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What picdrop is
picdrop is a web service for photographers, creatives, freelancers, studios, and teams to share photo shoots, gather client feedback, and deliver finished images. Clients can comment on and annotate images, like or flag them, and vote together on favorites. Presentation galleries can be branded and let clients view and download delivered photos. picdrop supports image and video formats including RAW, TIFF, PSD, JPG, and MP4, with uploads of up to 25 GB per file. Users can export selections for Lightroom and Capture One. The Lightroom plugin is not automatically available to accounts created after June 2022, though users can contact support to request help. Live Push sends camera images to a selected gallery via FTP (FTPS), with upload access restricted to that gallery. The service runs in a browser and offers a mobile web version that can be added to a phone’s home screen. The maker says photos are not used for AI training, and that the service is hosted in Germany and GDPR compliant. picdrop was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Berlin, Germany. Its free plan includes 1 GB of storage, 3 galleries, and basic collaboration features; paid plans are shown from €14.99/mo, with a 14-day trial.
Who it suits
picdrop suits photographers and creative teams who need to share shoots, collect client selections, and deliver images through online galleries. It is also a fit for people who want client proofing, team voting, and browser access on phones without a separate smartphone app.
What it does well
- Clients can comment, annotate, like, flag, and vote on images.
- Branded presentation galleries support client viewing and downloads.
- Supports RAW, TIFF, PSD, JPG, MP4, and other formats.
- Camera transfers can be restricted to a selected gallery.
- Mobile web access works from a phone’s home screen.
- Maker says photos are not used for AI training.
What to know first
- The free plan is limited to 1 GB and 3 galleries.
- The FAQ says picdrop currently does not offer an API.
- The Lightroom plugin is not automatic for accounts created after June 2022.
Limits
The free plan includes 1 GB of storage, 3 galleries, and basic collaboration features. The Pro plan, shown from €14.99/mo, includes 500 GB of storage, unlimited galleries, 1 Inbox, and 1 hour of video conversion.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Free | 1 GB storage · 3 galleries · basic collaboration features | Free |
| Advanced | 39,99 € per month; 12,59 € per month also displayed · 1 TB storage · up to 4 team members (2 included) · 10 collections · 4 Inboxes · 2 hours of video conversion | On request |
| Pro | 14,99 € per month; 8,39 € per month also displayed · 500 GB storage · unlimited galleries · 1 Inbox · 1 hour of video conversion | On request |
| Enterprise | Get in touch · 5 TB storage · 10+ team members · dedicated support · custom SLAs and contracts | On request |
| Business | 75,59 € per month; 99,99 € per month also displayed · 3 TB storage · up to 9 team members (5 included) · unlimited collections and Inboxes · 4 hours of video conversion | On request |
As picdrop.com lists them, read 2 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Visit https://www.picdrop.com/.
- Create an account on the web and choose the free plan or a paid plan.
- Upload images or videos to a gallery; files can be up to 25 GB each.
- Invite clients or teammates to comment, annotate, react, or vote on selections.
- Use a presentation gallery to share delivered photos, or connect Live Push for camera transfers.
Verdict
Choose picdrop if your photography workflow needs client proofing, shared selections, and branded delivery galleries in a browser. Its free plan covers a small gallery workflow; teams needing more storage or galleries can consider the paid plans shown from €14.99/mo.
Questions
How much does picdrop cost?
A free plan is available. Paid plans are shown from €14.99/mo, and the service offers a 14-day trial.
What does the free plan include?
It includes 1 GB of storage, 3 galleries, and basic collaboration features.
Which platforms can I use picdrop on?
picdrop is web-based and has a mobile web version that can be added to a phone’s home screen.
Does picdrop have a smartphone app or API?
The maker says a separate smartphone app is unnecessary and offers mobile web access. Its FAQ says picdrop currently does not offer an API.
Can I use picdrop with Lightroom and Capture One?
Selections can be exported for Lightroom and Capture One. The Lightroom plugin is not automatically available to accounts created after June 2022, but users can contact support to request help.
Where is picdrop hosted, and how does it handle uploaded photos?
The maker says picdrop is hosted in Germany, is GDPR compliant, and does not use user photos for AI training.
Facts from picdrop's own pages
- API availability
- The FAQ says picdrop currently does not offer an API. · picdrop.com, 2 Oct 2026
- Editing workflow
- Selections can be exported for use in Lightroom and Capture One; the Lightroom plugin is not automatically available to accounts created after June 2022, but users can contact support to request help. · picdrop.com, 2 Oct 2026
- File support
- picdrop supports many image and video formats, including RAW, TIFF, PSD, JPG, and MP4; its FAQ states a 25 GB per-file upload limit. · picdrop.com, 2 Oct 2026
- Founded
- 2012 · picdrop.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Free trial
- The 14-day trial includes all features without limits and automatically switches to the free plan unless the user chooses a paid plan. · picdrop.com, 2 Oct 2026
- Headquarters
- Berlin, Germany · picdrop.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Hosting and compliance
- The maker says picdrop is hosted in Germany and is GDPR compliant. · picdrop.com, 2 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- The maker describes picdrop as a service for photographers, creatives, freelancers, studios, and teams. · picdrop.com, 2 Oct 2026
- Live camera upload
- Live Push transfers images from a camera to a selected picdrop gallery via FTP (FTPS), and its upload access is restricted to the configured gallery. · picdrop.com, 2 Oct 2026
- Presentation galleries
- Presentation mode lets users create branded galleries where clients can view and download delivered photos. · picdrop.com, 2 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- The maker says user photos are not used for AI training. · picdrop.com, 2 Oct 2026
- Product
- picdrop provides online galleries for photographers and teams to share shoots, collect client selections and feedback, and deliver final images. · picdrop.com, 2 Oct 2026
- Proofing and collaboration
- Clients can leave comments and annotations, flag or like images, and vote as a team on favorites. · picdrop.com, 2 Oct 2026
- Smartphone access
- picdrop says a separate smartphone app is unnecessary and offers a mobile web version that users can add to their phone’s home screen. · picdrop.com, 2 Oct 2026
- Support
- The maker directs users to email support and its FAQ, and describes its support team as quick to respond. · picdrop.com, 2 Oct 2026
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