Artwork approval software for faster reviews

From automated compliance checks and color analysis to customizable checklists and version control, our all-in-one design approval software checks every little detail to ensure print-ready packaging artwork.

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Artwork approval software for all
label components

Leave fast and accurate feedback on artwork

Pinpoint critical label elements—dieline accuracy, dimensions, claims, barcodes, and more—that need changes during design review.
Draw attention using markup tools to circle, underline, or highlight packaging errors and speed up artwork approval.
Place comments directly on the packaging artwork for precise feedback.

Catch errors with online proofing tools

Compare versions using 3 compare modes—side-by-side, difference, and flicker—to track changes between artwork versions.
Verify details like Pantone colors, dieline dimensions, QR codes, braille, and regulatory text with online proofing tools for design review.
Inspect print proofs with one-to-many comparisons to make sure your final artwork version is error-free.

Automate regulatory compliance

Create custom rulesets to verify your packaging designs meet label regulations like FDA, FSSAI, TTB, OSHA, SFDA, and more.
Spot missing or incorrect ingredients, logos, etc. on your label during artwork approval.
Avoid recalls with artwork approval software built for packaging teams.
Set up checklist-based tasks to simplify the entire approval cycle.

Collaborate better with review workflows

Build custom artwork review workflows to streamline the packaging approval process.
Tag project stakeholders—including NPD, regulatory affairs, and external parties—to ensure feedback is directed efficiently.
Approve or reject packaging designs after design review.
Get automated reminders to keep packaging design projects on schedule.

Simplify artwork storage and access

Find approved artwork easily with smart tags and product metadata.
Store and share artwork designs with customizable access controls to protect packaging assets.
Handle multiple artwork files—such as product briefs, specification sheets, labels, pack shots, leaflets, or inserts.
Track artwork revisions and changes with version control for full traceability.

Artwork approval software for all your labels

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Measure each element accurately.

Wrong dimensions
Size must be a minimum of 110x70px

Make sure everything is spelled right.

Error
Misspelt word found (1)

Identify font size and style in artwork designs.

Extract colors and color palettes to maintain color consistency.

Extracted Colors
#A098D9
#D7D1FF
#000000

Verify all barcodes, including pharmacodes.

Barcodes
Barcodes Found (1)
ID: 100203040585

Automate label checks for any missing or incorrect elements or copy.

Icon Check
Pass
Specified image found

Artwork approval features

Version control

Annotations

Measurement scale

Barcode scanner

Regulatory compliance

Version compare

Approval checklist

Spell checker

Audit history

How artwork approval software saves you time

Minimized versions

Always work with the most up-to-date artwork and avoid confusion amongst stakeholders—Artwork Flow’s version control tracks all your artwork versions in one place.

Reduced errors

Tired of incorrect QR code or dieline errors? Use our AI-led online proofing tools to catch errors early.

Consolidated feedback

Ditch the scattered feedback and endless email threads. Artwork Flow centralizes all annotations and feedback in one spot.

Reduced delays

Get notified on artwork approval, feedback, and tasks assignments. Save time on artwork review with our design approval software.

Enhanced collaboration

Make sure the right people see your feedback. Tag team members, share files, and assign tasks with total transparency.

Faster turnaround times

Custom rulesets to ensure your artwork complies with region-specific regulations. Speed up the artwork approval process with our review tool.

Artwork approval made easy with Artwork Flow  

Print inspection  

Easily identify pixel deviations between a printed label and the final label.

Real-time notifications

Get notifications for approvals on
time-sensitive projects.

Version compare

Compare different versions of your labels and launch the right version.

Artwork approval process in 5 steps

Upload your artwork into our artwork
approval software.
Invite collaborators — stakeholders,
clients, and team members — for artwork review.
 Provide feedback using annotations and
online proofing tools for faster artwork approval.
Ensure label compliance by verifying
multiple sections of your label design automatically.
Approve or reject files instantly. Automated
reminders and artwork workflows reduce
delays and boost team collaboration.

How the artwork approval process works 

Industry:
Food and Beverages

“Artwork Flow provides visibility to bottlenecks and project progress. If I'm doing a project and I'm trying to figure out why I haven't seen a proof from a supplier, I can go in and see exactly who hasn't signed it off, when they got it, so on and so forth.”

Nicola Duffy
Senior Manager, Trinchero Family Estates

What our customers say

“Artwork Flow provides visibility to bottlenecks and project progress. If I'm doing a project and I'm trying to figure out why I haven't seen a proof from a supplier, I can go in and see exactly who hasn't signed it off, when they got it, so on and so forth.”

Trinchero testimonial for Artwork Flow.
Nicola Duffy
Senior Manager, Trinchero Family Estates
Industry:
Food and Beverage

“Artwork Flow’s ability to implement different regulatory needs has been remarkable. It has cut label review time from 30 to 10 minutes and tripled our efficiency. The speed of delivery is amazing to keep our business going.”

Wayne Kuhn.
Food Labeling Specialist, Home Chef

What our customers say

“Artwork Flow’s ability to implement different regulatory needs has been remarkable. It has cut label review time from 30 to 10 minutes and tripled our efficiency. The speed of delivery is amazing to keep our business going.”

Home Chef testimonial for Artwork Flow.
Wayne Kuhn.
Food Labeling Specialist, Home Chef
Industry:
Food and Beverage

“Artwork Flow’s online artwork management automates multiple iterations of workflows for artwork approval and offers a single point of storage for all digital assets. It’s flexible for technical teams.”

