How to preflight generative art files before sending them to print

Exporting a generative art image as a valid digital file does not guarantee it will succeed as a physical print, making a dedicated preflight process essential. Key checks include calculating effective PPI based on intended physical dimensions, not just file metadata, and verifying what pixels remain after any crop or canvas wrap. Production allowances for canvas edges or frame finishing can alter the visible composition, so fabricator specifications should be confirmed before exporting. Whispart, a studio producing GAN-based generative art, separates human curation, material proofing, and release approval into distinct stages, a workflow that informed the checklist outlined in the article. The piece emphasizes that 'check completed' and 'approved' must remain separate states, and that any proof should be attached to a specific file version, size, material, and date.