Two Videos, One Clear View: Side-by-Side Comparison Now in Webgate.io
Dear Webgate.io Community,
Who hasn’t experienced this in post-production? There’s a new version of a video, and the question arises: What exactly has changed? Which effects and which comp work better? Which color correction hits the right tone? In short – which version is more convincing?
With the new Side-by-Side View, Webgate.io now offers a smart way to play videos side by side in sync and compare them at a glance – without complicated workarounds, version numbers, or extra tools.
This is how it works:
- Quick Start:
Activate Side-by-Side Playback easily via right-click on a clip thumbnail in the playlist or directly through the side-by-side icon in the player overlay. - Synchronized Comparison:
Both clips play in perfect sync – during play, pause, scrubbing, fast forward, slow motion, and even frame-by-frame. - Full Control:
Use the A and B buttons in the video overlay (Shortcut: v for A and b for B) to instantly switch between the two clips for focused feedback. - Clearly Marked:
Color-coded markers and letters in the timeline indicate which clips are being compared – so you never lose track.
Benefits for Your Workflow
- Perfect for VFX checks, color grading, and comparing different edits.
- No need to manage your own version numbers: simply add clips with the original version number and start comparing.
- Drawings also work in Side-by-Side View on the main clip.
- Safe-title overlays and adjustments to contrast, saturation and brightness are applied to both videos.
- Watermark settings are automatically applied to both clips.
- Side-by-Side also works reliably in the Directlink – ideal for client feedback and external reviews.
- Optimized for fullscreen and mobile (vertical layout on smartphones).
Why is this so useful?
Instead of using external tools or managing complex versioning, Webgate.io does what it does best: making production and review workflows simple, fast, and intuitive.
With the Side-by-Side View, you save time, avoid mistakes, and enable fast, precise feedback – whether you’re working on VFX shots or comparing edit versions.
Try the new Side-by-Side View and experience how easy video comparison can be.
We look forward to your feedback,
Your Webgate.io Team
Published at: June 11, 2025 10:00 AM