Convert your PDF to PDF/X-4
Printers ask for PDF/X — the ISO standard for reliable colour. Upload your PDF and we convert it to PDF/X-4: CMYK colour with a FOGRA51 output intent, embedded fonts and a cleaned-up file ready to deliver.
The difference
A normal PDF often is not press-ready
- Your printer rejects the file because it is not PDF/X.
- Screen colours (RGB) shift unpredictably on a printing press.
- There is no output intent, so the press cannot interpret your colours.
- Interactive elements or encryption sneak in and break delivery.
PDF/X-4 in one upload
- A real PDF/X-4 file your printer can accept.
- CMYK colour with a FOGRA51 (PSO Coated v3) output intent.
- All design fonts embedded so letters are never substituted.
- A clean file — no encryption, JavaScript or interactive forms.
How it works
Upload your PDF
Drop in a single PDF or a ZIP with several — guests can upload too.
We convert to PDF/X-4
We convert colour to CMYK, embed the FOGRA51 output intent and your fonts, and clean the file structure.
Download the result
Get a press-ready PDF/X-4 back — one file, or a ZIP for multiple.
What you get
Everything a printer expects from a PDF/X-4 file.
PDF/X-4 standard
The modern ISO 15930-7 print-exchange standard, accepted by virtually every printer.
Output intent
A FOGRA51 (PSO Coated v3) ICC output intent so the press knows your target colour.
CMYK colour
RGB screen colours converted to the CMYK inks a printing press actually uses.
Embedded fonts
The fonts in your design are embedded, so the printer renders the right letters.
When to use it
Sending to a printer
Deliver the PDF/X-4 your print shop asks for, without back-and-forth.
Design agencies
Hand off press-ready files to clients and printers in a consistent standard.
Flyers & brochures
Get colour-critical marketing material onto the press with predictable results.
Final delivery step
Turn a finished design into the exact format the printer needs as the last step.
Frequently asked questions
What is PDF/X-4?
PDF/X-4 is the ISO 15930-7 standard for delivering files to print. It guarantees managed CMYK colour, embedded fonts and an output intent, so a printer can reproduce your file reliably.
Is the output a certified PDF/X-4 file?
We build the file to the PDF/X-4 structure — CMYK, output intent, embedded fonts and a cleaned-up file. It is prepared on a best-effort basis and not formally certified by a third-party validator. In practice printers accept it directly; if yours requires a certified pre-flight report, run their pre-flight as a final check.
Which output intent (colour profile) do you use?
We embed FOGRA51 (PSO Coated v3), the European standard for coated paper, as the output intent — the most widely accepted profile for offset and digital printing in Europe.
Will my fonts be embedded?
Yes — the fonts used in your design are embedded. One exception: the standard system fonts (Helvetica, Times, Courier) are not embedded by the converter. If your document relies on those, embed a real font in your design software first; the free print-ready check tells you if any fonts are missing.
How many credits does it cost?
Converting to PDF/X-4 costs 2 credits per document. Multiple files are processed in one go and returned as a ZIP.
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Upload your PDF and download a print-ready PDF/X-4 file in seconds.