Stop guessing
before print.

PrepressGate is a fast, lightweight pre-RIP confidence check for small print shops. Catch common print mistakes in seconds.

Try the demoSVG / PDF only
Download for macOSFull .ai/.eps check · Requires Illustrator

Without Gate

  • Duplicate spot colors cause extra separations at RIP
  • Unoutlined text discovered on press
  • RGB files sent to a CMYK workflow
  • Hours lost on manual checks before deadline

With Gate

  • Catch common print mistakes in seconds
  • Clear pass / warning / fail verdict
  • Fix steps included with each issue
  • Pre-RIP confidence before handoff

How it works

1

Upload

Drop .ai or .eps files into the web UI — single files or a whole zip.

2

Analyze

A local agent opens each file in Adobe Illustrator, extracts data, and runs your rules.

3

Review

See a pass/fail report with fix suggestions. Export or share with your team.

What Gate checks

✓Duplicate spot color detection
✓Unoutlined text (live fonts)
✓RGB color mode before RIP
✓Spot color allowlist
✓Image resolution (effective PPI)
✓Stroke widths below minimum
✓Missing linked images
✓Artboard dimensions

Built for production volumes

Multi-file upload

Queue dozens of .ai / .eps files at once from the upload page.

Zip support

Drop a zip archive — Gate extracts and checks every file inside.

Export reports

Download results as plain-text or JSON per file, ready for your workflow.

Secure by design

Company isolation

Every team gets a separate data silo. Agents only see their own jobs.

Signed jobs

Each job payload is HMAC-signed. The agent verifies before and after download.

Clear errors

Stale jobs are auto-reclaimed. Failed checks show the exact reason and fix.

Pricing

Personal

Free

Desktop app, single user

  • Unlimited local checks
  • All preflight rules
  • Export reports
Download for macOS
Early access

Team

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Web UI + API + agents

  • Everything in Personal
  • Multi-user web dashboard
  • Batch & zip processing
  • Agent fleet management
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FAQ

Do I need Adobe Illustrator installed?▶

For the full mode, yes — the agent opens files in Illustrator to extract accurate data. The browser demo works without Illustrator but gives approximate results.

How long does setup take?▶

About two minutes. Install the agent on a machine with Illustrator, paste a bootstrap token, and you're connected.

What file formats are supported?▶

Full mode checks .ai and .eps files. The browser demo also supports .pdf and .svg for quick heuristic checks.

Stop guessing before print

Fast preflight for small print shops. Download the free desktop app — no account required.

Download for macOSTry the demo