Migration guide · 2026
How to switch from Pixieset to Chromafolio
Most photographers complete a Pixieset to Chromafolio migration in an evening. Pixieset's bulk export keeps folder structure intact, and Chromafolio's upload preserves filenames so existing client links stay organized.
Last verified: 2026-04-17
Step-by-step migration
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1. Export your Pixieset collections
From Pixieset, open Account Settings → Data → Export Collections. Choose ZIP-per-album. Pixieset emails a download link when the export is ready (usually within an hour).
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2. Create your Chromafolio account
Sign up free — no credit card. Set your studio name, upload your logo, and pick a brand color. Done in under two minutes.
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3. Bulk upload your galleries
Drag each Pixieset ZIP into a new Chromafolio album or use the web uploader for direct folder uploads. Filenames and folder structure are preserved so you can match old client links.
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4. Set watermarks, proofing, and downloads
Copy your Pixieset watermark settings, enable client proofing (favorites + selections), and set PIN-protected download rules per gallery.
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5. Redirect your custom domain
If you used a custom domain on Pixieset, point your DNS CNAME to Chromafolio. We help set up per-gallery redirects so inbound links and existing client URLs keep working.
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6. Cancel Pixieset once confirmed
Keep Pixieset active for 30 days while clients transition to the new URLs. Then cancel — Chromafolio's Free plan covers unlimited galleries so you can hold archived shoots indefinitely.
Things to watch out for
- · Pixieset's Lightroom plugin has no direct Chromafolio equivalent yet — export from Lightroom as a folder and bulk-upload instead.
- · If print orders are active in Pixieset, fulfill them there before canceling. Chromafolio's print store rolls out in 2026.
- · On Pixieset Free, galleries have Pixieset branding — Chromafolio removes all platform branding on every paid tier and the Free plan.
Ready to leave Pixieset?
Free plan, no credit card. We'll help you import and redirect — most photographers finish in an evening.