Press Release | Ashore Introduces Automatic Rasterization of PDF Files
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TL;DR —
All PDF files are composed of layers, and it’s common for web browsers to accidentally hide layers intermittently. Ashore now ensures PDFs always render correctly by rasterizing them at 300 DPI.
January 25, 2021 | Georgetown, TX —
Ashore App is proud to announce the release of a game-changing new feature: Automatic Rasterization. This new capability dramatically improves user experiences when uploading and proofing PDF files on Ashore.
Why This Matters
PDF (Portable Document Format) files have been in use since the 1990s as a standardized way to share documents of all kinds. They contain complete descriptions of text, fonts, vector graphics, raster images, and any other information required to properly display a document.
However, as the web has evolved, PDFs do not always render correctly in some browsers—such as Firefox or Chrome.
“PDFs are an antiquated technology,” explains Cody Miles, Founder and CEO of Ashore App. “The shortcomings of displaying PDF content on the web are well known. In particular, layers intermittently disappear when a PDF is loaded. Our users cannot confidently proof PDFs online if it is unclear whether PDFs will display accurately.”
How Automatic Rasterization Works
Automatic Rasterization resolves this problem by:
- Flattening a PDF’s layers
- Eliminating the possibility of layers disappearing during proofing
- Converting PDFs to high-quality raster files at 300 DPI
“By creating fast, high-quality PDF-to-raster file conversion, users can rest assured that their clients will see their PDF files exactly as they’re meant to be viewed,” Miles continues. “While the quality remains the same, an added benefit is smaller file size, which helps approvers load documents faster—especially on mobile.”
Note: When downloading from Ashore, you’ll receive the original file you uploaded, not the rasterized version.
More Than Just Rasterization
PDF rasterization is yet another addition to Ashore’s online proofing toolkit, which also includes:
- Automatic workflows
- Automated reminders
- Contextual commenting
- Audit timelines
- Review links
These features help streamline review and approval for creative businesses of all sizes while delivering an industry-best user experience.
About Ashore
Ashore is an online proofing system built for high-velocity creatives that increases approval ratings by 50% by automating the approval process and improving the quality of feedback from approvers. Thousands of creatives worldwide rely on Ashore to deliver excellent, white-labeled proofing experiences.