Why Merge PDFs? PDF documents are merged for a number of reasons. One common reason is to combine multiple pages of a document into one file. Whenever PDFs are created from different sources like scans of paper documents or art files, often the resulting scans are different sizes and resolutions. Plus, they may contain text,…
In the printing and production world cost is always directly related to quantity. That is primarily true because of the cost of goods but also with the pre-press or pre-production costs being a close second. We’ll quickly explain and then give a simple example of how you and almost anyone can use the File Splice…
Why Reduce PDF File Size? PDF files are a popular format for sharing documents and are commonly used in printing, but they can sometimes be quite large, making them difficult to upload, download, or send via email. If that’s the case, it may be necessary to reduce the size of a PDF file. How do…
Sooner or later you may need to print documents like booklets, pamphlets, or even custom print-on-demand files. A print job goes more smoothly and is more efficient if you impose the files prior to printing them. Before we get into how to impose PDFs (portable document format) without installing an expensive program like InDesign or…
As with every industry there are terms you need to be familiar with. To have a greater understanding of printing collating is a term you need to know. Collated printing refers to the process of assembling a set of print pages in a specific order. The purpose of collating is to make sure the pages…
The printing industry has come a long way from manual imposition of PDF print files to automating imposition with software. Like most things, both manual imposition and software imposition have their own advantages and disadvantages. It’s important to understand these differences in order to make an informed decision when preparing PDF files for pre-press. Manual…
When it comes to printing PDFs, the quality of the final output can be heavily influenced by the type of compression used. There are two main types of compression: lossy and lossless. Understanding the differences between these two forms of compression can help you make the right decision. It will also ensure that your printed…
Key Features to Look for in Imposition Software Imposition software with the right features is a boon to publishers and printers alike. With automated imposition there is no longer a need to manually impose files for printing since good imposition software organizes files for optimum print efficiency. It also ensures that the final printed product…
When you search online for the best imposition software to automate and print PDFs do you find only high priced software? File Splice is the best low cost, start-to-finish imposition software starting with artwork files and ending with PDFs that are ready for digital or offset print jobs. File Splice is especially equipped for imposing…
FileSplice is a flexible and easy to use low cost imposition software that works with PDF files. We built it for a variety of uses and industries. Printing companies, web to print businesses, title companies, real estate brokers, schools, event planners the list goes on and on. We’ve cut out the need for expensive, complicated…