Is Approval Studio suitable for agencies managing packaging for multiple clients?

Yes. Each client project is kept separate, and each client only sees their own files via their unique review link. Agencies handling multiple SKU revisions across different CPG clients can structure feedback by project without cross-contamination.

Packaging Artwork Management Software

Q: Do clients need to create an account to review packaging artwork?

No. You share a review link and your client opens it directly in their browser, no sign-up, no download, and no IT involvement required. They can annotate directly on the artwork and submit their approval immediately.

Q: How does Approval Studio differ from other artwork management systems?

Most artwork management systems require all reviewers to have accounts. Approval Studio's shared review link model means anyone can join the approval process without onboarding friction. Clients, suppliers, and legal reviewers can annotate and approve from a single link, with no registration required.

Q: What file formats does Approval Studio support for packaging artwork review?

Approval Studio supports PDF, AI, PNG, TIFF, JPEG, and PSD files for packaging artwork review. Files are rendered in-browser at high resolution so reviewers can zoom in to check fine detail, including barcodes, legal text, and colour accuracy.

Q: How does version control work for packaging artwork?

Each new file upload creates a version linked to the same project, with all previous versions and their annotations preserved. Versions can be compared using four modes: Side by Side, Side by Side with Difference, Fader, and Toggle. The full history forms a complete audit trail of every revision round.

Packaging artwork approval breaks somewhere inside the fifteenth email overflowing with screenshots, conflicting versions, and access requests. Approval Studio gives every stakeholder a single place to view, annotate, and sign off. No account needed. No software to install.

Still chasing approval by email?

Not all packaging artwork approval is born equal. Some spend days approving a single SKU inside dozens of email threads, making sense of conflicting screenshots and confusing versions. And some replace email-based artwork approval with specialized software and profit from faster sign-offs.

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The hidden cost of email-based packaging artwork approval How about you?

Adjust the sliders to match your team — we'll estimate the time and money lost to email-based artwork review.

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New launches + revisions

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Average before final approval

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Internal + external combined

Team hourly rate (avg, $)

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Right tools for packaging artwork collaboration

On-screen annotations

Online proofing for packaging with 5 annotation shapes for on-screen feedback and live discussions inside the tool without refresh.

Version management

Artwork version control for each asset. Upload a new file to start a review cycle, and compare versions across four different modes.

Workflow automation

Trigger-based packaging workflow automation built around your packaging approval process.

Task assignment & deadlines

Assign tasks manually or in a workflow, set up rules for approvals, and get notified about the current project daily.

Digital Asset Library

A dedicated space for all approved artwork meant to be stored, accessed, reused, turned into a template, or improved.

Audit trail & approval history

Full audit trail and approval history on asset- and project levels. AI reporter for a complete overview of the system.

A stakeholder or a client clicks a link. That’s it.

Watch how it works

You upload a file

Upload a supported file type or bring assets directly from Adobe. You can set a deadline, add comments, and protect assets with a password.

You send a review

Send a file review via email, or copy a shortlink. Each link opening registers in the audit with the name and time.

They annotate

Client enters their name and leaves comments in their browser, no need for an account or app download. Any stakeholder can review without friction.

Client proofing software

For Packaging Design Agencies

Problem

You handle 20 SKU revisions a week across five CPG clients. Feedback gets lost across projects and clients.

Solution

Approval Studio gives each client their own review link, and feedback stays structured with the file for each project, available to each team member.

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Artwork Approval Workflow

For In-house packaging teams (FMCG/CP)

Problem

Legal, regulatory, and brand all need to sign off before it goes to print. Route artwork through each team in sequence or parallel with a single source of truth.

Solution

Set up a workflow once: Approval Studio routes the artwork through each team automatically. Each approval triggers the next stage; each rejection sends it back for rework with the comments attached.

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Print Artwork Approval Software

For Print & Label Suppliers

Problem

You're the last stop before print, but you're still receiving artwork by email with change requests buried in reply chains and no clear record of which version was approved.

Solution

Brands share files directly into Approval Studio and send you a review link. Open it in your browser (no account needed), mark up any production issues directly on the file, and send it back. Every comment is timestamped, every version is stored, and the final approved file comes with a full audit trail.

