first print.

Inspect, analyse and improve your publishing files before sending them to print. Catch costly mistakes — wrong trim size, low-resolution images, missing bleed — in seconds.

No credit card required 10 automated quality checks Downloadable PDF report
The Quality Inspector

10 automated checks, run on every upload

Every issue found is tied to a page number, a plain-English explanation, and a recommended fix — so you know exactly what to change before you print.

Page Dimensions

Flags pages that don't match your selected trim size.

Page Size Consistency

Detects mixed trim sizes within a single document.

Image Resolution

Measures effective DPI for every placed image at print size.

Margins & Safe Area

Warns when text or art sits too close to the trim edge.

Bleed & Trim Box

Verifies bleed is present and meets your configured amount.

Font Embedding

Checks whether fonts are embedded or may be substituted.

Blank Pages

Finds pages with no text, image, or vector content.

Duplicate Pages

Identifies pages that are accidentally repeated.

Structure & Integrity

Detects corruption, encryption, and malformed PDFs.

Color & Transparency

Notes RGB images and transparency effects to review.

Live interactive demo

Try a real inspection, right now

This runs the actual PrintReady analysis engine — no account required. Upload your own PDF or try one of our sample files.

1. Try a sample file

Or upload your own

Drop your PDF here, or click to browse

PDF files up to 15MB · Processed securely and deleted after review

2. Print specification

Demo uploads are capped at 15MB / 40 pages, rate-limited, and never saved. Create a free account for full limits, saved history, and downloadable reports.

Choose a sample or upload a PDF to see real results here.

How it works

From upload to print-ready in under a minute

STEP 1

Upload your PDF

Drag and drop your manuscript, cover, or print file. Files are stored securely and removed automatically.

STEP 2

Choose your print spec

Pick a standard trim size or enter custom dimensions, bleed, and safe margins.

STEP 3

Automated inspection

PrintReady runs 10 structural and visual checks across every page in seconds.

STEP 4

Review & export

Get a color-coded dashboard and a downloadable PDF report with fixes for every issue.

Supported specifications

Built around the trim sizes self-publishers actually use

Choose a standard size or enter fully custom dimensions, bleed, and margins.

8.5 × 11 in
US Letter
8 × 10 in
Workbook
8.5 × 8.5 in
Square
6 × 9 in
Novel / Trade
5 × 8 in
Digest
5.5 × 8.5 in
Trade paperback
7 × 10 in
Non-fiction
Custom
Enter your own

PrintReady checks your file against the dimensions you select. It does not certify or guarantee acceptance by Amazon KDP, IngramSpark, or any other specific printing platform.

Pricing

Simple pricing that scales with you

Start free. No credit card required. Upgrade any time.

Free

$0/month
  • 2 inspections / month
  • All 10 quality checks
  • Downloadable PDF report
  • 7-day inspection history
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Pro

$9/month
  • 50 inspections / month
  • All 10 quality checks
  • Unlimited project history
  • Compare report versions
  • Priority processing
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Business

$19/month
  • Unlimited inspections
  • All 10 quality checks
  • Unlimited project history
  • Team-ready architecture
  • Priority processing
  • Admin usage dashboard
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Paid plans are pre-configured for launch and are not yet billed — every account currently runs on the Free tier limits shown above.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

No. PrintReady is an independent quality-assurance tool that checks for common, well-documented print-readiness problems — wrong dimensions, low-resolution images, missing bleed, and more. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or certified by Amazon KDP, IngramSpark, or any other printing platform, and passing our checks does not guarantee acceptance. Always review your printer's specific requirements and a physical proof before a full print run.