Artwork management software, powered by AI

Q: How does artwork management work?

Artwork management works by digitizing the packaging artwork lifecycle so teams can review, track revisions, manage approvals, and ensure only approved artwork goes to production.

Q: What are the benefits of artwork management software?

Artwork management software enables faster approvals, improved collaboration, reduced errors, stronger version control, and regulatory compliance.

Proofread pack copy, run approval workflows, and comply with regulations, right from Day 1. Start today to get artwork right the first time and increase your speed to market.

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Packaging artwork management software trusted by 100+ rapidly-growing brands

Smart features, smarter packaging artwork management

Build complex workflows at scale

Get granular control over the packaging development process. Design custom workflows with both serial and parallel paths, allowing for simultaneous review by multiple stakeholders. Use integrated reporting and dashboards to identify bottlenecks and optimize the workflow for maximum efficiency.

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Make packaging artwork error free

Streamline reviews and catch errors early with our rich packaging proofing and quality inspection module. Verify every detail — spelling, barcodes, color separation, and more — and use tools like overprint preview, annotations, and customizable checklists before sign-off, ensuring print-ready and compliant packaging artwork.

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Ensure regulatory compliance for all files

Build rules to check everything from mandatory labeling information (like allergen declarations and ingredient lists) to barcode compliance and brand-approved keywords. Automate checks for FDA, FSSAI, and other global regulations, minimizing the risk of recalls and ensuring your products meet all legal requirements.

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Manage all packaging files in one place

Organize and manage all your packaging artwork assets — labels, leaflets, inserts, and blister packs — in one central hub. Customize metadata to track key information like product name, pack size, and print specifications and find the right asset easily with AI-powered smart tagging and contextual search.

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Increase speed to market with artwork management

Simplify artwork approvals, maintain version control, and launch products on time with our integrated artwork management system. Digitize your entire packaging review process, cut review time by half, and save over 500 staff hours. Launch faster, comply smarter, win bigger!

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Global packaging artwork teams  have seen the results

70%

increased
efficiency

40%

Reduction
in TAT

67%

Reduction
in review time

Access unified artwork management with Artwork Flow

Proofread packaging artwork and compare print proofs against artwork designs pixel to pixel. Check font sizes, spelling, color separations, dieline dimensions, and more with a rich proofread software that offers quality inspection across file formats and sizes.

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Build and run flexible workflows that suit your team and their operations, regardless of complexity. Map the entire artwork lifecycle from brief to launch, identify bottlenecks and fix them, and move on to pre-press preparation easily.

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Ensure regulatory compliance with AI-powered checks for barcode verification, allergen information on packaging labels, nutritional claims, and other critical elements, minimizing risks and costly recalls. This ensures accurate labeling, protects your brand reputation, and streamlines your packaging workflow.

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Organize and retrieve approved artwork faster with a centralized asset library. Get the most recent packaging artwork version with version control and avoid miscommunication between stakeholders involved.

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Create compliant, error-free packaging labels and launch 2X faster than usual with industry-leading artwork approval software. With our comprehensive artwork management features, you can get jobs to print faster than ever before!

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Loved by packaging artwork teams globally

4.5 out of 5

What our customers say

Manny Arthur

Design Manager, LesserEvil

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

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

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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

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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

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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

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

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

William Page

Marketing and Branding Manager, Simply Lunch

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

Creative Director, DS Healthcare Group

A packaging management system that understands your core needs

Dot your i's and cross your t’s

Automatically proofread any packaging component, including labels, leaflets, blister packs, and inserts. Packaging artwork management software accurately flags issues even the human eye may miss!

Check for font substitutions, missing glyphs, and spelling errors in nearly 40 languages.

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Review artwork revisions before final approval

Compare artwork versions with the best artwork software for proofs. Identify tweaks to pack copy and graphics, and barcode and trim size changes.

Access 3 comparison modes: Side-by-side, flicker, and difference.

Prevent costly reprints and delays on press.

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Digitally verify barcodes before they’re printed

Ensure your barcodes meet specifications before sending artwork files to your printer. Avoid recalls due to incorrect barcodes and prevent barcode rejections at retail.

Inspect 14 different 1D barcodes.

Analyze 2D barcodes like QR codes.

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Simplify color proofing and quality control

Ensure color separation across all packaging components and review ink coverage with color analysis built for packaging teams.

Identify CMYK and Pantone colors in your artwork.

Inspect overprints and ensure accurate color reproduction.

