ArtPro+ is a native PDF editor for packaging prepress. ArtPro+ reduces unintentional errors when editing. You can work directly on PDF files with a solid set of editing features.

-ArtPro+ imports normalized PDF and ArtPro files, saving metadata such as barcode information or screening information.
-PDF files edited with ArtPro+ are self-contained. They hold all image, font and profile information for trouble-free output & file sharing.
-ArtPro+ complies with latest PDF for packaging standards, such as ISO 19593.

efficiency with ArtPro+
-With an intuitive user interface to increase operator efficiency, ArtPro+ requires minimal training: one swipe reveals all the tools required.

-A tool selector wheel works like a compass to provide instant access to the right tools on screen, without repetitive toolbar navigation.

-Swipe, click and go. Focus only on what really matters with ArtPro+.

Trapping
ArtPro+ offers expert trapping functionality with the Instant Trapper and Automatic Trapper. With the aesthetic trapping technology trapping even complex designs becomes a matter of minutes.

Web and sheet layout
With ArtPro+ Advanced step and repeat layouts can be created. Graphic objects can be upgraded to Dynamic Mark with smart coloring and positioning parameters so decorating sheets with printer marks is a one-click operation.

PDF Action Lists
Do a job once, add it to the list, and it’s automated for the next time.
PDF Action Lists allow operators to automate the prepress task without special programming or scripting skills. Simply drag actions in to a list and its done.

ArtPro+ text recognition
ArtPro+ recognizes text objects in PDF and recombines them to meaningful textboxes. New character and font recognition functionality also turn outlined fonts into editable text for easy amends

Simple PDF editing
-ArtPro+ combines smart selection tools, breadcrumbs (graphical control elements) and a set of simple icons to provide easy viewing and access to graphical objects and their properties
-Easy setting and changing of clippings, masks, transparency and blend modes
-Effectively analyze and edit fills and strokes with straightforward color and gradient inspectors
-The interactive gradient tool changes the position of color stops to rebuild gradients easily
-Interactive and numeric tools make transformation of objects easy

Native PDF editing in ArtPro+
-ArtPro+: Prepress quality control tools
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quality control
Check files against Enfocus PitStop preflight profiles with smart view modes to alert the prepress professional to mistakes before making plates.

-ArtPro+ is the world’s first application supporting ISO-19593. Accurate preflighting helps to avoid expensive rejects.

Native PDF workflow in ArtPro+
-ArtPro+ opens any classic ArtPro file or normalized PDF file and turns it into native PDF. You can now process PDF files natively, share it with packaging stake holders with no conversion! Users can process jobs 40% faster.

PDF Action List
Reap the benefits of a native PDF workflow!

Screening made easy
-The screening quality tool enables operators to view, control and apply screening on separate parts of the artwork. Different colors project different screening applications without the need to rip the job.
Trapping

-Manually trapping packaging artwork can take hours and requires highly skilled professionals.

-The new trapper in ArtPro+ 20 handles highly complex packaging designs. ArtPro+ can trap files fully automatically. Exceptions can be saved and will be used after a change is made to the file, so there’s no need to retrap the whole file.

-ArtPro+ features a new automatic trapping mode for reverse trapping. This makes creating bi-directional gaps for dry offset very easy!

Text recognition
ArtPro+ recognizes text objects in a PDF and combines them in to meaningful textboxes. New character and font recognition functionality also turn outlined fonts into editable text for easy amends. Text changes in outlined text can now be performed as efficiently as live text.
ArtPro+ text recognition
Integration with Extensis Universal Type Server

Font Activation
Integration with Extensis Universal Type Server significantly reduces time spent on copy changes and amends. The necessary fonts are activated automatically, and text changes can be completed with total confidence.

PDF Action Lists
PDF Action Lists automate prepress tasks without special programming or scripting skills. In ArtPro+, simply drag actions into a list. These can be used directly in ArtPro+ or run fully automated in an Esko Automation Engine workflow. It’s the perfect way to get rid of repetitive tasks that take time but must be performed manually time and again.
-ArtPro+: PDF Action List
-ArtPro+: Dimension Lines

Dimension Lines
Adding measurement information to packaging artwork is labor intense and slow. The new configurable dimensioning tool helps draw dimension lines to any selected object.

Barcode Recognition
-In ArtPro+, barcodes that were supplied with the artwork (but might not be verified) can safely be converted into reliable Esko barcodes. A compare feature highlights any deviation to make sure that customizations are captured. Doing it with ArtPro+ you can work faster and eliminate the chance of making mistakes while creating a new barcode.
-ArtPro+: Barcode Recognition
-ArtPro+: Non-destructive warping

Non-destructive warping
-ArtPro+ can warp graphics to compensate for distortions during the packaging production process. Any graphic in a native PDF files can be warped using ArtPro or PackEdge grid files (.grd, .grid).

-With the new non-destructive warping feature, files stay fully editable allowing the design to be changed at any moment.

Web- and Sheet Layout
-With ArtPro+ Advanced, step and repeat layouts for labels, flexibles and folding carton workflows can be created. Graphic objects can be upgraded to a ‘Dynamic Mark’ with smart coloring and positioning parameters so printing sheets with printer marks is a one-click operation.
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Interactively pre-distort graphics for shrink sleeves
-Creating warp grids for non-symmetrical shapes is an iterative process that requires skilled professionals and can take hours or days to finalize.

-Studio Toolkit for Shrink Sleeves is now available in ArtPro+. Users can now interactively pre-distort graphics for shrink sleeves production. What took hours, takes now minutes!

System Requirements
OS:Windows 8.1/10 Pro/Enterprise
CPU:x64 (64-bit) compatible dual-core processor (Intel or AMD), minimum dual-core.
Memory:Minimum 4 GB RAM (recommended: 8 GB RAM).
GPU:Supporting OpenGL 2.1 (or newer).
Screen:1024 x 768 screen resolution (1280 x 1024 recommended).