FTP - Ziflow Integration and Automation

Common Integration Use Cases Between FTP and Ziflow

• Automated creative asset handoff from FTP to Ziflow

  Large creative files such as print-ready artwork, high-resolution images, and video masters can be dropped into an FTP or SFTP folder by agencies, production teams, or external vendors and automatically routed into Ziflow for review. This removes manual upload steps, speeds up proof creation, and ensures that reviewers always work from the latest approved asset.

• Batch import of localized content for regional approval

  Marketing operations teams can use FTP to receive bulk localized files from translation vendors or regional agencies, then push those files into Ziflow for country-specific review and approval. This is especially useful for packaging, retail promotions, and multilingual campaigns where dozens or hundreds of assets must be reviewed in parallel.

• Approved proof exports back to FTP for downstream production

  Once a proof is approved in Ziflow, the final approved file, along with approval metadata or annotations, can be exported to an FTP location for pickup by print production systems, media distribution partners, or archive repositories. This creates a controlled handoff from creative approval to production execution and reduces the risk of using unapproved assets.

• Vendor-submitted artwork review workflow

  External suppliers can submit packaging dielines, product labels, or promotional artwork to a secure FTP folder. The integration can then create a Ziflow proof automatically and assign it to internal stakeholders such as brand, legal, and regulatory reviewers. This supports structured review of supplier-created content without requiring vendors to access the proofing platform directly.

• Automated proof creation for high-volume catalog and retail updates

  Retail and manufacturing organizations often receive bulk product content updates through FTP, including images, sell sheets, and catalog pages. These files can be ingested into Ziflow to trigger proofing workflows for merchandising, compliance, and channel teams. This is valuable when large seasonal updates must be reviewed quickly and consistently before publication.

• Media and broadcast file review with secure file transfer

  Production houses and broadcast partners can deliver large video files to FTP, where they are automatically imported into Ziflow for time-based review and approval. After signoff, the approved version can be sent back to FTP for delivery to broadcast systems or media archives. This supports high-volume media workflows where file size and transfer reliability are critical.

• Audit-ready approval archiving

  Approved proofs, comments, and version history from Ziflow can be written to FTP-based archive storage for long-term retention and compliance. This is useful for regulated industries such as consumer goods, pharmaceuticals, and financial services where teams need a durable record of what was approved, when it was approved, and by whom.