Welcome to PixelPort! This guide will walk you through creating your first client gallery in just a few minutes.

Step 1: Navigate to Galleries

From your dashboard, click on Galleries in the sidebar navigation. Then click the New Gallery button in the top right corner.

Step 2: Set Up Gallery Details

Fill in the basic information about your gallery:

Gallery Name

Choose a descriptive name your clients will recognize. Examples:

"Sarah & Mike's Wedding"
"Johnson Family Portrait Session"
"Lakeside Property Tour"

Event Date (Optional)

Select the date of the photoshoot or event. This helps organize your galleries chronologically.

Description (Optional)

Add a personal message or context for your clients. This appears at the top of the gallery.

Step 3: Choose Gallery Settings

Visibility

Select who can access this gallery:

Public: Anyone with the link can view
Password Protected: Requires a password to access
Email Required: Clients must enter their email to view

Downloads

Toggle whether clients can download high-resolution images:

Enabled: Clients can download full-resolution photos
Disabled: View-only mode (great for proofing)

Layout Style

Choose how your gallery displays:

Masonry: Pinterest-style flowing grid (recommended for mixed media)
Grid: Uniform square tiles
Carousel: One image at a time with navigation

Step 4: Customize Your Branding

Make the gallery match your brand:

Colors

Primary Color: For buttons and accents
Background Color: Overall page background
Text Color: For headers and descriptions

Logo

Upload your logo to display at the top of the gallery (recommended size: 200x60px)

Step 5: Upload Your Photos

Quick Upload

Drag and drop photos directly onto the upload zone, or click to browse your files.

Tips for uploading:

Supported formats: JPG, PNG, HEIC
Maximum file size: 50MB per image
Batch upload: Select multiple files at once
Videos supported: MP4, MOV (up to 500MB)

Upload Progress

Watch the progress bar as your photos upload. You can:

Continue working while uploads process
Close the window (uploads continue in background)
Add more photos while others upload

Photo Processing

After upload, photos are automatically:

Optimized for web viewing
Generated in multiple sizes
Organized by upload order

Step 6: Organize Your Gallery (Optional)

Reorder Photos

Click and drag photos to rearrange them in your preferred order.

Create Folders

Organize large galleries into folders:

1. Click Add Folder

2. Name your folder (e.g., "Ceremony", "Reception", "Portraits")

3. Drag photos into folders

Set Cover Image

Choose which photo represents this gallery:

1. Click the ••• menu on any photo

2. Select Set as Cover Image

Feature Photos

Highlight your best shots:

1. Click the ••• menu on a photo

2. Select Feature This Photo

3. Featured photos appear first in the gallery

Step 7: Share with Your Client

Once you're happy with your gallery:

Copy the Gallery Link

Click the Share button to copy the unique gallery link.

Send to Your Client

Share the link via:

Email: Paste into your email client
Text Message: Send directly to their phone
Social Media: Share on private channels

Password Protection

If you set a password, make sure to share it with your client separately for security.

Step 8: Monitor Gallery Activity

View gallery analytics to see:

How many times it's been viewed
Which photos clients favorited
Download activity
Time spent viewing

Next Steps

Now that you've created your first gallery, explore these features:

Client Favorites: Let clients select their favorite photos
Slideshow Mode: Auto-play presentation of all photos
Download Options: Control image quality and watermarking
Gallery Expiration: Set automatic expiration dates

Common Questions

How many photos can I upload?

Your plan determines storage limits. Most plans support galleries with 500+ photos.

Can I edit a gallery after sharing?

Yes! You can add, remove, or reorder photos anytime. Changes appear immediately.

Do clients need an account?

No. Clients access galleries directly through the link you share - no account required.

How long are galleries stored?

Galleries remain active as long as your subscription is active. You can set custom expiration dates if needed.

Need more help? Check out our guide on Customizing Your Branding or Contact Support