File Splice allows you to easily collate multiple file types into one. Our simple collate tool lets you drag and drop PDF, JPG or PNG files into the system. You can then duplicate and rearrange them with ease. Once you have the files in the order you want them click the collate button. The system…
File Splice is a simple, reliable and low cost solution to automate your printing workflow. File Splice functions as a file repository, imposition software, collation software and more. The printing industry is extremely crowded, actually too crowded. Equipment advances and web-to-print technology has fueled massive growth in the past decade. Per this research the printing…
To collate something simply means to place it in a specific order. To collate with regards to printing means to place pages in specific order. Here is a simple info graphic of what it looks like to collate pages. Collate Tool for Placing Files In Order Here at File Splice we have a simple drag…
Looking to combine some PDFs but you’re using a MAC? No problem. File Splice isn’t a downloadable software meaning you don’t have to install it locally on your machine to use it. It lives in the cloud so connecting from a MAC or PC the app will work all the same. People will argue all…
Do you have a handful of PDFs you need to combine in a specific order? This is essentially what’s known as collating in the printing industry. Collating is the act of placing things in a specific order. Placing PDFs In A Specific Order We have a collating tool in the works that’s launching soon. When…
With File Splice you can easily combine picture files on a page in a specific size. Simply create a template by entering the size of the page you want and the size photos need to be on the page. You have control of the dimensions of the photos, the spacing between them and the page…
Short run commercial printing comes with several unique challenges. The main challenge is how to maximize profitability while keeping quality high and turnaround time quick. Printing companies regardless of size face this challenge but it’s especially critical for small to medium shops. Larger shops can more easily absorb costs associated with short run jobs. However,…
Prepress Automation Software should not be complicated and it should not cost thousands of dollars. Unfortunately most are and most do but we’re here to change that. File Splice is a simple solution to merge files for print in cut and stack or step and repeat (n-up) format. It’s easy to get set up by…
Here is how to combine and compress PDFs in one step in seconds. Here is a simple demonstration along with instructions below as to how you can combine and compress any shape or size PDF files you have. Making PDFs Smaller While Merging them To illustrate how to easily combine and compress PDFs we’ll use…
Collate means to collect and assemble printed sheets/material in a specific order or sequence. Based upon your needs for a specific job or product line you could have a few different requirements for how you need files collated. Here at File Splice we have two solutions we’d like to share that can help with collating….