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Plans to Fit Every Team

Cheaper than missed deadlines and chaotic stressful workflow

LITE

Fast review tool perfect for freelancers and small teams.

$12

per user / month

14-day free trial

5 users minimum

Unlimited reviewers & projects

5 GB storage space

5 annotation shapes

4 comparison modes

Live chats in review tool

Reporting & project history

PRO

Project management tool for medium and large businesses.

$32

per user / month

14-day free trial after dem

5 users minimum

All Lite Package features +

5 GB storage space

Email support

User groups

Smart notifications

Adobe CC Integration

PRO XL

Project management tool for medium and large businesses.

$20

per user / month

14-day free trial after demo

15 users minimum

All Lite Package features +

30 GB storage space

Task management system

User groups

Smart notifications

Adobe CC Integration

FAQs

What is packaging artwork management software?

Packaging artwork management software is a platform that centralises the creation, review, approval, and storage of packaging artwork files. It replaces the email-based feedback loop with a structured workflow where every stakeholder (designers, brand managers, regulatory teams, and external clients) can view, annotate, and sign off on artwork in one place. Core features typically include version control, on-screen annotations, audit trails, and deadline tracking.

Do clients need to create an account to review packaging artwork?

With Approval Studio, no. You share a review link, and your client opens it directly in their browser without sign-up, download, or IT involvement. They can leave precise on-screen annotations and submit their approval or change requests immediately. This removes the single biggest friction point in the client review cycle.

How does Approval Studio differ from other artwork management systems?

Most artwork management systems are built for internal teams and require all reviewers to have a platform account. Approval Studio is built around the reality that packaging approval almost always involves external stakeholders who are not going to create software accounts. The shared review link model means anyone can participate in the approval process without any onboarding friction.

What file formats does Approval Studio support for packaging artwork review?

Approval Studio supports the key formats used in packaging and print production: PDF, AI (Adobe Illustrator), PNG, TIFF, and JPEG. Files are rendered in-browser at high resolution so reviewers can zoom in to check fine detail like barcodes, legal text, and colour accuracy without downloading the original file.

How does version control work for packaging artwork?

Each time you upload a revised file, Approval Studio creates a new version linked to the same project thread. All previous versions and their associated comments are preserved. You can compare versions using 4 different modes to verify that every requested change has been made. The full version history forms part of the audit trail for compliance or internal records.

Can multiple stakeholders review packaging artwork at the same time?

Yes. You can share the same review link with multiple stakeholders, or set up sequential review stages where each team reviews and approves before the file moves to the next. Both parallel and sequential workflows are supported. All annotations are visible to everyone with link access, preventing conflicting feedback from different email threads.

Is Approval Studio suitable for agencies that manage packaging for multiple clients?

Yes. Approval Studio is designed for agency use: each client project is kept separate, and each client only sees their own files via their unique review link. Agencies can manage dozens of concurrent packaging reviews across multiple brands without any one client's work being visible to another. Notifications, deadlines, and approval statuses are managed centrally from the agency dashboard.

How does Approval Studio handle the packaging artwork approval audit trail?

Every action in Approval Studio is logged: who viewed the file, who left a comment, who approved or rejected, and at what time. This audit trail can be exported as a PDF or XLS report useful for regulatory submissions, print supplier handoffs, or internal compliance reviews. The timestamp and user identity on each action create a legally defensible record of the process.

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Packaging Artwork Management Software

Still chasing approval by email?

Not all packaging artwork approval is born equal. Some spend days approving a single SKU inside dozens of email threads, making sense of conflicting screenshots and confusing versions. And some replace email-based artwork approval with specialized software and profit from faster sign-offs.

The hidden cost of email-based packaging artwork approval How about you?

Right tools for packaging artwork collaboration

Right tools for packaging artwork collaboration

On-screen annotations

Version management

Workflow automation

Task assignment & deadlines

Digital Asset Library

Audit trail & approval history

A stakeholder or a client clicks a link. That’s it.

Plans to Fit Every Team

LITE

Fast review tool perfect for freelancers and small teams.

$12

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PRO

Project management tool for medium and large businesses.

$32

PRO XL

Project management tool for medium and large businesses.

$20

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