Frequently asked questions

Hybrid Software offers high-performance flexo plate layout tools designed to minimize plate waste and maximize efficiency. The solution supports both automatic and interactive filling of flexo plates, intelligently grouping items based on job and plate properties. It is compatible with TIFF and LEN file formats and facilitates the entire production workflow—including cutting and mounting. Our system is vendor-agnostic, supporting any CTP device, and produces output for driving CTP devices, cutting tables, and mounting machines.

Absolutely! Hybrid Software supports the creation of customized online platforms by integrating our powerful production tools with e-commerce frontends and existing business systems. Our CLOUDFLOW Pagebuilder enables you to build tailor-made HTML landing pages for web-to-print workflows, order submission, and approval—all with no coding required. With our open API, you can connect seamlessly to ERP, MIS, and webshop systems, enabling full automation from order entry to production. This gives brand owners and print service providers the flexibility and scalability they need to deliver efficient, customer-focused e-commerce experiences.

Brand owners benefit from Hybrid Software by gaining complete visibility and control over their packaging lifecycle. With solutions like CLOUDFLOW, a powerful cloud-based production workflow, and Artflow, a dedicated artwork management system, brands can ensure packaging consistency across all print processes, accelerate approval cycles, and collaborate seamlessly with internal teams and prepress partners. These tools help reduce errors, protect brand integrity, and bring products to market faster—while streamlining asset management and version control at every stage.

Hybrid Software provides prepress automation, editing tools, and collaborative workflows that streamline operations for trade shops and premedia houses handling diverse client requirements.

Through Hybrid Helix, its OEM Software business unit, Hybrid Software offers core technologies and tools that help ISVs develop, enhance, and differentiate their print, digital document, and PDF-related applications.

Through Hybrid Helix, its OEM Software business unit, Hybrid Software offers award-winning digital front end platforms, core software development kits and technologies that meet the most demanding printing applications, from commercial printing to labels and packaging and industrial inkjet.

Agile development and direct customer collaboration molds the roadmap of our products. Many new features originate from customer input and are implemented cyclically.

We have local teams across Europe, North America, Asia, and Latin America, providing in-time-zone, language-specific support for better problem resolution and customer experience.

Yes, our support teams are located regionally across key markets, ensuring fast, knowledgeable assistance.

The OEM business unit, Hybrid Helix, offers scalable technologies, SDKs, and dedicated support for OEMs and vendors, helping them build and integrate advanced print production tools into their own systems.

Hybrid Software invests 20% of our annual revenue into R&D, continuously enhancing our products with cutting-edge technology inspired by direct industry feedback and emerging trends.

Yes, Hybrid Software supports flexible, fully customizable workflows and seamless integration with existing ERP, MIS, and production systems via robust APIs and modular architecture.

Hybrid offers impeccable 3D solutions and workflows– iC3D, photorealistic raytracing software, allows for labels and packaging visualization in real-time, enabling faster approvals and accurate mockups before going to print.

Hybrid Software’s native PDF editor, PACKZ, enables direct editing without the need for file conversions—ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and data integrity throughout the prepress process. Advanced automation tools, including customizable Action Lists, help eliminate repetitive tasks and streamline operations. PACKZ also supports step-and-repeat, color management, variable data printing (VDP), RIPping, precision screening, and more. Complementing this is CLOUDFLOW, our modular enterprise workflow suite, which is fully customizable and integrates seamlessly with existing ERP/MIS systems—empowering customers to automate, control, and scale their unique production environments.

Hybrid Software provides enterprise workflows, native prepress PDF editors, 3D prototyping tools, advanced color management, high-speed DFEs, RIPs, and printhead drive electronics—all designed to streamline production and improve quality.

The business units within Hybrid Softawre serve printing converters, trade shops, media houses, print OEMs and software vendors, as well as retailers, brand owners, and CPGs.

Hybrid Software supports a wide range of markets including tag & label, flexible packaging, folding carton, corrugated, metal cans, direct-to-shape printers, commercial and screen printing and more.

Hybrid Software stands out by offering a full stack solution that seamlessly integrates all stages of the digital print and packaging workflow—from design and color management to prepress and output. This comprehensive approach ensures better efficiency, consistency, and control compared to competitors who provide fragmented tools. By delivering a unified platform, Hybrid Software enables faster turnaround, higher quality results, and greater scalability for modern print and packaging businesses.

Hybrid Software is actively in the process of implementing ISO 27001 compliance. As part of our ongoing commitment to information security and data protection, we’re aligning our systems, processes, and controls with ISO 27001 standards. Subscribe to our newsletter for updates.