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Free colour separation & ink coverage report

Turn any normalised PDF into a full A3 separation report: composite preview, ink coverage per colour and a thumbnail for every plate.

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What it does

The Separation / Ink Report turns a normalised PDF into the report a prepress desk reaches for before a job goes to plates: a composite preview, ink coverage per separation and a thumbnail of every plate, laid out on a single A3 sheet. It answers the question everyone argues about, how many colours is this really, and puts a number on coverage so ink can be ordered and cost can be worked out. It is the exact report a working platemaking studio runs on its own jobs, free to try for 7 days, straight in the browser with nothing to install.

How it works

1

Upload a normalised PDF

Drop your artwork in.

2

Generate the report

Get composite, coverage and per-plate thumbnails.

3

Attach or share

Send it with the proof or the job bag.

Frequently asked questions

What is in the report?

A composite preview, ink coverage per separation and a thumbnail for each plate, on one A3 sheet.

Can it read spot colours?

Yes, it reports every separation including named spot colours.

Is it free?

Yes, start with a free 7-day trial, no card needed. After the trial it is R899/mo (Pro) or R2,499/mo (Studio); see the pricing page for details.

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