Download original proof

Dina Bennett
Dina Bennett
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Download original lets you download the source file that was uploaded to create a proof. To export a file with comments, see Export proof report or PDF with comments.

When download the original file, Ziflow gives you the  file that was uploaded to create the proof in its original format. It’s not altered by Ziflow, meaning:

  • No markup, comments, or version overlays are included.
  • File quality, resolution, and metadata remain as they were when uploaded.

Ziflow administrators must enable Allow download of the original file to give proof creators this option. See Configure default proof  settings.

Enable file downloading in proofs

Enable Download of the original file in Security settings when you create the proof or on the Proof Details page to let reviewers download the proof's original file.

Downloads cannot be enabled for Live URL proofs.

  1. When creating or editing a proof, open the Security section.
  2. Enable the Download of the original file option.
    Reviewers will see a download icon on the Proof Details page and a download option in the Proof Viewer main menu.
    If multiple files exist, they download as a zip archive.

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Download from Proof Details

When downloads are permitted, a download icon is visible on the Proof Details page.

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Multiple files inside a proof will be downloaded as a zip file. 

You cannot download a proof if it is a Live URL.

Download with bulk actions

Ziflow users can download original proof files totalling up to 1 TB and prepare them in a single ZIP file.

  1. In your Dashboard, select the original proofs you want to download.

  2. From the Bulk actions bar, select the download icon.

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  3. When the ZIP file is ready, it is emailed to you, or you can click the link in the banner in your Dashboard to download the ZIP file.

Download proofs from the Proof Viewer

The download may not be available depending on your proof settings:

  1. Open the proof in the Proof Viewer.
  2. From the Proof Viewer main menu (three bars), choose Download original.
    The file downloads automatically on your device.
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