AI creative upstream
AI can help with background artwork and layout direction, but final print text and PDF structure stay in deterministic code.
Print-ready PDF tools and prepress guides
Short answer
Trim Proof tools help turn print briefs into checked PDF/X proofs and explain the file-prep details printers ask for: CMYK-oriented output, bleed, crop marks, embedded vector text, image DPI, PDF/X, and preflight.
Browse the researched pages below by job. Trim Proof currently supports generated proofs for flyers, posters, brochures, business cards, postcards, and letterhead. It is not a universal repair tool for every existing PDF or a client approval suite.
Start a print-ready PDF
Core paths for turning a brief or PDF question into a checked production handoff.
Print-Ready PDF GeneratorCreate print-ready PDF/X files online with bleed, crop marks, CMYK output, embedded vector fonts, and preflight checks.Open guideFlyer Maker With AI Print-Ready PDF/XMake a flyer from a plain-English brief with AI-assisted art, vector text, bleed, crop marks, preflight, and paid clean PDF/X-1a export.Open guideBusiness Card Maker With AI Print-Ready PDF/XMake a business card from a plain-English brief with AI-assisted art, vector text, 3.5 x 2 trim, bleed, preflight, and paid clean PDF/X export.Open guidePoster Maker With AI Print-Ready PDF/XMake poster designs from a brief with an 11 x 17 starter profile, bleed, safe area, vector text, preflight, watermarked free demo art, and paid clean PDF/X export.Open guideBrochure Maker With AI Print-Ready PDF/XMake tri-fold brochures from a brief with 8.5 x 11 setup, panel guides, bleed, vector text, preflight, watermarked demo art, and paid clean PDF/X export.Open guidePostcard Maker for Print-Ready PDF/XMake postcard designs from a brief with bleed, safe area, vector text, crop marks, preflight, watermarked free demo art, and paid clean PDF/X export.Open guideLetterhead Maker for Print-Ready PDF/XMake business letterhead from a brief with vector text, margins, optional bleed, crop marks, preflight, watermarked demo art, and paid clean PDF/X export.Open guideFree Flyer Maker DemoTry a free flyer maker demo with watermarked art, bleed, crop marks, vector text, preflight, and paid clean PDF/X-1a export.Open guideFree Business Card Maker DemoTry a free business card maker demo with watermarked art, 3.5 x 2 trim, 0.125 inch bleed, vector text, preflight, and paid clean PDF/X export.Open guideFree Poster Maker DemoTry a free poster maker demo with watermarked art, 11 x 17 trim, bleed, safe area, vector text, preflight, and paid clean PDF/X export.Open guideFree Brochure Maker DemoTry a free brochure maker demo with watermarked art, tri-fold panel guides, bleed, vector text, preflight, and paid clean PDF/X export.Open guideFree Postcard Maker DemoTry a free postcard maker demo with watermarked art, bleed, mailing-zone guidance, vector text, preflight, and paid clean PDF/X export.Open guideFree Letterhead Maker DemoTry a free letterhead maker demo with watermarked art, margins, vector business details, optional bleed, preflight, and paid clean PDF/X export.Open guide
Prepress checks
File-prep checks for print geometry, color, PDF standards, and preflight evidence.
Online PDF Prepress ToolsUse online PDF prepress tools for print-ready checks: CMYK output, bleed, crop marks, PDF/X, embedded fonts, trim boxes, and preflight.Open guidePrepress Checklist for Print-Ready PDFsUse a prepress checklist to prepare print-ready PDFs with bleed, crop marks, CMYK-oriented output, embedded fonts, image DPI, PDF/X status, and preflight checks.Open guidePrepress Automation SoftwareUse prepress automation software to generate and check print-ready PDFs for bleed, crop marks, CMYK, PDF/X, fonts, DPI, and boxes.Open guidePDF Preflight CheckerCheck PDF/X status, bleed boxes, trim size, embedded fonts, color workflow, and image DPI before printing.Open guidePDF to CMYK ConverterConvert PDF color workflows toward CMYK with output-intent profiles and preflight checks for print production.Open guideRGB to CMYK PDFPrepare RGB design briefs for CMYK-oriented print PDF output with explicit print profiles, PDF/X-1a export, and preflight checks.Open guidePDF/X-1a GeneratorGenerate PDF/X-1a proof files with CMYK-oriented output, embedded fonts, bleed boxes, crop marks, and preflight reporting.Open guidePDF/X-4 Print-Ready PDF GuideLearn when PDF/X-4 matters, how it differs from PDF/X-1a, and how Trim Proof handles verified print-ready PDF/X exports today.Open guide
Bleed, crop marks, and Canva exports
Troubleshooting for edge-to-edge artwork, Canva handoffs, printer requests, and export settings.
