Changelog

What's New

Track new features, improvements, and fixes across the Kobo platform.

New Feature

Cross-variant Sync Control

Sync changes across your variants from a single control centre in the style header, with a full diff before anything syncs.

  • See live drift status at a glance
  • Review exactly what changes in each section (BOM, POM, pricing, compliance, custom fields) before syncing
  • Copy changes to specific variants or all colourways in one action
  • Mark a base colourway to keep in sync automatically
  • Configure sync defaults and always-in-sync sections in style settings
New Feature

DXF Pattern File Preview

Pattern files in DXF format now preview inline, just like images and PDFs.

  • Browse your AAMA/ASTM apparel patterns directly in the file gallery
  • Scroll to zoom (anchored on your cursor), drag to pan, double-click to reset
  • Works across style files, component files, and the File Library
Improvement

Spreadsheet Preview, Excel-Style Grid

Spreadsheet previews now work like a proper spreadsheet application, not just a table viewer.

  • Column and row headers with frozen panes
  • Cell selection with keyboard navigation and copy to clipboard
  • Find, filter, and per-column sorting
  • Resize columns and zoom from 50 to 200 percent
  • Full-screen mode plus a status bar showing Sum, Average, Min, Max, and Count
  • Sheet tabs, merged cells, number formats, and styled text
New Feature

POM Consolidation & AI Tools

A consolidation engine, AI matching, and comparison tools to keep your POM library clean and consistent across styles.

  • Analyse library health to see what can be grouped, flagged as outliers, or is missing links
  • Bulk-link duplicate measurements to a master record, fully revertible per batch
  • Promote clusters into new masters and merge duplicate masters, auto-updating linked styles
  • AI match suggestions with confidence scores and reasoning
  • Preview and apply standard tolerances in a single batch
  • Compare a standard side-by-side across all linked styles
New Feature

Swatch Location Tracking & QR Scanning

Track where physical swatches and samples live in your storage, built right into Kōbō.

  • Organise swatch storage in a folder structure with short codes and printable QR label sheets
  • Assign locations to components individually or in bulk
  • Print labels showing the QR code, location reference, composition, and supplier
  • Scan labels in the mobile app to jump straight to a location's contents
New Feature

Bulk Techpack Export

Bulk techpack exports now have full parity with single-style exports.

  • Export up to 7 sections per style, including POM, BOM, notes, artworks, and packing
  • Reorder pages, choose your export language, and toggle custom fields on the cover
  • Pick Sample or All size modes
  • Sections with no data are auto-greyed and deselected, so you only export what matters
New Feature

Dropbox & Google Drive Two-Way Sync

Your files now sync bidirectionally with Dropbox and Google Drive.

  • Files uploaded in Kōbō push automatically to your connected cloud storage
  • New files added to those folders pull back into Kōbō
  • Enable inbound sync per integration to control what comes back
  • File renames no longer create duplicate folders in your cloud storage
New Feature

Per-File Client Visibility for Agencies

Agencies now control exactly which files their clients can see.

  • Toggle individual files as client-visible or hidden from the visibility cell
  • Keep sensitive files like costing sheets and margin notes private by default
  • Share files selectively, mirroring the per-file control already available for suppliers
  • The toggle only appears for agency accounts, so standalone brands are unaffected
New Feature

Multi-Market Pricing

Price every style by destination market, with tax, duty, freight, exchange, and margin kept consistent across your collection.

  • Per-market pricing rules with automatic tax, duty, and margin by destination
  • A market planning grid that allocates units and recalculates subtotals in local currency instantly
  • Link a market to a warehouse to inherit its duty and freight profile
  • Live ECB exchange rates in one click, with manual overrides
  • AI-assisted duty suggestions that factor in the warehouse country
  • Per-market size curves and forecast units, with margin netted of each market's sales tax
  • HS codes from a curated apparel dataset and a full Market Pricing section in the pricing PDF
New Feature

Shopify Sales Intelligence by Style

Live Shopify sales data for each style, right alongside your variant details.

  • Switch between 30, 60, 90, and 180-day windows
  • Units sold, revenue, order count, and return rate with a weekly trend sparkline
  • Sell-through and weeks of cover calculated live against your loaded inventory
  • Sales breakdown by size with sold-out flags
  • Return reasons analysis and first and last sale dates
Improvement

Improved Supplier File Downloads

Downloading supplier files has been overhauled with a rebuilt UI and a more reliable backend for large batches.

