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type: faq
title: "What does a physical proof show?"
description: "A physical, or hard copy, proof is a printed sample of your design produced on the exact stock and specifications you chose, so you can judge the real resu"
resource: https://www.4over4.com/faqs/proofs/what-does-a-physical-proof-show
tags: ["Files & Artwork", "faq"]
timestamp: 2026-07-20T18:54:40.856Z
---

# What does a physical proof show?

A physical, or hard copy, proof is a printed sample of your design produced on the exact stock and specifications you chose, so you can judge the real resu

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