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Set up customizable checklists

Create checklists that include all required labeling information, barcode specifications, and regulatory requirements. Standardize your artwork review process and improve team collaboration with our checklist feature.

Ensure quality control across all your projects with custom checklists for different product lines and packaging types.

Add rejection comments directly on checklists to make proofing sign-offs easier.

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Communicate better with annotations

Improve the proofing and sign-off process with clear annotations you can add directly to packaging files (including leaflets, inserts, and blister packs) with this proofread software.

Minimize the risk of print errors.

Offer granular feedback on color separations, typographical errors, and visual discrepancies.

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Access unified artwork management with Artwork Flow

Online proofing

Accelerate your approval lifecycle with AI-powered proofing tools.

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Workflow automation

Build and run flexible workflows that suit your teams and their operations.

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Label compliance

Automate compliance on all fronts with customizable rules and AI-powered checks.

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Asset management

Organise and retrieve assets faster with the power of artificial intelligence.

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Label Management

Expedite packaging design and maintain creative compliance with label design software.

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Access unified artwork management with Artwork Flow

Designers

Drive creative reviews with AI-powered proofing tools and fast-track projects with a simplified design lifecycle.

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Brand managers

Automate brand asset management and compliance to deliver greater value with every project.

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Project managers

Address bottlenecks in real time and streamline project workflows to beat your deadlines by a mile.

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Legal teams

Bring transparency to approvals and automate legal compliance to reduce the risk of product or creative recalls.

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IT manager

Equip your organization with the tools they need to maximize brand value and drive marketing ROI.

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Focus on GTM. We’ll provide the tech.

Trusted by global packaging teams to launch products fast.

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Frequently asked questions

What is artwork management?

Artwork management is the process of creating, reviewing, approving, and storing packaging and labeling artwork using a centralized system. Typical artwork management systems include workflow automation, online proofing, version control, and cross-team collaboration to ensure packaging artwork is accurate, compliant, and market-ready. Effective artwork management helps businesses reduce errors, maintain brand consistency, meet regulatory requirements, and accelerate time to market across packaging workflows.

How does artwork management work?

Artwork management focuses on streamlining workflows, ensuring accuracy through proofing, and maintaining a history of changes with version control.

Key aspects of artwork management include:

- Workflow automation: Set up complex workflows to review and approve packaging artwork.
- Online proofing: Proofread artwork packaging with rich features like spell check, annotations, markup, and more.
- Version control: Track and manage different versions of packaging artwork.
- Compliance: Ensure brand and regulatory compliance on labeling artwork.

What are the benefits of artwork management software?

Artwork approval software offer a myriad of benefits, including:

- Enhanced efficiency: Streamlined artwork workflows, automated packaging artwork processes, and the power of technology all reduce manual tasks, leading to improved artwork management systems and artwork automation.
- Improved collaboration: Collaborative features facilitate teamwork, ensuring everyone is on the same page and reducing the risk of errors in the artwork approval process.
- Better version control: Tracking changes and maintaining a history of revisions helps prevent mistakes and simplifies the artwork approval process.
- Increased accuracy: Artwork proofing software and automated checks help ensure that packaging artwork meet specifications and comply with regulations.
- Cost savings: By reducing errors, minimizing rework, and streamlining processes, artwork management software can lead to significant cost savings.
- Regulatory compliance: Automated checks and version control can help businesses comply with strict industry regulations and standards, such as those related to pharmaceutical artwork.
- Scalability: Many artwork management solutions are designed to scale with a business's growth, ensuring that they can handle increasing workloads and complexity.

What is the role of artwork management in packaging workflows?

Artwork management is a crucial component of packaging workflows, ensuring efficient packaging artwork development and artwork approval. It involves using artwork management software to manage artworks and streamline the entire packaging artwork process.

Artwork management systems like Artwork Flow further enhance artwork workflows with flexible and interactive workflow builders that help users map an entire project end to end.

By effectively streamlining the packaging artwork process, businesses can improve efficiency, reduce errors, and maintain brand consistency.

Why chose Artwork Flow for artwork management?

Artwork Flow is a powerful artwork management software that offers numerous benefits for businesses seeking to streamline their packaging artwork processes. It’s trusted by well-known and promising brands across the globe such as Kroger’s Home Chef, Trinchero Family Estates, and Estee Lauder-backed Forest Essentials.

This packaging artwork management software has helped its customers accelerate artwork approval time and speed to market with powerful, AI-led features.

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