Click a colour in the artwork.
Read its spot name or process values, paint type, tint and overprint where available.
Print PDF inspector for macOS
Catch colour and print issues
before production.
Inspect spot inks, ICC profiles, output intents, bleed boxes and placed-image PPI beside the artwork.
Launch offer for the first 100 licenses · €29 before tax, then €59 · Apple silicon Mac
Apple silicon MacLocal PDF inspectionWorks offline after activation
Inside the inspector
From colour to placed assets.
Inspect the page, then see the properties behind it.
Find where an ink is used.
Browse spot inks and solid colours, then jump to located paths or colour regions on the page.
Read the file setup.
See ICC profiles, output intents, PDF format and page boxes, including trim and bleed where defined.
The Assets tab
Check the fonts and images used.
See font names, embedding status and page use. For placed images, inspect pixel dimensions, effective PPI and colour space, then select a placement to locate it on the page.
Open a folder to inspect multiple PDFs in the same window.
What's next
More features are coming soon.
We're adding more print checks and simple PDF fixes. InkCheck will stay lightweight, offline after activation, and easy to use.
InkCheck for macOS
One tool.
One payment.
For designers, prepress operators and print shops that need a fast, factual view of a supplied PDF.
Launch offer · first 100 licenses
€29Perpetual license · one payment
€59 after the launch offer
- All current inspection features
- Use on up to 3 Macs
- 12 months of updates from purchase
Keep using the version you have after the update period ends.
Available now: Mac with Apple silicon (M1 or newer).
Planned: Intel Mac and Windows versions. No release dates yet.
Your license key and signed Mac installer are delivered after purchase. Already purchased? Download InkCheck for Apple silicon Mac.
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€29 before applicable tax while the first 100 licenses are available. The current price and tax are shown at checkout.
Before you buy.
How do I install InkCheck?
After purchase, you'll receive your license key and Mac installer. Open the disk image, drag InkCheck to Applications, then enter the key to activate. The current release is for Apple silicon Macs. You can also download the installer here.
Where can I find my key or change Macs?
Open the customer portal and sign in with the email you used at checkout. You can copy your license key and release an old Mac's activation to make room for a new one. If you need help, email support.
Does InkCheck send PDFs to a server?
No. PDF scanning and previews run locally. Activation needs a connection once; update checks are optional.
Does inspection alter the source file?
No. Spot ink renaming, when used, saves a new PDF and leaves the source unchanged.
Is this a PDF/X validator or colour conversion tool?
No. It reports PDF/X metadata claims and profile information, but it does not certify PDF/X conformance or convert colours between ICC profiles or Pantone systems.
Will it run on Intel Macs or Windows?
The current installer runs on Apple silicon Macs. Intel Mac and Windows versions are planned, but do not have release dates yet.
What happens after 12 months?
InkCheck keeps working on your activated Macs. Your purchase includes app updates for 12 months from the purchase date; after that, the installed version remains yours to use.
Can I get a refund?
Yes. Email [email protected] within 30 days of purchase, using the email address you used at checkout, and we'll arrange a full refund.
Support
A question about InkCheck?
For installation, licensing or a PDF you are inspecting, email us directly.