Stop wasting hours
on PDF Imposition.
The most intuitive and powerful tool for print professionals. Automate your prepress workflow with smart hotfolders and advanced booklet logic.
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Built for Precision
Everything you need to handle complex print jobs in seconds.
Smart Hotfolders
Drop your PDFs into a folder and watch them get imposed automatically based on multiple presets at once.
Advanced Booklet
Automatic saddle-stitch imposition with dynamic spine (creep) compensation based on paper weight.
Manual Control
Step & Repeat, N-Up, and Cut & Stack modes with real-time visual preview and precision grid controls.
Precise Markings
Customizable crop marks, bleed detection, and job information slugs for professional finishing.
Color Management
Full support for CMYK workflows, grayscale conversion, and spot color preservation via Ghostscript.
Native Performance
Built with Electron and TypeScript for blazing fast PDF processing right on your Mac or PC.
How it Works
A step-by-step guide to mastering your imposition workflow.
Load & Analyze
Drag your PDF into the app. Imposer Pro instantly calculates dimensions, page count, and detects existing bleed areas to ensure a perfect fit.
Choose Layout Mode
Select the best method for your job: N-Up for sequential pages, Step & Repeat for labels, Cut & Stack for quick finishing, or Booklet for signatures.
Configure & Preview
Adjust margins, gaps, and marks with a live 1:1 preview. Toggle Duplex mode and apply Creep Compensation for thick booklets with zero guesswork.
Export or Automate
Generate your production-ready PDF in seconds. Save your settings as a Preset to use with Hotfolders for complete background automation.
Creep Compensation
Automatically adjust inner margins for thick saddle-stitched booklets based on paper weight to avoid "push-out" after trimming.
Signature Logic
Split large books into multiple signatures (e.g., 8, 16, or 32 pages) with perfect pagination for industrial binding.
CMYK Pass-through
Preserve your color profiles and spot colors. Convert to Grayscale or CMYK on-the-fly via advanced Ghostscript integration.
Automation is the
New Standard.
Stop repeating the same manual tasks for every job. With Imposer Pro, you define the rules once and let the software handle the rest.
- Process 100+ files in seconds via Hotfolders.
- Apply multiple imposition layouts to a single source file.
- Automated output naming and cleanup.
- Consistent quality across your entire print shop.
Specifications
Everything about Imposer Pro at a glance.
- Platforms
- macOS (Apple Silicon & Intel), Windows 10/11 64-bit
- File format
- PDF in, PDF out — incl. password-protected & lightly damaged files
- Layout modes
- Step & Repeat · N-Up · Cut & Stack · Booklet
- Booklet
- Saddle-stitch, signature splitting, creep compensation by paper weight
- Color
- CMYK, grayscale & spot-color preservation (Ghostscript)
- Automation
- Hotfolders · multiple presets per file · 100+ files in seconds
- Price
- €49.99 — one-time payment, lifetime license, no subscription
- Free trial
- 7 days, no credit card required
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about features, compatibility, and licensing.
What file formats does Imposer Pro support?
PDF in, PDF out. Imposer Pro also handles password-protected PDFs (via QPDF) and can repair lightly damaged files automatically.
Which operating systems are supported?
macOS (Apple Silicon and Intel) and Windows 10/11 64-bit.
What is included in the €49.99 license?
A lifetime license. One-time payment, no subscription.
Can I automate imposition across multiple presets?
Yes. Smart Hotfolders watch a folder, run every PDF dropped into it through one or more saved presets, and write each result to its own output folder.
Do I need to install QPDF or Ghostscript separately?
Yes. They are runtime dependencies used for password handling, PDF repair, and color conversion. Install instructions are linked in the app and in the project README.
Is there a free trial?
Yes. You can use Imposer Pro free for 7 days before buying — no credit card required to get started.
How can I contact support?
For any question or support request, write to us at [email protected]
What is PDF imposition?
PDF imposition is the prepress step of arranging multiple pages onto a single press sheet so that, after printing, folding, and cutting, the pages end up in the correct order and position. Imposer Pro automates this for step & repeat, n-up, cut & stack, and saddle-stitch booklet layouts.
Does Imposer Pro work offline, or are my files uploaded to the cloud?
Imposer Pro is a native desktop app that runs entirely on your Mac or PC. Your PDFs are processed locally and are never uploaded to any cloud or server. An internet connection is only needed for the initial license activation.
How is Imposer Pro different from other imposition software?
Imposer Pro focuses on a fast, modern workflow at an accessible price: a €49.99 one-time lifetime license instead of a subscription, fully offline local processing, automatic saddle-stitch booklets with paper-weight creep compensation, and hotfolder batch automation that applies multiple presets to each file. It runs natively on both macOS and Windows.
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