  • Download individual files or bulk-download a selection as a ZIP with a live progress bar
  • Preview files directly from the table without downloading
  • Bulk downloads process in the background, so large batches no longer time out
  • Download state is tracked per supplier so new-only filters stay accurate
New Feature

Artwork Placements & PDF Export

Artwork management is now built into your styles workflow.

  • A new Artwork tab records dimensioned placements: width, height in cm, garment placement, and print method
  • Add, edit, and delete placements, each with an uploaded base image
  • Non-destructive re-sync from the Illustrator extension
  • A dedicated Artworks section in your techpack export, with a preview
  • Export dimensioned artwork specs as PDFs for vendors
New Feature

CMT Pricing, Freight AI & DTC Mode

More flexible costing with new freight and duty intelligence.

  • Switch between CMT and fully-factored pricing models, with incoterm selection
  • AI-powered freight and duty suggestions based on origin and destination
  • Set freight overrides by origin and supplier in Markets settings
  • Toggle DTC mode to hide wholesale surfaces and focus on retail margins
  • Shopify integration now includes an FOB cost option that accounts for CMT pricing
New Feature

Client Forms Builder & Portal Notifications

Agencies can build custom intake forms for clients, and clients get a portal to submit and track them.

  • Build form templates with a structured editor and live preview, organised by section
  • Toggle forms active or inactive and reorder them
  • Review client submissions grouped by brand, mark them reviewed, and export as CSV, PDF, or ZIP
  • Agencies are notified on submission, clients when a new form goes live
  • Clients also get email notifications on purchase order status changes
New Feature

Supplier Milestone Sharing

Choose exactly which critical path milestones your suppliers see.

  • Toggle visibility per milestone on the T&A board (off by default)
  • Suppliers get a dedicated view showing only shared milestones, filtered to the styles they produce
  • Gantt and calendar views stay focused for suppliers
  • Closed a gap where the T&A board was reachable without permission checks
New Feature

Magic Import, Overhauled

Magic Import has been expanded across the entire import lifecycle, from upload through review to finalisation.

  • Browse import history from a dedicated board with search, status filters, and sorting
  • Upload files up to 2GB with a preview, and review estimated AI credit costs before you confirm
  • Review grouped files side-by-side to merge or keep styles separate
  • Approve or skip clusters (styles, POMs, BOMs, colourways) inline, with AI enrichment and regeneration on demand
  • Configure finalisation per brand: component creation, supplier linking, default season, and auto-numbering
New Feature

Component Sourcing Workflow

Components now have a dedicated sourcing workflow, from spotting what needs sourcing through to chasing suppliers.

  • A sourcing tab on each component with history and a pre-filled request dialog
  • Components shown with thumbnails, reference numbers, and colour swatches
  • Components with no supplier appear as candidates with a one-click Request Sourcing action, broken down by colourway
  • Candidates flip to active requests instantly on submit
  • Chase suppliers, extend deadlines, or cancel requests from the row menu
New Feature

Multi-select Colour Picker for Variants

Spin up a whole colourway range in one go. When you create variants you can now pick several colours at once instead of adding them one by one.

  • Open the colour library in multi-select mode and tick as many colours as you want
  • Each colour becomes its own variant, pre-named after the colour and editable before you save
  • Choose which sections carry over to every new variant, from points of measure to pricing and tech details
New Feature

Quotation Workflow Redesigned

We rebuilt the brand-to-supplier quotation flow end to end, with a new dedicated Quotations page and a clearer way to request, compare and award quotes.

  • A dedicated brand Quotations page that gathers every supplier quote across your styles in one place
  • Status indicators that speak to your role, for both brands and suppliers
  • Separate request and respond flows, so brands send a brief and suppliers respond against it
  • Side-by-side quote comparison with the lowest price flagged, plus a mixed-currency notice
  • Commercial terms in one place: lead time, Incoterms, payment terms and validity, all editable
  • Award a quote and its price flows straight into your style pricing while the others close out
Improvement

Activity Feed Change History

A style's activity log is now a full audit trail that shows exactly what changed, when, and who changed it.

