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Folio
What Folio is
Folio is a web photography platform for storing and organizing photos, publishing portfolios, sharing galleries and delivering images to clients. Clients can browse and download a shared gallery link without an account or app. Photographers can password-protect galleries, set expiry dates, control individual and ZIP downloads, and choose whether to show EXIF data. For proofing, they can add text or image watermarks and then update that gallery for final delivery while retaining its link. Selected galleries can be public in a portfolio while others remain private or unlisted in the same account. Lite and higher plans support custom domains for portfolio homepages and gallery links after DNS verification. Free includes 10 GB storage, one portfolio, unlimited galleries and one watermark preset; the free plan is not for ongoing commercial client delivery. Lite costs $9.90 a month and includes 100 GB, five portfolios, unlimited galleries and a custom domain. Pro costs $25 a month with 500 GB and unlimited portfolios and galleries. Paid plans include a 14-day trial and begin billing automatically afterward unless canceled. Folio is based in Singapore.
Who it suits
Folio suits photographers who need to organize photos, publish portfolios and deliver galleries to clients. Its free plan is for non-commercial use, while ongoing delivery to paying clients requires a paid plan.
What it does well
- Clients can access galleries without an account or app.
- Gallery links can be password-protected and given expiry dates.
- Proof galleries can become final deliveries without changing links.
- Free includes unlimited galleries and 10 GB storage.
- Paid plans include a 14-day trial.
What to know first
- Free plan cannot be used for ongoing commercial client delivery.
- Over-quota uploads pause.
- Galleries go offline if quota is not restored within 30 days.
- Paid subscriptions start automatically after the trial unless canceled.
Limits
The Free plan includes 10 GB of storage, one portfolio, and one watermark preset. At 80% of storage capacity, Folio emails the user; over-quota uploads pause, and galleries go offline if the account is not brought within quota within 30 days. The free plan is not for ongoing commercial client delivery.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Free | 10 GB storage · 1 portfolio · unlimited galleries · 1 watermark preset | Free |
| Pro | Monthly; yearly billing saves 20% · 500 GB storage · unlimited portfolios and galleries · custom domain | $25 a month |
| Lite | Monthly; yearly billing saves 20% · 100 GB storage · 5 portfolios · unlimited galleries · custom domain | $9.90 a month |
| Studio | Pricing not stated on the opened page · 2 TB storage · unlimited portfolios and galleries · custom domain | On request |
| Enterprise | Tailored to your studio's needs · Custom storage and portfolios · unlimited galleries | On request |
As folio.photo lists them, read 7 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Open folio.photo and use the web platform.
- Start with the Free plan or choose a paid plan with a 14-day trial.
- Upload photos and organize them into galleries.
- Share a gallery link with clients; they can browse and download without an account or app.
- For a custom domain, use a Lite or higher plan and complete DNS verification.
Verdict
Folio combines portfolio publishing, gallery controls and client delivery, with a free option for non-commercial use. Photographers planning regular delivery to paying clients need a paid plan and should note the automatic subscription start after the 14-day trial.
Questions
Is Folio free?
Yes. The Free plan includes 10 GB of storage, one portfolio, unlimited galleries, and one watermark preset.
How much do paid plans cost?
Lite costs $9.90 a month and Pro costs $25 a month. Yearly billing saves 20% on those plans.
Does Folio offer a free trial?
Paid plans include a 14-day trial with full access to the chosen plan. The subscription starts automatically after the trial unless canceled.
What platforms does Folio support?
Folio lists web as its supported platform.
Can clients view galleries without an account?
Yes. Clients can browse and download a shared gallery link without creating an account or installing an app.
Can I use the Free plan to deliver photos to paying clients?
The free plan must not be used for ongoing commercial client delivery. Regular delivery to paying clients requires a paid plan.
Facts from Folio's own pages
- Billing
- Subscriptions are billed monthly or annually, payments are processed by Stripe, and Folio says it does not see or store full card numbers. · folio.photo, 7 Oct 2026
- Client galleries
- Clients can browse and download galleries through a shared link without creating an account or installing an app. · folio.photo, 7 Oct 2026
- Compliance
- Folio says it plans to pursue formal security certifications and compliance frameworks; the opened security page does not claim current certifications. · folio.photo, 7 Oct 2026
- Custom domains
- Lite and higher plans support a custom domain for both a portfolio homepage and gallery links, with routing and HTTPS handled by Folio after DNS verification. · folio.photo, 7 Oct 2026
- Free plan use
- The Terms say the free plan must not be used for ongoing commercial client delivery; regular delivery to paying clients requires a paid plan. · folio.photo, 7 Oct 2026
- Gallery controls
- Photographers can password-protect galleries, set optional expiry dates, control individual and ZIP downloads, and show or hide EXIF data. · folio.photo, 7 Oct 2026
- Headquarters
- Singapore · folio.photo, 28 Sept 2026
- Portfolios
- Users can publish selected galleries publicly while keeping other galleries private or unlisted in the same account. · folio.photo, 7 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- Folio says uploaded photos are encrypted before storage, remain the user's property, and are never used to train AI or machine-learning models. · folio.photo, 7 Oct 2026
- Product
- Folio is a photography platform for cloud photo storage, organization, portfolio publishing, gallery sharing, and client delivery. · folio.photo, 7 Oct 2026
- Proofing
- Photographers can apply text or image watermarks to proofs, then update the same gallery for final delivery while keeping its link. · folio.photo, 7 Oct 2026
- Security
- Folio states that data is encrypted in transit using TLS 1.3 and at rest, with secure password hashing, secure cookies, security monitoring, and encrypted backups. · folio.photo, 7 Oct 2026
- Storage limit
- At 80% of storage capacity Folio emails the user; over-quota uploads pause, and galleries go offline if the account is not brought within quota within 30 days. · folio.photo, 7 Oct 2026
- Support
- The pricing page lists priority email support for paid plans and a dedicated account manager plus 24-hour priority support for Enterprise. · folio.photo, 7 Oct 2026
- Trial
- Paid plans include a 14-day trial with full access to the chosen plan, and the subscription begins automatically after the trial unless canceled. · folio.photo, 7 Oct 2026
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