The preflight and prepress automation engine designed to eliminate bottlenecks, reduce waste, and get jobs on press faster for small to mid-sized print shops.
Get Version 2.19ReadySetPDF doesn't just view files; it engineers them for the press. Explore the complete suite of tools included in version 2.19.
Set it and forget it. Designate watch folders on your local network. ReadySetPDF automatically monitors them, applying your pre-configured templates, impositions, and prepress checks so jobs are ready to print by morning.
Process massive Variable Data Printing streams rapidly using your own hardware. With no browser limitations or lag, you can seamlessly link CSV data sets to PDF templates for personalized direct mailers and healthcare compliance letters.
Maximize your sheet yield instantly. Input custom row/column counts, define exact gutter spacing, and let the engine step-and-repeat single records into production-ready multi-up press sheets in seconds. Ideal for business cards and tags.
Stop wrestling with reader-to-printer spreads. ReadySetPDF automatically paginates multipage documents into perfect 2-up saddle stitch layouts, applying precise spine creep based on your specific paper caliper for flush face trims.
Catch costly errors before they ever reach the plate. Generate detailed preflight reports that analyze files for missing fonts, low-resolution imagery, RGB vs. CMYK color space issues, and improper trim/bleed box definitions.
Bypass frustrating file restrictions. Instantly remove owner passwords and print-lock restrictions from client-supplied PDFs so you can preflight, impose, and send files to the RIP without workflow interruptions.
Process entire folders of PDFs simultaneously. Consolidate chaos into a single print run by seamlessly merging dozens of files into one optimized master document, or apply crop marks and scaling to hundreds of files in a single click.
Generating printer marks shouldn't be a guessing game. Apply professional perimeter crop marks, center marks, and define trim boxes globally across any document. Ensure your bindery department has exactly the edge-to-edge indicators they need.
Break down massive batch files into manageable chunks for different presses. Extract specific page ranges, split a 10,000-page file into 1,000-page segments, or pull single records out of a corrupted print stream instantly.
Fix duplexing errors before they hit the press. Automatically insert blank pages to force right-hand reading, pad documents to divisible page counts for booklet making, or ensure chapter starts always land on the front of a sheet.
Standardize customer files instantly. Force non-standard client PDFs into standard print dimensions (Letter, Tabloid, Custom) while intelligently maintaining aspect ratios, centering content, and automatically adjusting the trim box definitions.
ReadySetPDF is built by a print professional, for print professionals. Download it free and start saving hours per job today.
Download Version 2.19 Now Email Darren DirectlyRequires Windows OS. No installation needed — just unzip and run.