How can I deliver full-resolution photos to clients while still offering online galleries and print ordering?

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I currently use a private gallery on my website to show finished images, and clients can order prints from there, which I like. The downside is that the gallery reduces image resolution and only allows low-resolution downloads. To provide the full-resolution files, I’ve been mailing clients a USB drive.

I also tried Google Drive and Dropbox, but cloud storage fills up over time and paying for more space can feel like a temporary fix. What are good ways to share full-resolution finished photos with clients? Also, what do photographers use for storing or accessing their own images across devices for viewing and sharing?

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7y ago

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DropBox is free unless you want/need a larger storage allowance, which will cost you. (https://www.dropbox.com/buy?_tk=individual_hero_button)

PixieSet is free, though the website takes a 15% commission fee. (https://pixieset.com/upgrade/)

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There isn’t one universal “best” method—it depends on whether you want proofing, print sales, full-res delivery, or long-term storage.

From the answers, common options are:

private gallery services such as Pixieset for client viewing, with print ordering built in
file-sharing services such as Dropbox for delivering files
temporary transfer tools like Firefox Send-style services for one-off delivery
your own website/server with a hidden download page, so you control file size, access, and removal deadlines

A practical workflow is to separate proofing from delivery: use a gallery for viewing and print sales, then provide full-resolution downloads through a controlled download link or file-sharing service. If storage is a concern, remove files after a set period and tell the client the deadline.

For your own access across devices, cloud storage bundled with your editing ecosystem can be convenient, since it keeps files available for viewing anywhere.

If you want maximum control, hosting files on your own server is the most flexible. If you want convenience, a gallery or cloud delivery service is simpler.

How can I deliver full-resolution photos to clients while still offering online galleries and print ordering?

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