Impose
Regular N-up imposition with Simplex/Duplex records, scaling, margins, gutters, crop marks, center marks, printer marks and bleed handling.
64-bit Windows • Standalone prepress software
A PDF production suite of tools built for print professionals.
Impose, finish, protect and automate production PDFs in one focused Windows application — without the complexity or cost of a large enterprise workflow system.
Full-feature trial • No credit card required • Annual professional licensing
64-bit WindowsFast standalone desktop software for production environments.
No Acrobat requiredRun PDF production tools without depending on Adobe Acrobat.
Controlled licensingComputer-bound annual licensing with renewal reminders and activation limits.
Standalone Windows SoftwareNo Acrobat dependency
Production-Focused ToolsImposition, automation and press-ready controls
Local PDF ProcessingYour production files stay on your computer
7-Day Full TrialTest the software with real jobs before buying
PDF Press Pilot
A Full Print Production and Automation Suite
PDF Press Pilot is a professional all-in-one suite of tools in a user-friendly interface.
Everyday PDF toolsImpose, Monkey Impose, Booklet, Shuffle, Rotate, Scale, Overlay and Watermark.
Production automationBatch Process plus Cut & Stack, Gang Imposition, Multi-Step Workflow and Hot Folder.
Press-ready controlsPrinter marks, slug information, registration marks, color bars and advanced bleed handling where supported.
Monkey Impose
Mixed portrait and landscape positions on the same press sheet with the same core production controls available in standard Impose.
Booklet
2-up saddle-stitch page ordering with blank-page completion, front/back sheet mapping, scaling, centering and production marks.
Shuffle
Reverse pages, odd-then-even, even-then-odd, or create a custom page sequence for specialized production work.
Rotate
Rotate all pages the same way, rotate odd and even pages independently, or rotate only a selected page range.
Scale
Scale by percent, fit artwork to page, or set exact artwork dimensions and custom output page sizes.
Overlay
Overlay one PDF over or under another, match or cycle overlay pages, control placement and add an independent custom message.
Watermark
Add repeated or centered protection watermarks, independent custom messages and optional edit/copy/printing restrictions.
Batch Process
Apply one configured PDF Press Pilot function to multiple PDFs in a single run with safe output handling and per-file failure isolation.
Production Tools
Access Cut & Stack, Gang Imposition, Multi-Step Workflow and Hot Folder automation from one dedicated production area.
Features of PDF Press Pilot
Production-ready capabilities built into the tools you already use every day.
Cut & StackArrange records so cut piles stack back into continuous numerical order, including duplex work.
Gang ImpositionCombine multiple PDF jobs on shared sheets with automatic packing and rotation.
Multi-Step WorkflowChain multiple PDF Press Pilot operations together with full per-step functional settings.
Hot FolderAutomatically process incoming PDFs from a watched folder into a designated output folder.
Printer MarksRegistration targets, CMYK color bars, slug/job information, file names, sheet numbers and side identifiers where supported.
Bleed ControlsDocument bleed, fixed authored bleed, plus Stretch Edge and Mirror Edge bleed creation in supported imposition tools.
Professional annual licensing
Choose the right annual license for your business.
Simple licensing for one workstation, small teams, and print shops. Your first year includes the full software license, updates and improvements. Licenses renew automatically at the lower annual renewal rate shown below, with reminder notices beginning 30 days before renewal.
✓ Secure online checkout
✓ Computer-bound licensing
✓ 30-day renewal reminders
✓ Software updates included while active
Single PC
Best for one dedicated workstation.
$199
First Year
$79 annual renewal per license thereafter
- 1 computer activation
- License is tied to the activated PC
- Updates, support and license service included
- Deactivate before moving to a replacement PC
POPULAR
2 PCs
Great for a small production team.
Save $49 vs. 2 single licenses
$349
First Year
$79 annual renewal per license thereafter
- Up to 2 computer activations
- Each activation is tied to one PC
- Updates, support and license service included
- Deactivate a PC before replacing it
Print Shop — 5 PCs
Built for busier multi-operator print environments.
Save $246 vs. 5 single licenses
$749
First Year
$79 annual renewal per license thereafter
- Up to 5 computer activations
- Each activation is tied to one workstation
- Updates, support and license service included
- Designed for commercial print-shop teams
Annual licenses renew automatically at the published renewal rate • Reminder notices begin 30 days before renewal • Activation limits enforced by license tier
LARGER TEAMS
Need more than 5 licenses?
Contact Sales
Contact us for multi-seat and larger print-shop licensing.
Try it with your files
Try PDF Press Pilot on real production work before you buy.
Use the full-feature 7-day trial with your own PDFs and production workflows. No credit card is required. Review every output PDF before production, just as you would with any prepress system.
Download 7-Day Trial
Windows 64-bit • No credit card required
FAQ
Questions before you install.
How does annual licensing work?
Your first year is included with purchase. After the first year, the license renews automatically at the published annual renewal rate unless cancelled. Reminder notices begin 30 days before renewal, and an active license is required to continue using production and output functions.
Does it require Adobe Acrobat?
No. PDF Press Pilot is a standalone 64-bit Windows application.
Can I test my own production PDFs?
Yes. The 7-day trial is designed to be full-featured so you can evaluate real jobs before purchasing.
Can one license key be installed on multiple computers?
Only up to the number of activations included with your license. The Single PC license allows 1 computer, the 2-PC license allows 2, and the Print Shop license allows 5. Each activation is registered to a specific computer. If you replace a workstation, deactivate the old PC before activating the replacement.
Does it overwrite my source PDF?
No. The production tools create new output PDFs rather than overwriting the source in place.
What happens if I do not renew?
When the annual license expires, PDF Press Pilot remains available for license management, but production/output functions are disabled until the license is renewed and validated.
Does activation require an internet connection?
Online activation and periodic license validation require access to the licensing service. Normal PDF processing remains local on your Windows computer.
Who is PDF Press Pilot for?
Commercial printers, digital print shops, quick printers, in-plants and prepress operators who want focused PDF production tools without a large enterprise workflow system.
Support
Production questions should reach a real person.
Use the support address for licensing questions, renewal help, bug reports and production-file issues.
support@pdfpresspilot.com