Impose, merge, and batch arrange PDFs or images for print right in your browser. No software to install, maintain or keep secure. Built for printers, designers, offices and anyone preparing print-ready files or creating document bundles.

What Can You Use File Splice For?

  • Step-and-repeat layouts for stickers, labels, rack cards, business cards, or packaging
  • N-up imposition for arranging multiples designs/files per sheet
  • Batch merging of PDFs for streamlined printing
  • Gang-run printing preparation with auto-alignment
  • Adding crop marks and bleed to files.
  • Handling variable quantities of files
  • Inserting custom cover sheets and slip sheets for easy collation and identification in batches

How File Splice Works

  1. Drag and drop your files in the browser or connect via FTP for bulk uploads
  2. Use PDF, JPG or PNG files
  3. Create custom templates, page size, margins, spacing, bleed, etc.
  4. Choose imposition style cut and stack, step and repeat, n-up, packable
  5. Download a print-ready PDF — in seconds

Screenshot of File Splice’s online PDF imposition tool showing cut and stack layout

Key Features

  • Access from anywhere in the world, cloud based, no software to download
  • Merge multiple PDFs into one
  • Merge functionality with N-Up, Step-and-Repeat, Cut and Stack and Rectangle Packing option
  • Cut marks, bleed, and margin control
  • Automatically generate cover sheets for collating large batches
  • Handle variable quantities easily and adjust on the fly
  • Transparent background support (for PNGs and logos)
  • Client-side processing — your files never leave your device
  • Imposition API available for developers
  • Collate tool works with multi page files to bundle documents together or create new multi page files
  • PDF splitter tool works to pull pages out of multi page PDF documents

Who Uses File Splice?

  • Print shops preparing client artwork
  • Sticker and label makers needing fast layout tools
  • Designers creating proofs or mockups
  • Packaging professionals batching die lines and cut files
  • Developers automating print workflows via API
  • Web to print companies, Etsy Shops and more

Why File Splice?

File Splice is a lightweight alternative to tools like Adobe InDesign, PDFnUp, Imposition Studio, Sejda, Montax Imposer and CutePDF. It’s built for speed, simplicity, and privacy. It’s low cost with no setup charges or long term contracts.

The File Splice team offers free setup of your workflow and free support. You don’t need a license, a server, or a manual — just a browser.

Developer Access: File Splice Imposition API

Need to automate layout, merging, or batch imposition in your own application? Use the FileSplice API to:

  • Generate print-ready PDFs via RESTful endpoints
  • Batch process user uploads for eCommerce and web-to-print workflows
  • Utilize webhooks for lightweight, event-driven communication in your workflow

View API Documentation →

Frequently Asked Questions

How Do I Sign Up?
Sign up is simple and takes a few seconds, start here.

Can I impose PNGs or images?
Yes the system supports PNG and JPG files as well as PDFs.

Is this secure?
Yes, File Splice is SSL encrypted and hosted on AWS

Can I automate/integrate this for my print shop?
Yes, use the FileSplice API to automate workflows.

Do you support custom layouts, cut marks and bleed?
Yes, you have total control to create templates based upon your layout requirements and save them within your account.

What is the cost and are there any setup charges or long term comitments?
There are no setup charges or long term commitments. It’s simple month to month pay as you go pricing.

Can you add multiple users to collaborate?
Yes the system has functionality to create an organization and add users. Additional users to a main user are billed at a discount.

Is there anything to install or download?
No the software lives in the cloud, there is nothing to download, install or maintain.

How To Contact File Splice and Get Support

File Splice offers free setup and support to all paying accounts. Simply email info@filesplice for support and any questions you have.