  • Every edit reads as a plain before-and-after diff across BOM, measurements, pricing, samples and lifecycle
  • One unified timeline pulls changes from every area of the style into one place
  • Filter by area, person, action or time period to focus on what matters
  • Size and measurement edits that used to slip through are now logged accurately
Improvement

Notification Settings Overhaul

We rebuilt notification settings so you decide exactly what reaches you and how often.

  • Choose a cadence per event type and channel: instant, daily digest, or feed only
  • Quiet activity rolls into one daily digest instead of flooding your inbox
  • Bulk changes are grouped into a single notification
  • New purchase order cancelled alerts for the brand team and assigned suppliers
  • Client portal users can set their own purchase order notifications and get them instantly or in a weekly roundup
New Feature

Kōbō San Advisor for Suppliers

Kōbō San, your AI advisor, now lives in the supplier portal and tells you exactly what is on your plate.

  • Surfaces new brand files to review, styles awaiting your confirmation, quotations ready to submit, open sample-review issues and lab dips awaiting sign-off
  • A read-only Data Advisor scoped to your own styles, purchase orders, samples, lab dips and components
  • You see your own cost data only, never the brand's pricing, margins or other suppliers' work
  • Ask plain questions about your work and it points you to the right screen to act
New Feature

Create Components from Swatch Scans

Create components straight from a photo of a physical swatch card. Kobo reads the card and builds the component with the fields already filled in.

  • Detects and pre-fills supplier, article number, composition, weight and width, and picks the right category
  • Reads every colour off the card with its colour number, name and Pantone reference
  • Creates each colour as a variant of the new component in one go, with the first set as the primary colour
  • Everything stays editable next to the image so you can check it against the card before saving
New Feature

Custom Fields on Tech Pack Cover

You can now control which custom fields appear on the tech pack cover page.

  • Every style custom field has an Include in Techpack toggle, so you decide field by field what makes it onto the cover
  • The export panel has an Include custom fields on cover page option, so you can include or skip them for a specific PDF
  • The toggle only shows when the style actually has custom field values filled in
New Feature

Critical Path & Milestone Scheduling

Plan a season as a critical path of dated phases and keep it on track as dates move.

  • Generate the whole timeline from a launch date and a reusable milestone template
  • Push or pull any phase by week, with dates snapping and subtasks reprojecting automatically
  • Set finish-to-start dependencies so you can see exactly what is blocking what
  • Simulate schedule changes against a pinned launch line with live slack and breach alerts
  • Turn on auto-cascade to reschedule every dependent phase in one move
  • Get email alerts and a morning digest when milestones go overdue or at risk
New Feature

Shopify Integration, Leveled Up

A major Shopify upgrade across storefront, product data and operations.

  • Featured images, per-file media and POM visibility
  • Size chart & BOM metafields, with preview before publish and per-product overrides
  • Live inventory sync, order history, style-link cleanup and shipping method mapping
New Feature

Production Batches

Turn demand into production in one place.

  • Build from sales orders or a whole season, toggling which orders are included
  • Plan quantities per size with buffers, existing stock and MOQ warnings
  • Add styles with size breakdowns and sales history
  • Cross-brand batches with each style tagged by brand
  • Commit to generate Style and Component POs
New Feature

Live Tech Pack Comments

Collaborate directly on tech pack designs.

  • View the live state of your tech pack alongside team comments
  • Pin comments to specific areas of the image
  • @mention teammates and notify them
  • Filter and resolve comments in a dedicated sidebar
  • Draft comments before posting
  • Access controls based on your role and the style's lifecycle stage
New Feature

Share Linesheets and Capture Orders

Share linesheets with customers and prospects, and take orders from the link.

  • Secure shareable links, no login needed
  • Internal cost and supplier data stays hidden
  • Let recipients build a draft order with the customer pre-selected
  • Prospects submit as leads, creating a customer record
  • Password protection and order notifications
New Feature

AI Writing in the Knowledge Base

Your knowledge editor just got a lot more capable.

  • AI Writing Panel to draft, expand, summarize, improve and translate in place
  • Generate images from your writing context
  • Dictate prompts by voice
  • Import articles from Google Docs and export as PDF
  • Auto-save with a table of contents
  • Share articles via secure link or email
New Feature

Supplier Access Management

Control what each supplier can edit.

