Approval Studio

Approval Studio

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About

Approval Studio is purpose-built online proofing software for creative teams managing artwork and packaging design approval. Invite external reviewers via a shareable link with no account needed on their end. Review artwork with precision using 5 annotation shapes, live in-tool discussions, a built-in barcode reader, color separation, and 4 version comparison modes. Get all the tools that matter when a label error costs more than a revision round. Manage your team's efficiency with Approval Studio's project management layer. Assign and track tasks, organize projects and assets, store reference documents alongside assets, and get a full timestamped audit trail on every action across every project. Integrate with the tools that support your design review process: Adobe Creative Cloud, Shopify, Slack, and Zapier. Build custom approval workflows with API access and native MCP support.

About

Editlock is a web-based video review and approval platform for video editors, freelancers, studios, agencies, and in-house content teams. Editors upload cuts or review YouTube and Vimeo links, then share them for client and team feedback. Reviewers can leave timestamped comments, draw directly on video frames, reply in threads, and approve a cut without needing a paid seat. Version stacking keeps feedback associated with the right edit, while picture lock marks the approved version as the sign-off reference. Teams can organize work in projects and folders, use passphrase-protected share links, add internal team-only comments, and apply custom branding on eligible plans. Google Drive import brings source videos into a review. Plans are based on storage and include unlimited reviewers and clients; a free tier is available, with paid tiers adding storage and team-member capacity. Annual billing is offered.

Platforms Supported

Windows Not Supported
Mac Not Supported
Linux Not Supported
Cloud Supported
On-Premises Not Supported
iPhone Not Supported
iPad Not Supported
Android Not Supported
Chromebook Not Supported

Platforms Supported

Windows Not Supported
Mac Not Supported
Linux Not Supported
Cloud Supported
On-Premises Not Supported
iPhone Not Supported
iPad Not Supported
Android Not Supported
Chromebook Not Supported

Audience

Advertising Agencies, Design Companies, Packaging Agencies, Marketing Teams, Individual Creatives

Audience

Video editors, freelance editors, video production studios, creative and digital marketing agencies, and in-house content teams that need client review and approval.

Support

Phone Support Supported
24/7 Live Support Supported
Online Supported

Support

Phone Support Not Supported
24/7 Live Support Not Supported
Online Supported

API

Offers API Supported

API

Offers API Not Supported

Screenshots and Videos

Screenshots and Videos

No images available

Pricing

65$/month for 5 users
Approval Studio pricing starts from 65$/month for 5 users (Lite plan). We also offer PRO, PRO XL, and Enterprise plans as well as a free 14-day trial period.
Free Version Not Supported
Free Trial Supported

Pricing

INR 599/month
A free plan is available. Paid plans use storage-based pricing and start at INR 599 per month. Team-seat limits vary by plan; reviewers and clients are free and unlimited.
Free Version Supported
Free Trial Not Supported

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 5.0 / 5
ease 4.0 / 5
features 5.0 / 5
design 5.0 / 5
support 5.0 / 5

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 0.0 / 5
ease 0.0 / 5
features 0.0 / 5
design 0.0 / 5
support 0.0 / 5

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Pros & Cons from Real Users

Pros

  • I pretty much enjoyed how flexible and versatile Approval Studio is. One of the features that we use daily is four comparison modes. The differences between 2 artwork versions are found automatically, and we don't need to go from one asset to another constantly. What else made Approval Studio stand out for us was multi-language interface as we work with many foreign clients, and we also use live discussions a lot. Also, their customer support service has always been helpful.

Cons

  • Even though they have Adobe & Slack integrations, it would be great to have more. For example, it would help to have integrated cloud storages like Google Drive, Dropbox instead of just adding links to project references.

Training

Documentation Supported
Webinars Not Supported
Live Online Supported
In Person Not Supported

Training

Documentation Supported
Webinars Not Supported
Live Online Not Supported
In Person Not Supported

Company Information

Approval Studio
Founded: 2017
United States
approval.studio

Company Information

Editlock
Founded: 2026
India
editlock.io

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Categories

Categories

Video Review & Collaboration Features

Activity Notifications Supported
Annotations Supported
Client Portal Not Supported
Communication Tools Supported
Customizable Branding / White Label Supported
For Agencies Supported
One-Click Approvals Supported
Roles / Permissions / Groups Supported
Side-to-Side Comparisons Supported
Stages Not Supported
Threaded Comments Supported
Version Control Supported
Video Editing Not Supported
Workflow Management Supported

Brand Management Features

Approval Process Control Supported
Artwork Management Supported
Asset Management Supported
Change Management Supported
Fulfillment Distribution Not Supported
Project Management Supported

Online Proofing Features

Audit Trail Supported
Due Date Tracking Supported
File Sharing Supported
Markup Tools Supported
Role-Based Permissions Supported
Status Tracking Supported
Version Control Supported

Integrations

Adobe Illustrator Supported
Adobe Photoshop Supported
Google Drive Not Supported
Shopify Supported
Slack Supported
Vimeo Not Supported
YouTube Not Supported
Zapier Supported

Integrations

Adobe Illustrator Not Supported
Adobe Photoshop Not Supported
Google Drive Supported
Shopify Not Supported
Slack Not Supported
Vimeo Supported
YouTube Supported
Zapier Not Supported
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