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bherndon1
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January 20, 2023
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Fail to Process proof in Workfront

  • January 20, 2023
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Hello!

My colleagues and I frequently use Workfront to send client proof and proofs to proofreaders. For the last day, we keep getting the same error message when we try to upload a new PDF: 

"The proof failed to process."

Any ideas why this keeps happening? The file size is well within range, its not corrupt and we have plenty of storage space. 

We've tried from separate users, exported a new PDF of the file, reduced the file size, all to no avail. Thanks!

Best answer by RandyRoberts

Is it only this particular PDF? Do other PDFs work? I would try printing it from a regular colour printer and see if it prints. Rendering in Proof is akin to printing. If it doesn't print, it probably won't render either.

Try deleting parts of the document; vector graphics, images, sections, etc. to find the culprit as it's probably an element in the PDF that's causing failure.

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RandyRoberts
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January 20, 2023

Is it only this particular PDF? Do other PDFs work? I would try printing it from a regular colour printer and see if it prints. Rendering in Proof is akin to printing. If it doesn't print, it probably won't render either.

Try deleting parts of the document; vector graphics, images, sections, etc. to find the culprit as it's probably an element in the PDF that's causing failure.

    skyehansen
    skyehansen
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    January 20, 2023

    additionally, secure PDFs (e.g. password protected) will not convert.

      RandyRoberts
      RandyRoberts
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      January 20, 2023

      Good tip, I didn't think of that.

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