  • Toggle write access per supplier on BOM, POM and Sample Review
  • Manage permissions from the supplier interface
  • Keep critical product data protected
New Feature

Xero Integration Expansion

Sync more of your financial records between Kobo and Xero.

  • Sync suppliers and customers
  • Sync bills and purchase orders
  • Keep records in lockstep both ways
New Feature

Multi-axis Sizing Support

Build styles with multiple size dimensions end to end.

  • Define sizing matrices like Waist × Inseam
  • Full SKU shelves generated automatically
  • Intelligent handling of size range changes
Improvement

Material Picker for Compositions

Pick materials from a catalog instead of typing them.

  • Choose from your material catalog
  • Prevents duplicate entries
  • Keeps composition data consistent
New Feature

Image Annotation and Notes

Annotate sample images and add notes in sample review.

  • Draw on images to highlight defects
  • Add detailed notes alongside annotations
  • Keyboard shortcuts for faster review
New Feature

Image Cropping & Auto-Crop

Crop and clean up images right inside Kobo.

  • Auto-crop whitespace from image edges in the Files section
  • Auto-crop selected images on the sketch canvas
  • Manually crop and adjust images in the style gallery with the in-app editor
  • See the result instantly
New Feature

Care Labels Bulk Editor

Generate, review and update care labels for many styles at once.

  • Bulk-edit care label specs in one table
  • Per-row AI generation to speed things up
  • Standard care symbols
Improvement

Multi-select Component Filters

Filter your component library by multiple values at once.

  • Select multiple countries, suppliers, compositions and colours
  • Combine filters to narrow exactly
  • Selections persist across sessions
New Feature

Bulk Component Replacement

Replace a component across many BOMs in one operation.

  • Swap a component everywhere it appears
  • Pricing updates automatically across affected styles
  • Respects your BOM access permissions
New Feature

Linesheet Generation in Customer Portal

Generate linesheets directly from granted styles.

  • Build a linesheet from the styles a customer can access
  • Share style collections with buyers
  • No manual document assembly
New Feature

Linesheet Access in Customer Portal

Customers can now view linesheets directly from the portal.

  • Browse the linesheet as a product grid
  • Filter by brand when managing multiple brands
  • Download as PDF
Improvement

Improved Chat in Customer Portal

Manage customer conversations directly in the customer portal.

  • See and respond to incoming messages in real time
  • Replies carry order context
  • Messages stay in sync across your account
Improvement

Improved Note Linking

Notes can now be linked to more record types, giving you greater flexibility in how you organize and associate notes.

  • Link to projects, seasons, styles, suppliers, and components
  • Quick-pick from recent records
  • One unified search across all linkable types
New Feature

Create Diagrams from Styles

Building POM diagrams just got easier.

  • Create diagrams directly from existing styles
  • New picker for selecting the style and image in one place
  • AI handles the measurement placement
New Feature

Share and Download Order Documents

Share order documents directly from their detail pages without leaving Kobo.

  • Send credit notes, cancellations, returns, order confirmations, and packing lists via email
  • Customer email pre-filled with the PDF attached
  • Or download the PDF locally for your records and external workflows
New Feature

Real-Time Collaboration in Knowledge Editor

Multiple team members can now work on knowledge articles simultaneously with real-time editing.

  • See who's currently editing via active collaborator indicators
  • Live cursors and selections show exactly where each teammate is working
  • AI-assisted search helps you find articles faster
  • Embed PLM content directly into your articles
Improvement

Enhanced Note Management

Notes just got more organized and easier to work with. You can now categorize notes as you create them, and the search now catches more content so you'll find what you're looking for faster. Plus, note editing now includes a rich text editor for better formatting.

Improvement

Tech Pack PDF Customization

Tech pack PDFs now support custom image grouping and pagination settings. You can control how many images appear per page and organize them into groups, giving you more flexibility in how your tech packs are laid out and presented.

New Feature

Import Data from Colorways

When working with colorways, you can now import related data directly into your current style—including BOMs, POMs, QC data, issues, and making rules. Select from available colorway peers and pull in the items you need, saving time on manual data entry and re-work.

