Nadia Petrov
Nadia Petrov Customer Education Writer at 4OVER4.COM
Question

Should I flatten my PDF file if text looks blurry in my online proof?

Answer

Blurry text in an online proof is often a display quirk, not a flaw in your file. Proof viewers render at screen resolution, so fine type can look soft even when the print file is sharp.

  • Do not rush to flatten or re-send the PDF just because the on-screen text looks fuzzy.
  • Contact support first to confirm whether the softness is in your actual file or only in the proof display.
  • Let a file specialist review the real artwork to verify the print quality.

If the file itself does have a resolution issue, the team will tell you exactly what to adjust before you re-upload.

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