Ankit Srivastava
Senior Project Manager, Diageo

What our customers say

“Artwork Flow’s online artwork management automates multiple iterations of workflows for artwork approval and offers a single point of storage for all digital assets. It’s flexible for technical teams.”

Ankit Srivastava's testimonial on Artwork Flow.
Ankit Srivastava
Senior Project Manager, Diageo
Industry:
Food and Beverage

“What stands out most about Artwork Flow is its simplicity and effectiveness. It’s remarkably user-friendly, turning the complex dance of artwork management into a breeze. Overall, the platform has been instrumental in cutting down the approval time and boosting our go-to-market speed with a fun and efficient workflow.”

Valentine F.
Innovation Project Manager, Lavie Foods

What our customers say

“What stands out most about Artwork Flow is its simplicity and effectiveness. It’s remarkably user-friendly, turning the complex dance of artwork management into a breeze. Overall, the platform has been instrumental in cutting down the approval time and boosting our go-to-market speed with a fun and efficient workflow.”

Valentine's testimonial on Artwork Flow.
Valentine F.
Innovation Project Manager, Lavie Foods
Industry:
Cosmetics and Personal Care

"We found Artwork Flow to be a very comprehensive and well-thought-out piece of software that had been developed through the lens of the user. The training and support were first class with weekly check-ins which was so helpful."

Susan E
Director of Marketing and Innovation, Quest Personal Care

What our customers say

"We found Artwork Flow to be a very comprehensive and well-thought-out piece of software that had been developed through the lens of the user. The training and support were first class with weekly check-ins which was so helpful."

Susan's testimonial on Artwork Flow.
Susan E
Director of Marketing and Innovation, Quest Personal Care
Industry:
Food and Beverage

"Artwork Flow allows us to collaborate in a way that we haven’t before. The ability to create designs, make notes, compare versions and store them in one place has allowed us to not rely on emails and the cumbersome tools we have used in the past. It also keeps me honest by making sure I'm meeting my tasks on time."

Lisa Caras
Marketing Manager, Jones Dairy Farm

What our customers say

"Artwork Flow allows us to collaborate in a way that we haven’t before. The ability to create designs, make notes, compare versions and store them in one place has allowed us to not rely on emails and the cumbersome tools we have used in the past. It also keeps me honest by making sure I'm meeting my tasks on time."

How Jones Dairy Farm used Artwork Flow's creative management software
Lisa Caras
Marketing Manager, Jones Dairy Farm
Industry:
Food and Beverage

"Thanks to Artwork Flow, collating comments on creatives and setting up workflows is seamless now. Also, what I really liked about the platform is the digital library, being able to have different versions of our creatives has been really good for our technical and food safety teams."

William Page
Marketing and Branding Manager, Simply Lunch

What our customers say

"Thanks to Artwork Flow, collating comments on creatives and setting up workflows is seamless now. Also, what I really liked about the platform is the digital library, being able to have different versions of our creatives has been really good for our technical and food safety teams."

William Page
William Page
Marketing and Branding Manager, Simply Lunch
Industry:
Food and Beverage

“Before we started using this artwork approval software, it was far too easy for the details of our various projects to fall through the cracks in the back-and-forth of email. Now, everything is consolidated in one place.”

Manny Arthur
Design Manager, LesserEvil

What our customers say

“Before we started using this artwork approval software, it was far too easy for the details of our various projects to fall through the cracks in the back-and-forth of email. Now, everything is consolidated in one place.”

Manny Arthur
Manny Arthur
Design Manager, LesserEvil
Industry:
Cosmetics and Personal Care

“Artwork Flow is a fantastic product with an amazing team behind it to support.”

Leo Smirnov
Creative Director, DS Healthcare Group

What our customers say

“Artwork Flow is a fantastic product with an amazing team behind it to support.”

Leo Smirnov
Leo Smirnov
Creative Director, DS Healthcare Group

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Frequently asked questions

What is artwork approval software?

Artwork approval software is a tool that helps teams streamline the process of reviewing and approving packaging designs, product labels, and other packaging components like leaflets and inserts. Instead of juggling emails and feedback from multiple sources, this software centralizes approvals, making it easy to manage and track packaging artwork in one place.

How does Artwork Flow’s artwork approval software work?

Artwork Flow’s artwork approval software simplifies the approval process by providing a central platform where you can upload your packaging design files, invite regulatory teams, and gather feedback. You can also use markup tools, annotations, and online proofing features to ensure every packaging design, or copy is error-free. Once feedback is addressed, stakeholders can approve or reject files, ensuring the final version meets brand and compliance standards before production.

Who uses a design approval software?

Design approval software is used by various teams involved in the review and approval of packaging artwork and marketing materials. Key users include:

  • Brand and marketing teams
  • Regulatory and compliance teams
  • Packaging and prepress teams
  • R&D and product development teams
  • Printers, suppliers, and manufacturers
Is artwork approval software different from a design approval software?

Not really! Artwork approval software and design approval software serve the same purpose. Both help manage the review and approval process for packaging artwork and promotional materials, ensuring designs meet regulatory requirements before going to market.

What are the steps involved in the artwork approval process?

The artwork approval process typically involves:

  • Uploading artwork - Add your packaging design files to review.
  • Inviting collaborators - Get regulatory teams, packaging engineers, and printers on board to review.
  • Providing feedback - Use markup tools, annotations, and proofing features to highlight compliance issues, color inconsistencies, and print alignment errors.
  • Ensuring compliance - Check your artwork against custom rulesets to verify ingredient disclosures, nutritional panels, barcodes, and certification marks.
  • Approving/rejecting Files - Approve or reject files and move forward with the next version if needed.