When reviewing creative work, it’s important to understand exactly what has changed between versions – not only visually, but sometimes behind the scenes too. PageProof makes this simple and fast with tools that help you compare versions with ease, whether the files match in size or not.
Compare proof versions side-by-side
When you’re reviewing two versions that don’t share the same dimensions – or when the proof types differ, such as comparing a PDF with a video – PageProof displays the versions side by side. This gives you a clear, organized view of both files at once, making it easy to assess layout changes, content edits, or structural differences across any asset type.
Side-by-side mode ensures you always have a dependable way to compare versions, even when the files aren’t identical in size or format.
See visual changes instantly with Smart Compare
If the two versions do share the same dimensions, Smart Compare unlocks PageProof’s most precise comparison tools. These make it easy to spot visual changes quickly and accurately – ideal for packaging, artwork, advertising creative, marketing assets, and any proof where precision matters.
Smart Compare includes:
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The slider – drag between versions to reveal changes in real time, making even subtle edits easy to catch.
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Quick-flick – tap between versions rapidly, just like checking artwork on a traditional light box or flicking printed proofs together – only faster, clearer, and far more accurate.
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Highlight controls – emphasise differences with adjustable color overlays, opacity, contrast, or a jiggle effect to make changes stand out clearly.
Together, these tools remove the guesswork from version review, helping teams spot changes immediately.
Reveal invisible changes with Smart Check in compare mode
Smart Compare shows you the visual differences – but some of the most important details aren’t visible at all. That’s where Smart Check, powered by PageProof Intelligence®, in compare mode comes in. Smart Check can be used inside compare mode to reveal changes in metadata and file information between two versions, including:
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Fonts and font file changes
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Linked asset updates
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Color profile and color palette differences
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File attributes such as dimensions and file size
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Content Credentials: creator details, tools used (e.g. Photoshop, Firefly), and AI-generation indicators
Smart Compare + Smart Check gives you a complete picture of how a file has changed – both visually and behind the scenes – so nothing important goes unnoticed.
Clarity, confidence, and complete version control
Smart Compare and Smart Check work together to give teams unmatched clarity when reviewing versions – whether the changes are obvious or hidden deep within the file. From visual differences to metadata shifts and content authenticity, PageProof provides the insight needed to review and approve work with confidence.
When every detail matters, Smart Compare ensures reviewers can focus on decisions, not detective work.
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