Filestage changelog
Filestage changelog
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Voice to text

 

New

  

You can now record audio feedback directly on files to provide context without manual typing.

  • Record audio comments through an integrated interface while viewing files.

  • Use AI to generate text transcripts and summaries of spoken feedback.

  • Edit generated summaries for accuracy before posting to the review sidebar.

  • Access both the original audio and the text summary for every comment.

Compare any files side-by-side (Early Access)

 

New

  

With this feature, you can now compare any two files side-by-side regardless of their version history.

  • Open independent viewports to load different assets for immediate visual comparison.

  • Use search and dropdown menus to select files from across your project.

  • Synchronize navigation to pan and zoom across both files simultaneously.

  • Access and compare distinct layouts or creative briefs against final deliverables.

Select target folder for Intake forms submissions

 

Improvement

  

Users can now select a specific target folder for projects that are automatically created from generic form submissions, enabling better organization and easier access to new initiatives.

Video safe zones (Early Access)

 

New

  

With video safe zones, you can visualize platform-specific layout guides to ensure your content is never obscured by interface elements.

  • Toggle semi-transparent overlays for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts.

  • Use broadcast-standard SMPTE presets to verify action and title safety.

  • Upload custom PNG overlays to match unique brand or campaign guidelines.

  • Maintain your review workflow with non-obstructive guides that allow direct annotations.

Comment Labels (Public Release)

 

New

  

With Comment Labels, you can categorize and filter feedback to organize your team’s review workflow.

  • Assign custom categories like "Must Fix" or "Design" directly to individual comments.

  • Identify critical feedback at a glance with color-coded badges in the sidebar.

  • Filter the comment stream to focus only on specific departments or priority levels.

  • Define a standardized taxonomy for your projects within your team settings.

Intake forms

 

New

  

With intake forms, you can centralize project requests and asset submissions directly within Filestage.

  • Create customizable forms with various field types for project briefs, and asset requests and submissions.

  • Create generic links to automatically initialize new projects and organized folders.

  • Share project-specific links to add submissions directly to existing projects.

  • Automatically start review for the assets uploaded through the forms

New project creation wizard

 

Improvement

  

This release introduces an enhanced project creation experience, streamlining review workflow configuration while retaining the option to quickly generate project drafts.

  • Create reviewer groups and define their settings during the initial project setup.

  • Invite reviewers and set their permissions before the project is formally created.

  • Visualize your project structure as you build it.

Adobe Photoshop integration

 

New

  

This integration allows you to sync your Adobe Photoshop with Filestage to streamline file exports and creative feedback.

  • Open the embedded Filestage plugin to manage your reviews directly inside Photoshop.

  • Export your images to Filestage project dashboard without leaving Adobe Photoshop

  • Select from different file formats and access your custom PDF presets during the export.

New permission in custom roles to "View team members"

 

Improvement

  

Administrators can now control access to the member list within workspace settings to support internal privacy requirements.

The new permission toggles visibility of the team member directory for specific custom roles. If disabled, users assigned to that role cannot access the member list in the settings menu.

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Improved reviewer suggestions

 

Improvement

  

The reviewer suggestion logic now automatically filters available collaborators based on your specific team role and project access levels.

  • View all team members and reviewers if you have "Manage team" permissions.

  • Access reviewers and project collaborators from your assigned projects as a standard team member.

  • See collaborators from your other teams when you participate as an external reviewer.