How to Check Colors in a PDF with Adobe Acrobat
Learn how to check your PDF’s colors before printing using the Output Preview panel in Adobe Acrobat.

In this Acrobat how-to video, Mike Rankin walks us through how to use the Output Preview panel in the new Acrobat experience. This panel allows you to simulate what your PDF’s colors will look like when printed. Mike reviews the numerous panel options, including CMYK, RGB, and spot colors, as well as total area coverage for ink limits.
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This article was last modified on September 16, 2025
This article was first published on September 16, 2025