The UK-based tech developer was established in 2019 and is on the third generation of its Artworker Pro software for job onboarding, artwork approvals and proofing.
Its new free file-sharing service was rolled out last month following beta testing.
Artworker co-founder Nate Duckworth said that its system featured tools and capabilities that set it apart from established names such as WeTransfer, including the ability to quickly set up a branded portal “within minutes”, and embeddable widgets.
Maximum file size is much bigger than generic sharing services, at 20Gb, while files expire after one month rather than 7-10 days.
Studio hours and support information can also be displayed on the portal.
Duckworth commented: “With Artworker, we're not just improving file-sharing – we're transforming the way printers interact with their clients and manage their prepress workflows. Our goal is to make the process as seamless as possible, from artwork submission to final approval.”
Colin McDermott of The Online Print Coach has expanded what started off as a coaching relationship with the company and has joined the business as non-executive commercial director. He has also taken a stake in the business.
He said: “Having a platform specifically designed and built by a team with decades of experience running printing businesses gives Artworker an edge in knowing where the current pitfalls are and how best to address them.”
Regarding file and cyber security, CTO, Jack Harley commented: "Our infrastructure is hosted on Google Cloud, one of the most secure cloud platforms worldwide. We adhere to Google’s best practices to maximise the safety of our operations on their platform.
“We utilise Cloudflare, a leading web security company, to help secure our network and ward against a wide range of external attacks. We use auth0, a service that specializes in verifying the identities of users, to ensure it’s really you and not someone just pretending to be you.”
A paid-for Pro version, with additional features, is also in the works.
