PDF/X quick check

Quick check of the key PDF/X features: output intent, fonts, trim boxes and encryption, with a traffic light report. Not a replacement for a full preflight.

Drop your print PDF here

Quick check of key PDF/X requirements. Your file stays on your device.

Your file stays on your device · nothing is uploaded

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How it works

1 Drag your PDF into the box or choose the file, also straight from Google Drive or Dropbox.
2 The check starts automatically as soon as you choose the file, and you see the traffic-light result right away.
3 Start processing. It happens right on your device.
4 Download the result. Done, no sign-up and no watermark from us.

Frequently asked questions

Are my files uploaded?

No. With this tool, your file never leaves your device. Even with Google Drive or Dropbox, it comes straight from your cloud to you, without passing through us.

Does the check replace a full preflight?

No. It checks key PDF/X features that can be detected from the file structure (output intent, fonts, boxes, encryption). The quick check does not assess color spaces in the page content, overprint or image resolution.

Are there limits on file size or page count?

The main limit is your device, because that is where the work happens. Files up to 100 MB work reliably. With very large files, an older smartphone needs a little patience.

Is the tool free?

Yes. All tools on Gatefrog are free to use, with no sign-up, no installation and no watermark from us.

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