About
Plan prints without guesswork
PrintsOptimizer turns a mixed print job into a paper and cutting plan.
Enter the paper you have and the prints you need. The tool can look for the layout with lowest sheet cost or the least paper waste, while respecting paper stock, margins, and gaps.
It will give you the full layout, and you can also download a Lightroom print template you can import into Lightroom Classic.
PrintsOptimizer is built and operated by Maarten Druwe. It is designed for photographers and print makers who need a practical sheet plan before committing paper, ink, and cutting time.
How layout results are described
The tool distinguishes a proven best result from a best found result. Proven best means the exact solver established that no valid layout has a lower objective value. Best found means the plan is valid and usable, but the search did not prove that no better arrangement exists. Unplaced prints remain visible instead of being silently dropped.
The usage guide explains the complete workflow. The print size reference and paper capacity guide document the dimensions and assumptions behind common jobs.
Your job stays on your device
Layout calculations run in the browser. The dimensions, prices, quantities, and layouts you enter are not sent to a PrintsOptimizer server. PDF worksheets and Lightroom Classic templates are also made on your device.
Contact
For help, corrections, or feedback, fill in the form below. It prepares a message in your email app which you can then send.
Paper and print dimensions are usually enough to reproduce a layout issue. Please do not include client images or sensitive information.
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