Features
One platform for the whole job. Here is everything Edit does, grouped by the part of your business it handles.
Clients and projects
- Client records Keep every client, their contact and billing details, and their full history in one place.
- Client portals Give each client a private, branded portal to proof, sign, pay, and download.
- Multiple client logins Add extra people under a client, like an accounts-payable contact or an executive, with per-person access.
- Suspend a portal Temporarily lock a client portal while keeping messaging and invoices open.
- Archive clients Tuck away finished clients without losing their records.
- Projects One home per shoot for its gallery, deliverables, agreement, and timeline.
- Status pipeline Track each project from booked through proofing and post-processing to delivered, some stages advancing automatically.
- Folders for big jobs Group many same-day projects into one folder so your views stay clean.
- Global search Find any client, project, gallery, invoice, or file fast.
Galleries and proofing
- Image galleries Upload and present a project gallery under your brand.
- Client proofing Clients select or favorite the images they want, and their picks come straight to you.
- Studio picks Flag your recommended shots to guide the client through large galleries.
- Cover images Set and position a cover so the gallery looks polished on open.
- Share links Generate a private link to share a gallery without a full portal login.
- Selection lock Galleries lock when the client submits their picks; reopen anytime so they can revise.
Deliverables and downloads
- Final file delivery Deliver finished images to clients through their portal.
- Packages Group deliverables into named sets, like full gallery and social crops.
- One-click ZIP Edit builds a ZIP so clients can download everything at once.
- Publish and notify Publishing alerts the client automatically that their files are ready.
- Payment-gated delivery Hold final files until an outstanding balance is settled.
- Lifecycle controls Expiry warnings and cleanup keep storage tidy over time.
Agreements and signatures
- Online signing Clients sign agreements in their portal, no printing or third-party tool.
- Templates Start from ready-made templates and tailor the wording to your business.
- Image usage license A dedicated license template for spelling out usage rights.
- Multiple signers Route one agreement to several signers and track who has signed.
- Counter-signing Add your own signature to complete the agreement.
- Signed snapshots Every signed agreement is stored as a final, tamper-evident record.
- Reminders Nudge signers who have not signed yet.
Estimates and quotes
- Send an estimate Build a quote with line items and send it to the client for review.
- Accept, decline, or request a change Clients respond right in their portal, no back-and-forth email.
- Built-in conversation Talk through changes in a thread on the estimate, both sides can reply.
- One click to invoice An accepted estimate becomes a draft invoice automatically, ready to send.
- Track every step See sent, viewed, accepted, declined, and revision-requested at a glance.
Invoicing and payments
- Line-item invoices Build invoices with quantities, prices, and clear line items.
- Deposits and retainers Split an invoice into a deposit now and a balance later.
- Per-line discounts Discount specific lines, with control over what the discount applies to.
- Tax and PO numbers Add tax, purchase-order numbers, and a billing address.
- Payment terms Set terms like NET 15 and track due dates.
- Online card payments Clients pay by card through your connected Stripe or Square account.
- Bank transfer (ACH) Accept lower-fee bank payments that update to paid automatically when they clear.
- Reminders and late fees Automatic pre-due nudges, past-due reminders, and optional late fees.
- Record offline payments Log a payment you took by cash, check, or elsewhere.
- Receipts Clients get clean receipts, and you keep a full payment record.
Calendar and scheduling
- Unified month view Shoots, deadlines, and invoice due dates on one calendar, automatically.
- Custom notes Add your own dated notes, like calls and personal deadlines.
- Live navigation Move between months instantly without a full page reload.
- Calendar subscribe Subscribe from Apple, Google, or Outlook to see your schedule everywhere.
Your brand and domain
- Your logo and name Your branding across the portal, emails, galleries, and invoices.
- Studio address A clean web address for your studio out of the box.
- Custom domain Bring the portal onto your own domain (Agency plan).
- Branded emails Client emails carry your studio name and branding.
Team and platform
- Team members Invite a second shooter, editor, or assistant to your studio (Studio and Agency plans).
- Roles and permissions Control what each teammate can see and do.
- Tiered plans Pick a plan sized to your business, with a free trial to start.
- Self-serve billing Manage your plan, payment method, and subscription yourself.
- In-app support Reach us from a Support form right inside your settings.
- Built for mobile Everything works on a phone, for you and for your clients.
New to Edit? Start with the Getting Started guide, or try it free on your next shoot.