Tool directory

All print & prepress tools

Search by the job, measurement or problem you need to solve. Calculators use blank inputs rather than made-up demo values.

Image Resolution & Print Size

Check PPI, pixels, megapixels, aspect ratio and whether artwork has enough resolution for its intended print size.

Paper Size Tools

Convert standard and custom paper sizes into pixels, areas, diagonals and scale percentages.

Paper Weight & GSM

Compare GSM and U.S. basis weights correctly, estimate sheet weight, ream weight and paper stack dimensions.

Bleed, Trim & Prepress

Prepare artwork dimensions, safe areas and PDF page-box checks before a file reaches production.

Ink, Toner & Printer Economics

Estimate cost per page, compare cartridge yields and calculate printer running cost and break-even.

Print Shop Costing & Quotes

Calculate production cost, margin, waste, labor, setup and target selling price for print jobs.

Imposition, Sheet Yield & Tiling

Work out N-up layouts, sheet quantities, waste and tiled poster page requirements.

Photo, Canvas & Framing

Plan photo crops, canvas wraps, borders, mats and frames around real print dimensions.

Book & KDP Print Tools

Calculate paperback spine width, cover dimensions, bleed, page-to-sheet counts and print-cost assumptions.

DTF, Sublimation, UV & Screen Print

Estimate decorated-product production costs, gang-sheet yield, electricity and selling-price targets.

Office Printing Costs

Estimate monthly pages, reams, paper cost, blended color/mono cost and printer-fleet economics.