Prepress Overview
Prepress for mac is a document and vector graphics viewer by Bluetail that opens and converts CorelDRAW, Visio, PDF, PostScript, WordPerfect, and 14 professional vector formats total, without needing the original software installed. Version 5.0.0 added the ability to combine pages from any supported format into a single document through drag-and-drop, along with text annotations and redaction tools. It runs natively on both Intel and Apple Silicon Macs, and requires macOS 14.6 or later. The trial version allows 3 file opens per day, capped at 1MB each, while Pro removes those limits entirely, available as a monthly subscription, annual subscription, or one-time lifetime purchase.
Why Choose Prepress for Mac
Opening a CorelDRAW, Visio, or WordPerfect file on Mac is normally a dead end, since the original software that creates these formats isn't available for macOS at all. Prepress reads these formats directly, without needing CorelDRAW, Microsoft Visio, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Acrobat, or even an internet connection to open them.
Its standout feature in version 5.0.0 goes further than just viewing files. You can drag pages from an EPS, CDR, AI, or DXF file directly into an open document, combining pages from entirely different formats into one PDF you can reorder, save, and share. That's useful for building a print spec sheet or client review deck out of files that would otherwise need several separate apps just to open.
Key Features
- Opens 14 professional vector and document formats, including CDR, CMX, VSD, and WPD
- Converts files to PDF, JPG, PNG, and TIFF
- Combines pages from multiple different file formats into a single document
- Text annotations with adjustable style controls
- Redaction rectangles available in six colors
- Multi-tab interface for working with several documents at once
- Sidebar thumbnails with drag-to-reorder page management
- Native support for both Intel and Apple Silicon Macs
- Works without needing CorelDRAW, Visio, Illustrator, or an internet connection
- Full print, share, and undo/redo support
What's New in 5.0.0 Version
Prepress 5.0.0 focuses on combining documents and adding editing tools. Recent changes include:
- Support for opening 14 professional vector and document formats
- A new drag-and-drop feature for combining pages from different formats into one document
- Text annotations with style controls
- Redaction rectangles in six selectable colors
- A multi-tab interface with a thumbnail sidebar for page management
- Full print, share, and undo/redo support throughout the app
- These updates turn Prepress from a simple file viewer into a tool that can also assemble and mark up documents from multiple legacy formats at once.
Supported macOS Versions
Prepress requires macOS 14.6 or later and runs natively on both Intel and Apple Silicon Macs, taking advantage of Apple Silicon's performance for faster file conversion. The app itself is a moderate 36MB download.
How to Install Prepress on macOS?
Setting up Prepress on your Mac takes just a few steps.
- Download the latest version of Prepress for Mac.
- Open the downloaded installer file.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to complete installation.
- Launch Prepress from your Applications folder.
- Open a file to test the free trial before deciding on Pro.
- Once installed, you can start opening and converting supported files right away.
How to Use Prepress?
- Open Prepress and use File > Open to load a CorelDRAW, Visio, PDF, or other supported file.
- Drag additional pages from Finder into the open document to combine formats.
- Use the annotation tools to add text notes or redaction rectangles as needed.
- Reorder pages using the sidebar thumbnails.
- Export your finished document as PDF, JPG, PNG, or TIFF.
