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Migration guide · 2026

How to switch from CloudSpot to Chromafolio

CloudSpot → Chromafolio is a clean migration for galleries, watermarking, and proofing settings. AI tags don't migrate (they're CloudSpot-proprietary), but galleries themselves transfer cleanly.

2–6 hours for a typical CloudSpot account
CloudSpot → Account Settings → Export (ZIP per gallery)
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Last verified: 2026-05-10

Step-by-step migration

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    1. Export your CloudSpot galleries

    From CloudSpot, open Account → Galleries → Bulk Export. Choose ZIP-per-gallery. Large accounts may receive an emailed download link when the archive is ready.

  2. 2

    2. Create your Chromafolio account

    Sign up free — no credit card. Configure your studio name, logo, and brand palette. Five minutes total.

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    3. Upload galleries in batches

    Drag each CloudSpot ZIP into a matching Chromafolio album. Filenames are preserved so any printed gallery cards or external references still resolve.

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    4. Re-apply watermark + download rules

    Copy your CloudSpot watermark template into Chromafolio. Configure PIN-protected downloads if you used them; favorite/proofing modes are on by default.

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    5. Redirect your custom domain

    Point your DNS CNAME from CloudSpot to Chromafolio. We help configure redirects per-gallery so existing client links keep resolving.

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    6. Decide on AI-search replacement

    If you relied on CloudSpot's facial recognition for events, keep CloudSpot running for active events or organize new Chromafolio galleries by group/section. Most non-volume photographers don't notice the difference.

Things to watch out for

  • · Facial-recognition tags don't migrate — if your clients used CloudSpot's 'find me' search heavily, set expectations before switching.
  • · CloudSpot's volume-pricing discounts for school/sports photography may make it a better fit if your business is 80%+ volume shooting. Re-run the math at your actual gallery counts.
  • · CloudSpot's print integration is mature; plan to bridge with a direct lab relationship until Chromafolio's print store ships in 2026.

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