Stepan I.
SI
Stepan I.
Digital Marketing Manager
Information Technology and Services
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"A great solution for artworks\designs management"
4.5/5
What do you like best about Approval Studio?

Apart from an easy way to get feedback, the app offers cool comparison modes that allow you to instantly check all changes made to your designs. Every action made within the project is tracked in project history and you can generate a detailed PDF report, so it is very easy to follow the project’s timeline. I like the UI and workflow, simple and clear product. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Approval Studio?

I wish I could attach files when I respond to comments in the review tool. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Александр .
А
Александр .
Senior Media Buyer
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"No more failed creative experiments"
5/5
What do you like best about Approval Studio?

Being a marketing media buyer, I have to experiment with creative ads all the time. It is not an easy task in big companies because they all have strict policies regarding their final product. With Approval Studio, I can see which mockups have already been proofed by brand-manager and lawyer, and I can start working with them. All the data is stored in one place, which makes the app even more convenient, for the customer as well Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Approval Studio?

I would like to be able to check the proofing stage (status) of the project. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

IK
Ivan K.
Review
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Numerous reviewers are not a problem anymore"
5/5
What do you like best about Approval Studio?

Approval Studio makes the review process more organized and disciplined, almost eliminates the chance to overlook or lose something. We produce cosmetics and dietary supplements. Our offices are located all over the world, so with all localizations, different time zones, and insane quantity of reviewers proofing process takes very long to complete. Everybody wants to proof their way - Skype, e-mail, and some do not really care about proofing at all because it’s not their primary task. For the creative department and for me as its director, it is the main KPI - to deliver the mockup to the printing department timely. And with Approval Studio, it is much easier to accomplish because everything is gathered in one place and multiple reviewers can do their tasks simultaneously. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Approval Studio?

We work not only with artworks but with videos as well - for marketing purposes, mainly. Would be great if Approval Studio had a possibility to review videos as well. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Serhii D.
SD
Serhii D.
Frontend developer
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
""Well done - simple enough to get used!"I`m all set with managing my approval workflow"
5/5
What do you like best about Approval Studio?

Same thing as clients like - simplicity. If something looks complicated to me, I can tell at once it won’t work for any customer I have, and, since I’m a freelancer, I have to value each one of them. They don’t really like it when I have lots to explain to them, and, frankly, I’m not really good at explaining. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Approval Studio?

Nothing in particular, you know. Maybe I should use the software a bit longer to find some flaws, but it seems to me that you guys did a really good job. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Food & Beverages
UF
Verified User in Food & Beverages
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Straight forward artwork proofing and comparison tool"
3.5/5
What do you like best about Approval Studio?

My favorite feature is the comparison tool. When multiple pieces of artwork are loaded up, the tool allows for a side-by-side comparison that automatically scrolls across when dragged by the mouse. You can also use to tool to "compare" two pieces of art. Using the compare feature, the two pieces are artwork are compared and differences between them are depicted in red on the right-hand side. Another great option here is the toggle feature that quickly lays one piece of artwork over another and rapidly displays one then the other so you can visually see how the changes look in a rapid, almost snapshot. It's great for picking out subtle differences.

I also really like the report option which allows the user to download a report of all the annotations made throughout the whole project and save it as a PDF. For our team, it's a great way to provide a simple audit trail. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Approval Studio?

The annotation tool is lacking in options and clunky to use. If numerous annotations appear made on a piece of artwork, they literally just clutter up the screen and get in the way of seeing the artwork. The software needs an option to make a comment and have it appear in the margin of the page and allow for continuous work without blocking the field. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

David C.
DC
David C.
Chief Marketing Officer
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Design approvals made easy"
4.5/5
What do you like best about Approval Studio?

We were struggling to find the right tool for project approvals. With Approval Studio, it was clear within minutes it was the right tool for us. It reduces misscommunication and friction between orders and deliveries and at every point we know what has been approved and what not. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Approval Studio?

For my brief usage period of Approval Studio, we weren't able to find any flaws Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Marie S.
MS
Marie S.
CMO
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Design approvals and project communication in one place. No email proofing and missed dedlines"
5/5
What do you like best about Approval Studio?

We moved all the communication, versioning, requests to Approval Studio - it's convenient to have it all in one place, you know who you sent it to and never miss anything - just check the things done. All the requests resolved -add another version, go for the next round. Better then emails. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Approval Studio?

Had to forward clients with all requests to Studio, that took time for them to get used to it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Valerie T.
VT
Valerie T.
Linkbuilder, Outreach, and Public Relations Specialist
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Fast and easy online proofing software with cool version comparison mode"
5/5
What do you like best about Approval Studio?

It's very easy to create projects and monitor their approval status. Comments fly quickly and there are reminders - it really helps to receive edits and approvals on time. Just as it helps to give those same edits for work - instantly and with a full understanding of what the client wants. That is invaluable :) Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Approval Studio?

A bit unclear about project statuses. Need some time to get used to it - Pro. At the same time, we are using Approval Studio as a proofing tool, while projects and tasks remain on Asana. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Пантелеева .
П
Пантелеева .
Design&Advertising
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Perfect price-quality"
5/5
What do you like best about Approval Studio?

I like the multifunctional review tool and informative reports. It helps to cut down on time when dealing with clients regarding your work. Also, the price. Those thousands of dollars we have spent on different software before, we can now invest to improve us as a company. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Approval Studio?

Basically, nothing. I haven`t found any obvious shortcomings yet. I think it won't happen, and now I`m totally satisfied. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Aleksandra M.
AM
Aleksandra M.
Account Specialist
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Quick design review"
5/5
What do you like best about Approval Studio?

sharing is the best here, I can share and approve graphic ads with my customers in just few clicks. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Approval Studio?

I would add the color picker and ruler to the tool Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.