Our impact

Since its establishment, the GWG has played a pivotal role in strengthening collaboration and advancing expertise across its network. By creating a forum for open dialogue, critical reflection, and the exchange of practical experience, the Workgroup has helped develop shared standards, innovative approaches, and lasting professional connections. Its influence is evident not only in the quality of its outputs but also in the growing community of professionals who continue to build on its work and drive progress in the field.

Numbers

At a glance: key figures that reflect the growth, engagement, and impact of the GWG.

40+

Members

Experts united by a shared mission.

50+

Specifications developed

Driving consistency through shared standards.

10+

Academic connections

Building bridges between academia and professional practice.

25+

Countries reached

Extending knowledge, collaboration, and impact across an international community.

We’re often too modest to talk loudly about what we’ve accomplished, but 25 years of work on PDF and standardization have had a sizable impact on our industry. While our discussions are often be highly technical, the results are very practical.

Higher quality PDFs

Through our work on specifications and best practices, we’ve significantly improved the quality of the PDF files received by printers and publishers.
More capable workflows

The Ghent PDF Output Suite and our workflow guides have helped companies fine-tune their software and hardware to achieve perfect output.
A smarter next generation

Through our educational members and our outreach to teachers and students, we’ve made the next generation as enthusiastic about our industry as we are.

GWG Impact in Practice

You can have an impact too

GWG is fully funded by its members, so we don’t ask for financial donations. What we so value is your time, knowledge, and expertise.

Share your expertise by contributing to one of our subcommittees or by becoming a GWG member.

Bring GWG resources into your classroom to help prepare the next generation of industry professionals. You can also join GWG as an educational member.

Help spread the word about PDF standards, standardization, and GWG’s work. Get in touch – we’re happy to connect.

Help shape industry standards by contributing your expertise and solutions. Join GWG and make a difference in the printing and publishing industry.

“For us as Enfocus it’s very important to participate in the work of the GWG and discuss best practices with all kinds of representatives of the printing industry. On top of that, we can be assured that the latest specifications can be integrated in our software. This way, our customers can benefit and optimize their workflow and production and reduce costs. – Loïc Aigon, Senior Product Manager, Enfocus PitStop Line.”

Join our community

The impact the GWG has isn’t a coincidence; it’s the result of the hard work of all of our members over many years. Why don’t you join one of our upcoming meetings and find out more about what we do?