PrintFab 3 Beta for Mac features all-new PrintFab Composer

PrintFab for Mac will soon be enhanced with the PrintFab Composer layout and RIP software. A beta version is available now in the download area, and the final version is planned for the end of 2025.

With the new Composer, PrintFab is now a fully-fledged RIP - load photos and PDF documents directly into PrintFab, determine the print position simply with the mouse, by numerical input or via the layout wizard.

When printing via the Composer, the color data from the source to the printer is handled continuously by PrintFab, thus preventing incorrect conversions of the color space from the application program to the printer driver and ensuring that no color information is lost.

 

Load and arrange graphics

Simply drag images or documents (JPG, TIFF, PNG, PDF, PS) from the desktop or the Windows file manager (Explorer) into the Composer window. Alternatively, you can use the file selection dialog.

Your objects can be added to the document individually or multiple times - in the size you require, optionally rotated or cropped.

You can define the print position and format conveniently with the mouse or precisely by entering coordinates.

 

The new layout wizard

Load several photo files and distribute them on the paper using the layout wizard.

Information such as format and color space is displayed for all imported graphics. The number of prints for the layout wizard can also be defined here:

 

Hotfolder (PrintFab Pro only)

You can print directly from application programs via the PrintFab hotfolder or as usual via PrintFab as a printer driver.

Simple and clear print settings

All print settings are available in the right-hand menu column. The effects of changes to the print options (e.g. changing the color temperature) can be checked directly on the screen using the soft proof function.

The functions for screen printers are now fully integrated (PrintFab Pro XL version required)

 

Create proof prints with high color accuracy

Open a CMYK PDF document or load CMYK data with TIFF files. For subsequent certification of the color quality, add a color wedge to the output document (media wedge is not included in PrintFab, certification hard & software required).

 

System requirements

Mac with macOS 10.13 to macOS 26 Tahoe.

The Composer loads the following file formats:

Photos / Bitmap: JPG, PNG
PrintFab Home L / Pro also supports TIFF and document types PDF, PS, EPS