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Migration guide · 2026

How to switch from Zenfolio to Chromafolio

Zenfolio-to-Chromafolio is one of the most common migrations we see. Long-time Zenfolio customers frequently have 100GB+ archives — our team helps coordinate bulk transfer for large catalogs.

2–7 days depending on catalog size (contact support for >50GB)
Zenfolio → My Account → Data → Export (per-album ZIP, FTP for bulk)
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Last verified: 2026-04-17

Step-by-step migration

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    1. Request bulk export from Zenfolio

    For catalogs under 50GB, use Zenfolio's self-serve export. For larger archives, open a support ticket with Zenfolio — they provide FTP credentials so you can pull everything at once.

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    2. Sign up for Chromafolio and brand your account

    Create your free account, upload logo, pick brand colors, and set your portfolio subdomain (free on every plan).

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    3. Plan your upload in batches

    For multi-year Zenfolio archives, upload by year or by client. Chromafolio's Free plan includes generous storage so you don't need to pre-pay for a large upload.

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    4. Preserve your URL structure

    If you're on a custom domain, point it at Chromafolio and set up redirects per gallery to maintain SEO. Our team helps map the most-trafficked URLs so inbound links keep working.

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    5. Rebuild your portfolio page

    Chromafolio's portfolio site is modern and editable — pick a layout, drop in your best work, and publish. Most photographers finish this in 30 minutes.

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    6. Migrate clients and cancel Zenfolio

    Send a single email with your new gallery URLs and keep Zenfolio running for 60 days as a safety net. Once confirmed, cancel Zenfolio — Chromafolio's Free plan covers archival galleries indefinitely.

Things to watch out for

  • · Zenfolio's legacy URL patterns are unusual — custom redirects are essential to avoid losing inbound links.
  • · If your Zenfolio account is older than 10 years, some archived files may use deprecated formats — test-upload a sample before bulk transfer.
  • · Zenfolio's print store is mature; plan to run it alongside Chromafolio until our 2026 print-store launch if print sales matter.

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