Prafia PDF Label Crop Tool: cropping a A4 page to a 4" x 6" label - Prafia Pro
Some shipping platforms generate labels on full-size A4 documents. Often, one half contains the shipping label and the other half a receipt or packing slip. Others place multiple labels on a single page.
To print perfectly on a 100 mm x 150 mm (4" x 6") label, we recommend using our own tool for the best results.
Recommended Method: Use the Prafia PDF Label Crop Tool
Our online tool now supports multiple selections and includes a PDF splitter. This makes cropping and splitting labels faster and easier than ever — no extra software required.
Option 1: Crop Tool (Custom Selections)
- Upload your PDF file.
- Draw one or multiple 4" x 6" crop areas on the page.
- The same selections will automatically apply to all pages in your file.
- Click Crop Preview, then Download.
- Print the cropped file using your Prafia printer.
Tip: Use this option if your label and receipt/packing slip are combined on the same A4 page.
Option 2: PDF Splitter (A4 to 4x6/A6)
- Upload your A4 file with 4 labels per page.
- Set the edge margins and gutters (default: 4 mm / 2 mm).
- Click Preview Split, then Download.
- Each label will be exported as a separate 4" x 6" file, ready to print.
Tip: This is the fastest option if your platform always provides 4 labels per page (e.g., DHL eCommerce).
Alternative Method: Using Adobe "Take a Snapshot"
- Download Adobe Reader from the Adobe website.
- Save your label as a PDF file.
- Open the file in Adobe Reader.
- Rotate the label if needed via View → Rotate View.
- Go to Edit → More → Take a Snapshot.
- Click and drag the box over your label.
- Go to File → Print.
- If the preview looks good, click Print.
Official Adobe guide: Print portion of a PDF page using Acrobat or Reader
How can I crop multiple pages in the same document at once?
- Launch the Prafia PDF Label Crop Tool.
- On Adobe Acrobat you can crop several or all pages together: Adobe guide.
- Use Briss, a free open-source application for cropping multiple PDF pages at once.
- For Mac: some third-party companies provide software solutions, see this video: YouTube guide.
Tip: Always set your printer to 100 x 150 mm (4" x 6") in the print dialog to ensure the best fit.
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