Player Layout & Controls
Get familiar with the Review Player interfaces.
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Last Update 2 months ago
The top navigation and right sidebar are consistent across all asset types—video, audio, image, and PDF. The bottom bar varies by asset type.
| Element | Description |
| Back Arrow | Return to the asset's project / folder view, opens in a new tab |
| Asset Name | Name of the currently open file |
| Live Users | Avatars of teammates currently viewing the same asset in real time. Shows up to 3 avatars with a count for additional viewers (e.g. +2) |
| Status Dropdown | Change the review status (e.g. Needs Review, Approved) |
| Theatre Mode Toggle | Switch between Default Mode and Theatre Mode |
| More Actions (...) | Access Asset Details, Share Asset, Download, Copy Link, Go Next, Go Previous |
- Comments—add, view, reply to, and manage comments. Includes filter, sort, and download controls.
- Metadata—view technical details and file properties for the asset.
- Shortcuts—quick reference for all keyboard shortcuts available for the current asset type.
Bottom Bar—Video
Applies to: video assets
| Control | Key | Description |
| Play / Pause | Space or K | Start or stop playback |
| Loop | Ctrl + L | Toggle playback loop |
| Mute / Unmute | M | Toggle playback audio |
| Volume | Adjust playback volume | |
| Timecode Display | Click to edit and jump to a specific timecode. Toggle between Standard, Timecode, and Frames formats. | |
| Settings Gear | Access Subtitles, Audio Tracks, and Safe Area options | |
| Playback Speed | L / J | Choose from 0.5x to 8x |
| Fullscreen | F | Toggle player fullscreen mode |
Applies to: audio assets
| Control | Key | Description |
| Play / Pause | Space or K | Start or stop playback |
| Loop | Ctrl + L | Toggle playback loop |
| Mute / Unmute | M | Toggle playback audio |
| Volume | Adjust playback volume | |
| Timecode Display | Click to edit and jump to a specific timecode. Toggle between Standard, Timecode, and Frames formats. | |
| Playback Speed | L / J | Choose from 0.5x to 8x |
| Fullscreen | F | Toggle player fullscreen mode |
Note: Subtitles, Audio Tracks, and Safe Areas are not available for audio assets.
Applies to: image assets
| Control | Key | Description |
| Fit to Screen | 0 | Fit the image to the viewer |
| Zoom Percentage | - | Current zoom level display |
| Zoom Percentage | - | Current zoom level display |
| Zoom In | + | Increase zoom level |
| Fullscreen | F | Expand to fullscreen |
Playback controls are not available for image assets.
Applies to: PDF assets
| Control | Key | Description |
| Page Thumbnails Toggle | Shift + T | Show or hide the left thumbnail panel |
| Fit to Screen | 0 | Fitting to the actual screen size |
| Zoom Out | - | Decrease zoom level |
| Zoom Percentage | Current zoom level display | |
| Zoom In | Increase zoom level | |
| Previous Page | ↑ | Navigate to the previous page |
| Page Number | Enter the page number to navigate directly | |
| Page Count | Total page count | |
| Next Page | ↓ | Navigate to the next page |
| Fullscreen | F | Toggle fullscreen mode |
Playback controls are not available for PDF assets.
On mobile, the Review Player interface adapts to a top/bottom layout instead of the left/right layout on desktop:
- Top—the asset viewer (video, audio, image, or PDF page)
- Middle—the bottom bar with playback or navigation controls
- Resize handle—a draggable blue bar between the player and the comments panel. Drag up to expand the comments panel, drag down to collapse it
- Bottom—Comments, Metadata, and Shortcuts as tabs (instead of a right sidebar)
Theatre Mode on mobile expands the player to fill the full top portion of the screen, pushing the comments panel further down — rather than hiding a sidebar as on desktop.
The top navigation on mobile is simplified — back arrow, asset name, Theatre Mode icon, and More Actions (...).
Review Player has two layout modes, available for all asset types:
- Default Mode—The asset viewer takes up the main area of the screen; the right sidebar (Comments, Metadata, Shortcuts) is visible on the right.
- Theatre Mode—The sidebar collapses, and the viewer expands to full width for an immersive experience. Toggle using the layout icon at the top right, or press T.