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Free artwork compare, two PDFs side by side

Upload two artwork PDFs and get a comparison report: dimensions, ink separations and differences flagged side by side.

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What it does

Visual Compare takes two artwork PDFs and shows exactly what changed between them: overall dimensions, the ink separation list and the visual differences, flagged side by side. One small change on a Monday, a revised file from a different designer, a spot colour quietly rebuilt, is how two slightly different oranges end up on press. Reading the two files by eye misses it; this tool reads them for you. It runs in the browser, free to try for 7 days, so a revised approval can be checked properly before new plates are made.

How it works

1

Upload both PDFs

Drop in the old and the new artwork.

2

Run the compare

See dimensions, separations and flagged differences.

3

Approve with confidence

Catch unintended changes before plating.

Frequently asked questions

What differences does it catch?

Dimension changes, separation list changes and visual differences between the two files.

Do the files need to be the same size?

No, it reports differences in dimensions as part of the comparison.

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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