---
type: faq
title: "What is SWOP?"
description: "SWOP stands for Specifications for Web Offset Publications, a set of industry standards that keep printed color consistent from one press to another. What"
resource: https://www.4over4.com/faqs/proofs/what-is-swop
tags: ["Files & Artwork", "faq"]
timestamp: 2026-07-20T18:54:40.856Z
---

# What is SWOP?

SWOP stands for Specifications for Web Offset Publications, a set of industry standards that keep printed color consistent from one press to another. What

Part of the **Files & Artwork** hub. See [all faq concepts](index.md).

- Page type: faq
- Hub: Files & Artwork
- URL: https://www.4over4.com/faqs/proofs/what-is-swop