Add Bleed to PDF OnlineAdd bleed, trim, safe-area guides, and crop marks to print files before export.Open guideAdd Crop Marks to PDFAdd crop marks to PDF proof files while preserving trim, bleed, safe area, embedded fonts, and PDF/X preflight checks.Open guideCanva Print-Ready PDF GuideCheck whether a Canva PDF is print-ready, including PDF Print export, bleed, crop marks, CMYK, PDF/X, image quality, and preflight.Open guideCanva Print Quality and CMYK GuideTroubleshoot Canva print quality, CMYK requests, PDF Print settings, bleed, crop marks, image DPI, PDF/X, and when to create a fresh checked proof.Open guideCanva Bleed and Crop Marks for PrintTroubleshoot Canva bleed and crop marks, then use Trim Proof when you need a fresh print-ready PDF/X proof with explicit bleed and preflight.Open guide
Supported product templates
Starter-product pages for formats Trim Proof currently supports.
Business Card Template for Print-Ready PDFsCreate a business card template for print-ready PDFs with 3.5 x 2 inch trim, 0.125 inch bleed, safe margins, vector text, crop marks, PDF/X, and preflight.Open guideFlyer Template for Print-Ready PDFsCreate a flyer template for print-ready PDFs with 8.5 x 11 inch trim, 0.125 inch bleed, safe area, vector text, crop marks, PDF/X, and preflight.Open guidePoster Template for Print-Ready PDFsCreate a poster template for print-ready PDF proofs with 11 x 17 setup, bleed, safe area, vector text, crop marks, PDF/X, preflight, and paid clean downloads.Open guideTri-Fold Brochure Template for Print-Ready PDFsCreate a tri-fold brochure template proof with 8.5 x 11 setup, panels, bleed, safe margins, vector text, PDF/X, preflight, and paid clean downloads.Open guidePostcard Template for Print-Ready PDFsCreate a postcard template for print-ready PDF proofs with 4 x 6 setup, bleed, crop marks, vector text, PDF/X, preflight, and paid clean downloads.Open guideLetterhead Template for Print-Ready PDFsCreate a letterhead template for print-ready PDFs with US Letter size, margins, optional bleed, vector text, PDF/X export, and preflight checks.Open guide
Supported product size guides
Dimension, format, bleed, pixel, margin, panel, and safe-area guides for supported flyer, poster, brochure, card, postcard, and letterhead proofs.
Flyer Size GuideCheck standard flyer sizes in inches, millimeters, and pixels, including 8.5 x 11, half-page, 5 x 7, A4, A5, bleed, and safe area.Open guidePoster Size GuideCheck poster sizes, dimensions, 11 x 17 starter setup, 18 x 24, 24 x 36, 27 x 40, bleed, safe area, 300 DPI pixels, and print-ready PDF setup.Open guideBrochure Size GuideCheck brochure sizes, tri-fold dimensions, 8.5 x 11 setup, bleed, panel guides, 300 DPI pixels, safe margins, and print-ready PDF setup.Open guideBusiness Card Size GuideCheck standard business card size, dimensions, pixels, millimeters, bleed, safe area, aspect ratio, and print-ready PDF setup.Open guideBusiness Card Pixel Size GuideCheck business card pixel size at 300 DPI: 1050 x 600 px trim, 1125 x 675 px with 0.125 inch bleed, safe area, Photoshop setup, and print-ready PDF checks.Open guideBusiness Card Bleed Size GuideUse the standard business card bleed size: 3.5 x 2 inch trim, 0.125 inch bleed, 3.75 x 2.25 inch full-bleed file, and 300 DPI pixel checks.Open guidePostcard Size GuideCheck postcard sizes, dimensions, bleed, safe area, 300 DPI pixel sizes, USPS card-price limits, and print-ready PDF setup.Open guideLetterhead Format GuideUse the proper letterhead format with standard size, margins, brand area, bleed, pixels, vector text, PDF/X export, and preflight checks.Open guide
Proofing and software research
Guides for separating print-production checks from approval, markup, and review-routing tools.
What makes these pages different?
Prepress downstream
The final proof path checks trim and bleed boxes, crop marks, embedded fonts, color workflow, image DPI, PDF/X status, and preflight evidence.
Bounded claims
The pages describe supported starter products and practical handoff checks without claiming universal PDF repair, arbitrary Canva conversion, or guaranteed printer acceptance.