Adobe Captivate Reviewer refers to two distinct tools used by eLearning authors to gather feedback from subject matter experts (SMEs) and clients, depending on whether you are using the older legacy versions or the modernized version of the software. The Modern Cloud Feature: “Share for Review”
In Adobe Captivate (version 12.3 and newer), the review process is entirely cloud-based and integrated directly into the authoring tool. It replaces the need for external hosting or specialized offline apps.
Direct Publishing: Authors simply click the Share for review icon inside Captivate to upload the project directly to Adobe cloud servers.
No Install Required: Reviewers do not need Adobe Captivate or any special software. They open a shared URL in a standard web browser.
Access Control: Projects can be shared via a Public link (anyone with the link can comment) or a Private link (restricted to specific email invites). Reviewers must log in with an Adobe, Google, or corporate ID to comment.
Interactive Commenting: Reviewers type feedback into a sidebar. These comments sync directly back to the developer’s Captivate timeline, where they can be filtered, addressed, and marked as resolved.
Responsive Views: Reviewers can switch between desktop, tablet, and smartphone preview layouts to check responsiveness. The Legacy Software: Adobe Captivate Classic Reviewer
For users on Captivate Classic (versions 11 and older, as well as versions 7, 8, and 9), the reviewer tool was a standalone desktop application built on the Adobe AIR framework.
The CREV Workflow: Authors export their project as a .CREV (Captivate Review) file and send it to stakeholders.
Local Installation: Reviewers have to install the Adobe AIR runtime and the Captivate Reviewer App onto their computers to view the file.
Comment Exporting: If reviewers are on the same local network, comments sync over the shared network. If working remotely, reviewers export their comments into an .XML file and email it back to the developer.
Current Status: This AIR-based application is largely considered deprecated. Most teams using older versions of Captivate prefer hosting projects on web servers or using third-party services like ReviewMyElearning.com rather than asking clients to install the outdated desktop app.
Watch this walkthrough to see how the modern web-based Share for Review feature operates in real-time:
Are you currently setting up a review process for a project, and which version of Adobe Captivate (Classic or the new version) are you or your team using? Captivate Review App Download – Adobe eLearning
Download Reviewer App for Adobe Captivate 9.0 & 8.0 & 7.0 here:
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