Flatten Transparencies, Fast Prepress RIP, API Tool

Flatten Transparencies is a REST API tool that renders and replaces all transparent objects in a PDF with opaque colors. This process increases RIP speed in a prepress workflow and supports conversion to other file formats.

Automate transparency flattening to streamline prepress workflows, reducing the need for manual adjustments.
Convert transparent objects to opaque colors to increase the speed of raster image processing (RIP), optimizing for print.
Flatten transparencies to ensure your PDFs are compatible with a wide range of printing systems and file formats.
Eliminate transparency issues and guarantee consistent visual document appearance across printing environments.
Ensure compatibility with older printing systems that do not support transparency for reliable print-ready PDFs.

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Request

POST

Headers

Api-Key

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Response-Type

Poll for the status of a request by ID. Request IDs can be found in the JSON response of POST requests sent to any pdfRest endpoint.

Required Parameters

file

File to be uploaded and processed

Alphanumeric ID (UUID) of existing file on server to be processed

Optional Parameters

output

Name of the generated output file, without extension

quality

Set the quality to define the resolution level to use when flattening transparent objects in your PDF

Code

curl -X POST "https://api.pdfrest.com/flattened-transparencies-pdf" \ 
  -H "Accept: application/json" \ 
  -H "Content-Type: multipart/form-data" \
  -H "Api-Key: xxxxxxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxxxxxxxxxx" \

Response

The response for your API Call will display here.

Once you've sent your POST request and received a valid response, you can download your output file using the output URL.

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Why use our version of Flatten Transparencies?

pdfRest is the best API to flatten PDF transparencies because it offers unmatched color accuracy, maximum compatibility, and reliable printing, all powered by Adobe's industry-leading technology.

Unmatched Color Precision for PDF Transparency Flattening

pdfRest's transparency flattening technology ensures that your PDF documents maintain their original color integrity, even after flattening. Our advanced technology, powered by Adobe's industry-leading color engine, guarantees precise color conversion and rendering, resulting in high-quality output.

Optimize Print Quality: Ensure that your PDFs print with the exact colors you intended.
Preserve Brand Identity: Accurate color reproduction is crucial for maintaining brand consistency across all your marketing materials.
Enhance Visual Appeal: Vibrant, true-to-life colors can make your content more engaging and memorable.

By using pdfRest's Flatten Transparencies API, you can be confident that your PDF documents will be processed with the utmost care and precision, ensuring that your original colors are accurately preserved.

Flatten Transparent Content for Maximum Compatibility

Transparent objects in PDF documents can sometimes lead to compatibility issues, especially when working with older software or specific printing processes. To ensure seamless integration and optimal performance, pdfRest's Transparency Flattening API offers a reliable solution.

Enhanced Compatibility: Flattening removes complex transparency layers, making your PDFs compatible with a wider range of software and devices.
Improved Print Quality: Flattened PDFs often print more accurately, especially on older printers or those with limited color capabilities.
Faster Processing: By simplifying the document structure, flattening can reduce processing time and improve performance.
Reduced File Size: In some cases, flattening can lead to a smaller file size, making it easier to share and store your PDFs.

By using pdfRest's Flatten Transparencies API, you can ensure that your PDFs are fully compatible and perform optimally in any scenario.

Produce Print-Ready PDF Files with Flattened Transparency

pdfRest leverages the power of Adobe's proven technology to deliver reliable and efficient PDF flattening. By eliminating complex transparency layers, our API ensures that your PDFs are optimized for seamless printing.

Enhanced Print Quality: Flattening removes potential print quality issues caused by complex transparency layers.
Faster Print Speeds: Simplified PDF structures can lead to faster print processing times.
Improved Print Consistency: Consistent results across different printers and print settings.
Reduced Ink Consumption: Optimized PDFs can help minimize ink usage and reduce printing costs.

With pdfRest, you can confidently send your PDFs to print, knowing they will produce high-quality results every time.

Start from Code Examples

See more code examples in our GitHub repository

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Learn about the parameters for this tool to create your custom solution.

File

The file parameter allows you to select a local file to be uploaded to pdfRest’s processing server.

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The id parameter allows you to submit a resource ID generated by one of our API Tools. Each of our API Tools assigns a unique resource ID to your output file(s), allowing you to chain requests together without having to download intermediate files between requests.

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Output

The output parameter lets you set a filename (without extension) for your new PDF.

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Quality

The quality parameter lets you adjust the resolution level to use when flattening transparent objects in your PDF.

low quality is ideal for proofs that will be printed on black-and-white desktop printers and for documents that will be published on the web.
medium quality is best for desktop proofs and documents that will be printed on color printers.
high quality is ideal for final press outputs when high quality separations-based color proofs are needed.

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