New Feature

Bulk Barcode Assignment

You can now assign barcodes to multiple SKUs at once directly from your style inventory. Select the SKUs you need, open the barcode assignment drawer, and assign available barcodes in bulk—complete with alerts showing your current barcode inventory status.

Improvement

Advanced Report Generation Tools

Report building in Kōbō is now more flexible and user-friendly.

  • Create dynamic filter rules in your reports
  • New global search bar for saved configurations
  • Easy filtering of scheduled reports
  • More intuitive report management interface
Improvement

Kanban Board Status Management

Manage your style workflows more flexibly with enhanced Kanban board controls.

  • Add or hide Page Status and Sample Review columns
  • Persist your board view preferences between sessions
  • Real-time status updates for style cards
New Feature

AI Color Extraction from Images

Upload any image and automatically extract its dominant colors using AI. This new feature helps designers and product developers quickly capture color palettes from inspiration photos, reference materials, or existing products.

  • Extract dominant colors with a single upload
  • Easy integration into existing color management workflow
  • Supports multiple language interfaces
New Feature

Multi-Language Support Added

Kobo Mobile is now available in 11 languages, expanding global accessibility for our users.

  • Supports Arabic, German, French, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Dutch, Russian, Ukrainian, and Chinese
  • All app content now dynamically translates to user's preferred language
Improvement

Localized PDF Exports

PDF exports now support your preferred language across multiple document types. Whether you're generating packing lists, customer portal documents, or other reports, the content will automatically match your language settings, making documents more accessible for international teams.

Improvement

Multi-Language PDF Localization

Your PDF documents now support multiple languages across tech packs, invoices, and reports.

  • Added language support for English, Spanish, French, Hindi, Japanese, Dutch, and Chinese
  • Localized titles, headers, and footers for improved readability
Improvement

File Management and Upload Improvements

We've upgraded how you manage and upload style files across the platform.

  • New dropdown menu for upload actions makes file management faster
  • QR code generation lets you easily upload files from mobile devices
  • Improved dialog sizing and styling for better visibility and usability
New Feature

AI Readiness Analysis for Styles

Get AI-powered insights into your style's production readiness. Our new analysis feature provides detailed recommendations and blocking issues, helping you streamline your product development process.

  • Comprehensive AI analysis of sample and production readiness
  • Detailed scoring and actionable recommendations
  • Export full analysis reports as PDF
New Feature

Tech Pack Exports for Range Plan Styles

Generate tech packs directly from your range planning workflow. Now you can export detailed tech packs for individual range plan styles, streamlining your design-to-production process.

Improvement

File Attachments for Notes

Easily attach files directly to your notes. Now you can upload and manage files alongside your note details, with full support across the platform.

  • Add files to notes during creation or editing
  • View all note-related attachments in one place
  • Seamless integration with existing file management workflows
New Feature

AI-Powered Range Planning Remix

Create new style concepts faster with AI-powered range planning. You can now generate innovative range plan styles directly from category thumbnails.

  • Use AI to remix existing styles into new design concepts
  • Leverage intelligent image generation for creative inspiration
  • Quickly explore design variations within your range planning workflow
New Feature

AI POM Suggestions from Images

Upload a garment image and get instant Points of Measure (POM) suggestions powered by AI. This new feature helps designers quickly analyze and define measurements for new styles.

  • Upload any garment image to get AI-generated POM recommendations
  • Automatically validates and suggests precise measurements
  • Integrated with existing credit system for AI analysis
Improvement

Enhanced Range Planning Details

Range planning just got more powerful with extended style management features.

  • Add detailed style information like target price, size range, supplier, and designer
  • New autosave functionality ensures your work is automatically saved
  • Collapsible sections make it easy to add and manage comprehensive style details
Improvement

Advanced Bulk Style Deletion

Bulk style management just got more powerful. You can now delete multiple styles and their related data in one action.

  • Preview the full impact of bulk deletions before committing
  • See detailed counts of records that will be affected
  • Comprehensive ownership and validation checks to prevent unintended deletions
New Feature

Mobile Barcode Scanning Added

Scan inventory items directly from your mobile device with new barcode scanning functionality.

