ProofForge
    Always improving

    What's New

    Every update we ship to make your proofing workflow faster and smoother.

    v1.11.0
    November 1, 2026

    Faster sharing and an easier first proof

    New
    Share proofs via WhatsApp or copy a ready-made SMS text with the proof link, straight from the Share Proof box
    New
    New accounts can load a sample proof in one click to try the full review flow straight away
    New
    Free prepress checker tool — drop in a PDF to check page size, bleed and page count before sending
    Improved
    An example proof link on the pricing page so visitors can see the client experience before signing up
    v1.10.0
    October 26, 2026

    AI mockup previews

    New
    Create a realistic AI mockup of a job — like business cards on a desk or wallpaper on a wall — with your artwork placed exactly as uploaded
    New
    Choose to show mockups to your client on their proof page, clearly labelled as an illustration
    v1.9.0
    October 25, 2026

    More help getting your first proof approved

    New
    Helpful emails during your trial guide you through sending your first proof, exploring review tools and deciding whether to continue
    Improved
    More reliable proof and account emails, with consistent sender details so clients can recognise messages from ProofForge
    v1.8.0
    October 23, 2026

    Sharper artwork checks and easier mobile review

    New
    AI artwork analysis now includes an advisory spelling check that flags likely typos on your proofs (brand names, contact details and industry terms are left alone)
    Improved
    Pin comments on the proof viewer are wider and easier to read
    Improved
    Clearer trial and payment wording — no card is needed during the 14-day trial; payment details are only added if you choose to continue
    Fixed
    On phones, proof pins now open with a tap and the review screen fits properly below the header
    v1.7.0
    October 12, 2026

    A calmer workspace

    Improved
    Job details organised into three tabs, with Share Proof as the main action and production tools in a compact menu
    Improved
    A simpler dashboard with one filter bar, quieter job totals, and one main New Job button
    Improved
    A cleaner client proof page: more room for artwork, expandable specifications and version history, and approval actions kept within reach
    Improved
    Approval terms, client notes, checklists, signatures and markup attachments remain available in the simplified proof review
    v1.6.0
    October 2026

    Follow-ups and safer approvals

    New
    Optional automatic 24-hour proof reminder emails, with a per-job switch and a dedicated Follow-ups page
    New
    Proof view tracking helps you see whether clients have opened their artwork
    New
    Approval checklists and approval records on printed job tickets
    New
    Clients can approve with a small final fix, recorded on the job and production sheet
    New
    Reusable specification presets and editable job due dates
    Improved
    Quick markup tags and client-side comparison with previous artwork versions
    Fixed
    Clients can attach reference files to markup pins without signing in; attachment links refresh when a job is opened
    v1.4.0
    April 2026

    Faster loading and smoother status updates

    New
    Content-shaped skeleton loaders for job detail and client proof pages
    Improved
    Optimistic UI updates — status changes feel instant with rollback on error
    Fixed
    Fixed edge cases in proof status transitions
    v1.3.0
    March 2026

    Clearer approvals and safer file changes

    New
    Animated approval success state with checkmark banner
    New
    Confirmation dialogs for destructive actions (delete file)
    Improved
    Version tracking clarity — prominent v1 → v2 badges on client proof page
    Improved
    Optimistic status changes across the dashboard
    v1.2.0
    March 2026

    Critical UX Fixes

    New
    Forgot password / password reset flow
    New
    First-time onboarding welcome overlay on dashboard
    New
    Upload progress indicator during file uploads
    Improved
    Sign-in now redirects to /dashboard instead of landing page
    Improved
    Better empty states with visual step-by-step guide
    v1.1.0
    February 2026

    Team Collaboration & Branding

    New
    Team seats — invite designers and account managers
    New
    Custom brand settings — logo, colours, disclaimers on proof pages
    New
    AI-powered pre-flight artwork analysis
    New
    Pin-drop annotations on proof viewer
    Improved
    Improved Kanban board with drag-and-drop
    v1.0.0
    January 2026

    Initial Launch

    New
    Job creation with file upload (PDF, JPG, PNG up to 50 MB)
    New
    Branded proof pages with unique shareable links
    New
    Client approval and change request workflow
    New
    Audit trail tracking every action on a job
    New
    Email notifications for proof sent, approved, and changes requested
    New
    Client management with contact database