DF Studio helps keep image files organized by “stacking” separate files for the same asset together. Stacked files are represented by a single thumbnail preview in proofsheet view, with the included file types specified in the Info Inspector.

Switch to files view to reveal the individual files for each asset in a list, or click the “Files” button in the Inspector to open an overlay containing the files for a selected asset.

For more information, see Download Individual Files.

Preview Images

Preview images are automatically generated by DF Studio when new files are uploaded. If multiple file types are uploaded simultaneously for the same asset, DF Studio will prefer the JPG, PNG, or TIFF file type for generating previews. 

In cases where multiple previews have been generated, it is possible to select the preferred thumbnail preview to be displayed in proofsheet view. First, select the asset, then click the “Revert to Previous” button in the Asset Inspector.

Click “Revert to this version” beside the preferred preview image to update the display in proofsheet view.

Upload Files to an Existing Stack

When uploading additional files to be stacked with an existing asset in DF Studio, verify that the filename is an exact match (excluding the file extension—for example, MD_Gallery2_0113.xmp will match MD_Gallery2_0113.tif). It is also necessary to upload to the same Project and Setup for the new file to be stacked automatically with the existing asset.

JPG files are generally a smaller file size, and therefore upload faster and generate previews more quickly. A recommended practice is to upload all JPGs for a Project first, then upload larger additional files (RAW, etc.) while DF Studio is generating previews from the JPGs.

If a preview image does not already exist for the asset, or if the new file is a JPG, PNG, or TIFF, a new preview image will be generated. See above for information on selecting from available thumbnail previews in proofsheet view.