  • Real-time synchronization between mobile and web sessions
  • Secure authenticated scanning sessions
  • Instant updates when items are scanned
New Feature

Bulk SKU Generator

Quickly generate SKUs for multiple styles at once with our new bulk SKU generation tool. Select styles and create SKUs in one streamlined workflow.

  • Generate SKUs for multiple styles simultaneously
  • Integrated directly into product development workflow
  • Intuitive drawer interface for easy bulk management
New Feature

Automated Style Code Generation

Create custom style code rules that automatically generate unique identifiers for your products.

  • Define code patterns, separators and padding rules
  • Preview generated codes in real time before saving
  • Generate codes automatically during creation or import
  • Configure per brand for consistent naming, from the product drawer or settings
New Feature

Customizable Component Code Generation

Gain more control over how component codes are created and managed. You can now configure code generation rules, including patterns, separators, and auto-generation preferences for each brand.

  • Define unique code generation settings per brand
  • Automatic internal reference creation with guaranteed uniqueness
  • Flexible management of component code patterns
New Feature

Bulk Upload for Styles, Components, and Suppliers

Streamline your data management with new bulk upload capabilities. You can now add multiple styles, components, and supplier records in a single action.

Improvement

Advanced SKU Management Insights

Managing SKUs just got smarter. When generating or updating bulk SKUs, you'll now get detailed insights into potential conflicts and inventory impacts.

  • See comprehensive details about existing SKUs before overwriting
  • Receive clear messages explaining style and attribute conflicts
  • Get enhanced visibility into inventory and transaction records linked to each SKU
Improvement

Barcode Scanning Enhanced

Scanning product barcodes now supports more formats. You can now scan EAN-13 and UPC-A barcodes with greater accuracy, making inventory and style tracking more flexible.

  • Improved compatibility for different barcode types
  • More reliable SKU matching during mobile scans
New Feature

AI-Powered StyleCopilot Tools

Your AI assistant just got smarter. StyleCopilot can now proactively help with critical tasks like:

  • Automatically updating Bill of Materials (BOM)
  • Managing style-related tasks
  • Proposing style modifications All AI suggestions require your explicit confirmation before implementation, giving you full control over recommendations.
New Feature

Stock Take Management and Barcode Scanning

Get precise control over your inventory with new stock take management features.

  • Create and manage stock take sessions directly in Kōbō
  • Use barcode scanning for quick inventory adjustments
New Feature

Barcode Sticker Generator

Create custom barcode stickers directly in Kōbō with new flexible labeling tools.

  • Select sticker sizes and dimensions
  • Choose which product details appear on labels
  • Download stickers as PDF for easy printing
New Feature

AI-Powered Shopify Description Generation

Style Copilot now generates SEO-optimized product descriptions for Shopify using AI. Simply select a style, and get a contextually intelligent description that leverages your brand's unique positioning and product details.

  • Automatically creates compelling product copy
  • Uses brand context and image analysis
  • Seamlessly integrated into existing Style Copilot workflow
New Feature

Adobe Illustrator Integration Added

Design teams can now directly connect Adobe Illustrator to Kobo PLM. Download the extension, follow simple installation steps, and seamlessly sync your design work between applications.

  • Download Adobe Illustrator extension
  • Step-by-step installation guide
  • Integrated with account settings
New Feature

Expanded Dashboard Analytics

Your dashboards now provide deeper insights into key business metrics. New widgets cover:

  • Production status pulse
  • Supplier performance scorecard
  • Inventory status
  • Task approval queue
  • Cost variance tracking These widgets load faster and deliver more actionable information at a glance.
New Feature

Style Management Bulk Actions

Manage styles faster with a new Floating Action Bar. Now you can:

  • Perform bulk actions like creating techpacks
  • Export styles to CSV in one click
  • Update ship dates, lifecycle statuses, tags, and categories quickly
  • Get instant feedback with toast notifications when actions complete
New Feature

Bulk Variant Management

Apply changes across multiple color variants in one go with the new variants dialog. Select and update multiple component variants simultaneously, saving you time and reducing repetitive work.

New Feature

AI BOM Component Suggestions

Get intelligent recommendations for your Bill of Materials (BOM) directly within the style management interface. AI-powered suggestions help you quickly identify and select optimal components, making product development faster and more precise.

New Feature

AI-Powered Product Development Insights

Kobo's new AI features help you catch and resolve product development issues faster.

