Organize Layers Clearly

Layer management plays a vital role in ensuring that the PDF’s internal structure remains organized and readable by both humans and software. Proper layering helps isolate content types during proofing and reduces the risk of missing or overlapping elements.

Best Practices

• Use descriptive layer names such as Text, Logos, Barcode, Background, or Dieline for clarity.
• Keep only essential layers visible and remove hidden, draft, or outdated content before exporting.
• Separate key components logically — for example, place dielines, compliance text, and artwork graphics in distinct layers.
• Maintain consistent layer order across all pages and lock critical layers before export.

Why this matters for proofing?

Unorganized or hidden layers can lead to false comparisons or missing elements during automated checks. Clear, logical layering allows the proofing software to correctly interpret each visual and textual element, ensuring consistent output across revisions.