Sending favorites as a download
Once your client has picked their album photos, someone else usually needs them: an album designer, a print lab, a retoucher. Send as download emails that person a link to just those photos as a ZIP, without giving them the whole gallery.
On Free, you can send web sizes only. Choosing Original opens an upgrade prompt. See What's included on the Free plan.
Send a collection as a download
- Open the gallery's Activity tab and click Collections.
- Open the collection's ⋯ menu (or click the row and use the menu in Collection Details) and choose Send as download.
- Pick a size: Original, Web Size (2048px), Standard (1024px) or Small (640px), then click Continue.
- In the Send download email, type the recipient's email. It can be anyone, not just a contact.
- Check the message and send.
The email's default subject is "Photos from [gallery name] are ready to download", and the message mentions that the link is live for 48 hours. The button in the email reads Download photos.
How the link works
- It packages that collection, and only that collection, as a ZIP in the size you picked.
- It stays live for 48 hours from when you send it.
- It works even if the gallery is a draft or unlisted. The link itself is the key, so the recipient doesn't need the gallery password or PIN.
- It goes to one recipient per send. Send it again for a second person.
If the 48 hours run out before your designer gets to it, just send it again.
Picking the right size
| Sending to | Size |
|---|---|
| Album designer or print lab | Original |
| Retoucher | Original |
| Social media manager or venue | Web Size (2048px) |
| Quick look for a second opinion | Standard (1024px) or Small (640px) |
Prefer to download the collection yourself instead? Use Download collection in the same menu. See Reviewing your client's favorites.
What the recipient sees
An email from you, with your message and a Download photos button. The button takes them to the ZIP of those photos. They don't need a CoreHue account.
Frequently asked questions
Can I send a download of the whole gallery this way?
No. Send as download works on collections, not whole galleries. To send everything, create a collection with every photo, or share the gallery itself with downloads on. See How whole-gallery downloads work.
Does the recipient see the rest of the gallery?
No. The recipient of a Send as download link only gets the photos in that collection.
Does it include videos?
No. Collections hold photos only, so a Send as download ZIP never includes videos. Send videos to your designer another way.
Why can't I find Send as download?
Send as download appears once a collection has at least one photo. It's also unavailable while the gallery is restricted.