Hightail by OpenText
Hightail (formerly YouSendIt) is a cloud-based platform designed for secure file sharing and creative collaboration. Acquired by OpenText in 2018, Hightail enables creative professionals and teams to share large files, collect feedback from multiple reviewers, and manage creative projects all in one place.
The platform is built specifically for visual content workflows, allowing users to go from first share to final approval efficiently. With integrations into popular tools like Adobe Creative Cloud, Microsoft OneDrive, and Dropbox, Hightail streamlines the creative review process and helps teams close jobs faster.
Hightail users also have the option to integrate with other OpenText products such as Documentum, Core, and Media Management for enhanced enterprise content management capabilities.
Target Audience
Creative professionals, design teams, marketing agencies, and organizations managing visual content workflows and collaborative review processes.
Key Features
- Secure large file sharing with recipient email notifications
- File delivery and send tracking
- Multi-reviewer feedback collection in one place
- Creative project management for visual content
- Adobe Creative Cloud plugin integration
- Microsoft OneDrive and Dropbox sync
- Mobile apps for iOS and Android
- Zapier integration for workflow automation
- Version control for collaborative reviews
Use Cases
- Creative agencies managing client feedback and approvals
- In-house design teams collaborating on visual assets
- Marketing teams sharing and reviewing campaign materials
- Freelancers collecting feedback from multiple stakeholders
- Production teams tracking project progress and approvals
- Remote teams collaborating on digital content securely
Pros
- Purpose-built for creative and visual content workflows
- Consolidates feedback from multiple reviewers in one place
- Secure file sharing with tracking capabilities
- Integrates with popular tools like Adobe CC, Dropbox, OneDrive
- Mobile apps for on-the-go collaboration
- Free trial available without credit card
Cons
- Acquired by OpenText - may have enterprise-focused pricing
- Primarily designed for creative teams, less suited for general use
- Limited information on free tier capabilities
Pricing
Free trial available without credit card required. Paid plans available with details on the pricing page.
