Artworker: Prepress Automation Software
Artworker helps print and packaging companies manage the transition from file upload to press. It is designed for teams looking to reduce manual preflight checks and consolidate customer approvals.
At a glance
- Category
- Operations
- Best for
- Print companies, Packaging companies, Publishing houses, Small digital print shops
- Pricing
- Plans include a free tier for branded file sharing, an Early Adopter plan starting at £675 +VAT/year, and a Growth plan from £2.5k +VAT/year.
- Key use cases
- Automating Prepress Checks, Managing Customer Approvals, Organizing Large File Intake, Standardizing File Output
- Integrations
- VB Media, PrintLogic, Zapier, Open API
- Official website
- artworker.com
Artworker is a prepress automation tool designed for the printing, publishing, and packaging industries. It supports the workflow between receiving a customer file and sending it to the press, covering stages including checking, fixing, and proofing.
The platform is designed for print shops of various sizes, including small digital businesses. It helps teams identify common artwork errors—such as bleed, color, and font issues—and provides tools to correct them.
Buyers can use the software to provide a branded portal for customers to upload large files and sign off on proofs using digital checklists. This may help centralize communication and reduce the number of email threads during the approval process.
Before choosing Artworker, buyers should confirm which pricing tier they need, as the free version is limited to file sharing, while automation and preflight tools are available in paid plans.
Key Features
Scans files for bleed, color, font, trim, safety zones, and overprint issues to identify errors before printing.
Supports fixes such as adding or editing bleed, converting text to outlines, and resizing artwork.
Provides tools for customers to annotate proofs, view version history, and sign off using checklists.
Offers a custom upload portal with a unique URL and embedded widgets for customers to send large files.
Designed to improve the resolution of images provided in artwork files.
Tracks a history of file changes to help ensure the correct version is sent to production.
Use Cases
Using preflight templates to identify low-resolution images or embedded font issues upon upload.
Sending proofs with pinned comments and automated chaser emails to support customer sign-offs.
Using a branded portal to receive high-resolution artwork without relying on email attachment limits.
Applying fix-ups such as removing crop marks or optimizing PDFs for press requirements.
Best For
Integrations
Pricing
Plans include a free tier for branded file sharing, an Early Adopter plan starting at £675 +VAT/year, and a Growth plan from £2.5k +VAT/year.
FAQ
It supports the prepress process by scanning files for errors, allowing for automated corrections, and providing a platform for customers to review and approve proofs online.
Yes, there is a free plan that includes a branded file-sharing portal with a 20GB max file size and 30-day storage.
It has integrations with VB Media and PrintLogic, connects to apps via Zapier, and offers an Open API for custom connections.
The tool can check for issues with bleed, trim, safety zones, RGB and spot color usage, embedded fonts, and overprint issues.
Source category: Operations
Source subcategory: Workflow Automation
