The five export formats that matter for print
ASE, ACO, GPL, sLAB, and the press-ready PDF. What each one is for, who consumes it, and when it matters.
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Lina Marsh
April 15, 2026 · 6 min read
(Mock post body.) The first time you hand a printer a generic PDF that doesn't include LAB values or an ICC profile, they will gently push back. Here's the format glossary that prevents that conversation...
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