  • Get anomaly detection for sample reviews with smart insights and suggested fixes
  • Analyze brand context, color palettes, and keywords with intelligent tools
  • Enhanced Style Copilot Chat with more interactive AI-driven workflows
Improvement

Size Range Sorting in Inventory

Managing style inventory just got more organized. Inventory lists now automatically sort SKUs by their size range position, making it easier to view and understand your stock. You'll see size range details directly in inventory views, giving you a clearer picture of your product spread.

New Feature

Magic Import from Google Drive

Import files faster and smarter with the new Magic Import feature. Now you can directly upload files from Google Drive, with intelligent clustering and AI-powered data extraction.

  • Upload files from multiple sources, including Google Drive
  • Automatic file clustering and organization
  • Background processing for large file imports
New Feature

Google Drive File Integration

Connect and import files directly from Google Drive into your Kōbō workspace.

  • Link Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides with a single click
  • Drag and drop files from Google Drive
  • Preview Google files without leaving the platform
New Feature

Zapier Webhook Integration

Connect your Kobo workflows with Zapier using our new webhook management system.

  • Create automated actions across platforms when inventory, notes, or tasks change
  • Easily subscribe and manage webhook endpoints
  • Seamless integration for complex workflow automation
Improvement

Enhanced Image Generation with Multiple References

Image generation now supports multiple reference images while maintaining compatibility with single image inputs. You can now use multiple references when creating designs, giving you more flexibility in your creative process. The system also includes improved performance and error handling for image processing.

New Feature

Flexible File Section Organization

Organize style files into customizable sections like Inspiration, Technical Drawings, Lab Dips, and Production Samples. Drag-and-drop interface makes file organization intuitive. Create custom sections, reorder by priority, and maintain consistent organization across all styles.

New Feature

Supplier Team Management Portal

Enable suppliers to manage their own team access and permissions. Suppliers can invite team members, assign roles, and control data access without involving your admin team. Multi-level permission system ensures suppliers only see relevant data.

New Feature

Dropbox File Sync

Connect your cloud storage directly to your PLM. Sync files between Dropbox and your product data for seamless collaboration across teams and suppliers. Automatically backup techpacks, images, and documents to your preferred cloud storage.

New Feature

AI-Powered Range Planning with Collection Intelligence

Range Planning now includes an intelligent stats drawer that analyzes your entire collection in real-time. Get instant insights on style distribution, color balance, and completion rates. AI-powered features help generate style images, extract metadata, and suggest components automatically.

New Feature

Cross-brand Style Copying

Copy styles from other brands within the same company. Supports bulk selection, allows selective copying of style data including POM, BOM, pricing, files, technical details, workflows, and tags. Targets copied styles to specific season and sample version.

New Feature

Style Sketch Multi-Canvas System

Create multiple design iterations with an enhanced sketch system supporting unlimited canvas tabs. Switch between colorways, design variations, and construction details without losing work.

New Feature

Inventory Transfer & Packing Lists

Manage inventory movements between locations with professional packing lists and transfer documentation. Track components from warehouse to production facility with complete audit trails.

New Feature

AI Generated Images in the Canvas

Use AI to generate images directly into the sketches canvas so you can rapidly mock-up and iterate on ideas and designs. With multi-output support you can create images in four modes: free, on model, flat-lays, and technical drawings.

New Feature

Style Channel Pricing Enhancements

Set different prices for each sales channel — wholesale, retail, e-commerce, and custom channels. Manage channel-specific markups, discounts, and pricing rules from one centralized location. Automatic margin calculations show profitability by channel.

New Feature

Value Added Services (VAS) Costing

Calculate additional service costs like embroidery, printing, washing, and custom packaging. Define VAS templates with standard costs that automatically apply to relevant styles. Link VAS costs to specific suppliers and locations.

New Feature

Mobile Push Notifications

Stay informed with push notification support in the Kobo mobile app. Receive real-time updates about workflows, style approvals, and critical inventory alerts directly on your mobile device.

Improvement

Bulk Pricing Operations Enhancement

Update pricing across multiple styles, SKUs, or components with powerful bulk operations. Apply percentage increases, fixed adjustments, or formula-based calculations to selected items. Save hours on seasonal pricing updates.