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Cartons and Labels

The Cartons and Labels file type is used to compare packaging artwork such as folding cartons, mono cartons, product boxes, labels, and similar packaging components. It supports artwork in Single-Up (single unit) or Multi-Up (repeated) layouts and can contain live text, outlined text, or scanned artwork.

Use this file type when comparing two versions of packaging artwork to identify visual or textual differences during:

Artwork revisions
Design updates
Regulatory or content changes
Print proof validation
Print inspection

General Leaflet

The General Leaflet file type is used to compare leaflet artwork that typically appears as a folded sheet or booklet containing product information. Leaflets are commonly used in pharmaceutical packaging and often include dense regulatory text, instructions for use, and safety information.

Use this file type when comparing two versions of a leaflet to identify visual or textual differences during:

Leaflet revisions
Content or regulatory updates
Print inspection of printed leaflet samples

This file type supports artwork that may contain live text, outlined text, or scanned content, making it suitable for comparisons from early design stages through final printed output.

GS1 XML vs PDF

The GS1 XML vs PDF file type is used to compare GS1-standard XML data with the corresponding packaging artwork. This ensures that the printed artwork accurately reflects the product information defined in the GS1 master data.

Use this file type when verifying that the artwork aligns with GS1 compliance requirements, such as:

Matching product attributes between GS1 XML and artwork
Ensuring consistency between master data and printed packaging design

This file type is ideal for cross-checking GS1 XML data against the final artwork before production or regulatory submission.

QRD Label Word vs PDF

The QRD (Quality Review of Documents) Label Word vs PDF file type is used to compare a QRD-formatted Word document with its final PDF version. This ensures that the content from the source Word file is accurately carried over to the artwork PDF used for regulatory submission.

Use this file type when you need to confirm that:

No text or regulatory content is missing
Formatting and structure are preserved
The final PDF matches the approved QRD Word source

This file type is ideal for verifying content integrity during regulatory artwork preparation and submission workflows.

View Side by Side

The View Side by Side file type provides a simple manual viewing mode that displays two files next to each other without performing any automated comparison or deviation analysis. It is useful when you want to visually review or reference two files at the same time without triggering the standard comparison workflow.

Use this file type when performing:

Manual visual checks
Content reference or cross-checking
Non-analytical side-by-side viewing of two documents

This mode is intended for quick visual comparison only and does not generate deviation results.

US Pharma Leaflet

The US Pharma Leaflet file type is designed for comparing multi-page pharmaceutical leaflets specific to the U.S. market. These leaflets typically follow FDA formatting requirements and contain dense regulatory, clinical, and safety information.

Use this file type when reviewing U.S. pharmaceutical leaflet artwork to identify visual or textual differences during:

FDA-compliant leaflet revisions
Regulatory or safety content updates
Print inspection of printed leaflet samples

This file type supports both live text and scanned leaflet content, making it suitable for comparisons from draft versions through final printed output.

File Type Subsections

Compare Mode

(Available only for the Cartons and Labels file type)

Use this section to select the layout of the artwork you want to compare.

Single-Up layout
- A Single-Up layout contains one complete artwork on a page. Select this option when comparing or reviewing a single unit of packaging artwork.
Multi-Up layout
- A Multi-Up layout contains multiple repeats of the same artwork on a single sheet. This format is used in printing workflows where several copies are placed together before cutting or finishing.

When these layouts are used

Single-Up: Artwork design, approvals, revisions, and early review stages.
Multi-Up: Print-ready files, press sheets, and final production outputs.

Selecting the correct layout ensures accurate comparison, especially when checking alignment, panel orientation, and repeat consistency.

File contains?

Use this section to specify the type of content in the artwork. This helps the Web Viewer apply the appropriate comparison method.

You can select from:

Live Text
Curve Text
Scan/Scanned Image
GS1 XML vs PDF (Available only for the GS1 XML vs PDF file type)
QRD Label Word vs PDF (Available only for the QRD Label Word vs PDF file type)
View Side by Side (Available only for the View Side by Side file type)

Use LLM to classify

This option enables AI-driven classification of comparison results to help interpret deviations more efficiently.

This checkbox appears only when all of the following conditions are met:

File Type = Cartons and Labels
Compare Mode = Single-Up
File contains? = Live text or Curve text
Review Options = Artwork Review

This option is displayed only when the artwork contains Live text or Curve text, as these content types support AI-based classification.

Review Options

Use this section to choose the purpose of the comparison.

Artwork Review

Use this option to compare two artwork files in PDF or AI format. It is ideal for checking design, content, layout, or regulatory updates between two versions of carton or label artwork.

Leaflet Review

Use this option to review multi-page leaflet or booklet artwork, typically used in pharmaceutical or healthcare packaging. This mode ensures that regulatory, clinical, and safety content is accurately represented across all pages.

Use this option when performing:

Regulatory leaflet reviews
Page-by-page content and layout validation
Compliance checks for multi-page artwork

Print Proof

Select this option when comparing:

An approved artwork, against
A print proof shared by the printing vendor (typically flattened, with live text converted to curves)

This comparison ensures that the vendor’s print-ready file does not contain unintended visual or textual changes introduced during prepress processing.

Print Inspection