Flat Planning Software
Publishers and media outlets
Intuitive planning. Effortless production.
PlanDesk is an easy to use web-based flat planning software that puts you in control of your workflow. Reduce errors, work faster and boost ROI. From start to finish.

Papermule is already trusted by . . .

Hidden inefficiencies accumulate
Planning workflows are good at hiding their inefficiencies: Jumping between software, clicking frequently, duplicating work (and losing track of versions). These are only a handful of many. They might seem menial, but repeated every hour, every day, by multiple teams... they ruin workflows.
Navigating the collaborative minefield
What about working collaboratively? How do you track who's doing what? How do you find what's missing? How do you see when it's due? Mistakes inevitably occur, and implications can be catastrophic. But not anymore…

How Our Workflows solve Problems
What Our Clients Say
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Introducing Papermule's PLANDESK
Get your planning right first time
PLANDESK, built on our DAM Workflow Engine V4.0, brings you smoother, faster and more control over your planning workflow. It's never been easier for you to turn plans into print.

With PLANDESK, you can streamline . . .



Newspaper
Planning
Layout creations, regional editions and content customisations are now intuitive. PlanDesk drives enterprise-level editorial platforms like Atex and Methode.
Magazine
Planning
Alongside EdDesk, integrations into Adobe’s collaborative tools are seamless. Handle design-heavy layouts and make sophisticated workflows simple.
Classified
Production
Automate and render print-ready classified page PDFs without additional editorial systems or design tools. Plan, export and send PDFs all in one place.
Control more with DAM V4.0
Our latest DAM Workflow Engine, V4.0, is our most responsive and flexible engine yet. It underpins all our products, including PLANDESK. With hundreds of back-end changes since V3, we’ve now given you more control on the front.
So, making and implementing workflow changes feels second nature.
You're in the driver's seat
The new, intuitive UI lets you choose from dynamic menus, customisable views, and batch processing to streamline workflows. You can save and share searches and make instant workflow changes using our "Rules Engine". Or grapple with data, filtering and colour-coding results to find what you and your team need. Every time.


Access anywhere
PlanDesk is cloud-based. You and your team can make changes from anywhere on any device. All you need is a web browser and an internet connection. This also means other departments can view recent versions, keeping blockages away and communication flowing.
Regionalisation made easy
Regionalisation used to mean juggling plans, tracking variations and hoping no costly mistakes slipped through. For too long, it has been stressful, time-consuming and too easy to get wrong, where one missed update or mapping error could throw everything off. PlanDesk changes that.
Real-world regionalisation.
Now in one plan.
You're not just adjusting for geography. Real regionalisation means tailoring your publication and content to different demographics, business rules and local regulations. PlanDesk brings everything into one smart plan and still clearly differentiates between regional ads and available space (with smooth mapping configurations between booked and print regions).
Split regions, not your workflow
Adapting publications for different regions or demographics shouldn’t be a logistical nightmare. PlanDesk lets you split regions, add gatefolds and adjust page quantity (within the same plan!) easily. This includes inserts too. The automatic detection of unplanned or 'in-need-of-attention' content also catches potential mistakes before they escape. Now, your planning workflows can stay smooth, fast and error-free.

Additional PLANDESK features include . . .

Choose grid and/or column configurations
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Add gatefolds with two clicks!

Display and Classified
in one plan
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Autoflow advertising
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drag & drop from asset lists
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Add shapes, create articles, checkout content from plan
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Export XML and JSON formats
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Auto places class headers.
Streamlining starts here
Make your flat planning more efficient and smoothen your path to production with PlanDesk. Save money, reduce errors and boost ROI. Book an obligation-free consultation now.
Book A Free Consultation

Book a meeting with Mike to discuss:
Your requirements
Which software would work best for you
How Papermule can help
Any questions or queries you may have
Some of PLANDESK's easy integrations include . . .
FAQs
What types of publications can PlanDesk help with?
PLANDESK is suitable for newspapers, magazines, journals, booklets and catalogues of all sizes.
Can I manage regional content?
Absolutely. PLANDESK supports regional variants, allowing you to manage localised content within the same workflow. So you don’t need to merge plans or switch views anymore. You can do it all in one.
Do you have more information on the features?
You can learn more about PLANDESK, its features and the DAM Workflow Engine V4.0 that underpins it here.
What systems and tools do you integrate with?
Out of the box, PLANDESK integrates with all the common tools like InDesign, InCopy, Atex, and Methode. However, if you use other tools, we can configure PlanDesk so it will integrate with your existing workflow.
Does it really produce print-ready PDFs?
Yes. You don’t need multiple tools or editorial systems. You can plan, export, and send the PDF to the required destination inside PLANDESK.
Is there a demo or trial available?
We offer demos so you can experience PLANDESK's features firsthand. It’s also a great opportunity for you to ask questions and see how it might fit into your workflow. Book yours here.