AutomatePrint and PitStop Pro: choosing a preflight workflow

Preflight software should be evaluated in the context of the work around it. A specialist working directly inside a PDF may need a different setup from a team that wants upload, review and production preparation to share one workspace.

Where PitStop Pro fits

Enfocus PitStop Pro is an Adobe Acrobat plug-in for PDF preflight and editing. Enfocus describes automated checks and fixes, inspection tools, direct PDF editing and Action Lists for repeatable operations.

That makes an Acrobat-centered workflow an important evaluation case for shops whose prepress specialists rely on detailed PDF editing.

Where AutomatePrint fits

AutomatePrint runs preflight as part of its shared artwork workflow. Files and approval uploads can receive reports, and the team can inspect findings, use profiles and continue into the supported proofing and production tools.

The question is whether that shared flow covers the shop's everyday jobs, while any specialist editing work remains supported by the appropriate tools.

Compare with five representative files

Use a clean PDF, a missing-bleed example, an image-resolution problem, a spot-color job and packaging with technical lines. In each system, check which issues are found, how clearly they are located and what happens after a fix.

Include the full handoff: who receives the report, how a revised file is stored and how the approved version reaches production. Do not compare only the number of checks.

Choose around the work

A shop can benefit from a shared workflow and still retain a specialist PDF editor. Confirm supported fixes and output behavior on your files before deciding which tasks move to which tool.

Read AutomatePrint's Preflight guide and available fixes to prepare the trial.