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POSTSCRIPT + PDF

Render Pages, Ship Faster

Ghost Script renders PostScript and PDF files into clean print output, vector art, and ready-to-ship pages for apps, RIP tools, and admin scripts.

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Northwind Press

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Render, convert, and send pages to print with fewer handoffs.

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Northwind Press

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Vertex Labs

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Orion Print

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Northwind Press

Aluminum type gauge, knurled screw, and brass spacers on brushed metal in macro detail.

Vertex Labs

Linen swatch, graphite card and steel clip on stone, lit side-on in a quiet macro still life.

Orion Print

Proof sleeves, rolled separator sheet, and dark ink bottle on pewter stone

Apex Docs

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Blue Ridge Co

Macro still life of linen boards, ribbon, tape spool, and brass corner guard on pale wood.

Mercury Media

CORE RENDER TOOLS

Tools for clean output

Render legacy jobs with fewer errors and cleaner page output.

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PostScript Core

Render legacy jobs with fewer errors and cleaner page output.

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PDF Output

Send PDF files to print, proof, or archive paths with exact page data.

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RIP Workflow

Queue jobs, set page steps, and keep press runs in order.

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Vector Export

Write sharp SVG and other vector files for plates, proofs, and apps.

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Batch Convert

Convert mixed files in one run and keep repeat jobs on track.

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API Docs

Find setup steps, sample calls, and flags without a long search.

BUILT FOR TEAMS

Built for print teams

Put Ghost Script in CI so test files match the print queue.

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PostScript Core

Render legacy jobs with fewer errors and cleaner page output.

02

PDF Output

Send PDF files to print, proof, or archive paths with exact page data.

03

RIP Workflow

Queue jobs, set page steps, and keep press runs in order.

04

Vector Export

Write sharp SVG and other vector files for plates, proofs, and apps.

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Use case 01

For Build Teams

Put Ghost Script in CI so test files match the print queue.

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Use case 02

For Print Shops

Keep RIP jobs, proofs, and output paths in one known toolset.

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Use case 03

For System Admins

Use clear docs, logs, and flags to fix jobs faster.

500K+

pages per hour

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500K+

pages per hour

12+

output formats

3 min

to first render

24/7

docs and guides

PRICING

Plans for every queue

PostScript and PDF core\nCommand-line render tool\nVector output files\nAPI docs and examples\nSetup guide for devs

self-hosted

Free

$0

PostScript and PDF core\nCommand-line render tool\nVector output files\nAPI docs and examples\nSetup guide for devs

Most popularPopular

Pro

$49

Everything in Free\nBatch document conversion\nPrinter RIP workflow packs\nTroubleshooting guides\nAPI sample library\nHigher job limits

annual contract

Enterprise

Custom

Everything in Pro\nPrivate build support\nCustom RIP workflow maps\nLarge-volume render queues\nOn-prem install runbook\nNamed escalation contact

Proof

What teams say

Verified

“Ghost Script cut our PDF errors and made output easy to trace.”

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Mara Ellison

VP Eng @ Northwind Press

Verified

“Vector files stay sharp from test render to final plate output.”

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Jonah Price

Lead Prepress @ Vertex Labs

Verified

“We use the same engine in builds and print jobs now.”

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Priya Desai

Platform Admin @ Orion Print

Integrations

Slack

Render, convert, and send pages to print with fewer handoffs.

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Slack

Slack

Render, convert, and send pages to print with fewer handoffs.

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GitHub

GitHub

Render, convert, and send pages to print with fewer handoffs.

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Jira

Jira

Render, convert, and send pages to print with fewer handoffs.

Ceramic paperweights, module cubes, and a curling cream notebook on pale wood
Notion

Notion

Render, convert, and send pages to print with fewer handoffs.

The Map

The Map

The Map

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Questions

Common questions

Quick answers before visitors choose a product, service, or next step.

01What files can Ghost Script handle?+

It handles PostScript and PDF files, then sends clean output to print, proof, or archive paths for teams and scripts.

02Can I use it in my app?+

Yes. Use the API or CLI to render files, make vector output, and plug the engine into your build flow.

03Does it help with RIP jobs?+

Yes. The printer RIP tools help with queue order, page steps, and repeatable jobs for press runs on shared servers.

04Do you have setup docs?+

Yes. API docs and troubleshooting guides cover install, flags, logs, and the most common fixes.

05Is Ghost Script open source?+

Yes. The code, docs, and issue reports are open, so teams can review changes and ship with care.

06What teams use it?+

Developers, print shops, and system admins use it when one file path must work the same on every run.

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