Guides & How-tos
Practical guides to help you share files, collaborate with your team, and get the most out of cloud storage.
How to Create a Branded Client Portal for File Sharing
A branded client portal gives your business a professional way to share files without exposing third-party branding. This guide covers how to set up white-label file sharing with custom logos, colors, and domains so your clients see your brand at every touchpoint.
How to Choose Client Portal Software for Your Agency
Most client portal software focuses on project management or CRM features, but agencies that deliver files, assets, and creative work need something different. This guide explains how to evaluate portals based on file delivery, branding, and collaboration rather than task tracking.
How to Choose a Dropbox Alternative for Creative Teams
Dropbox works for general file storage, but creative teams often need more: instant video playback, feedback at specific frames, and pricing that doesn't penalize large teams. This guide covers what to look for in a Dropbox alternative built for creative workflows.
How to Choose File Sharing for Video Production Teams
Video production teams have different file sharing needs than typical office workers. You're moving 50GB project files, reviewing cuts with frame-level precision, and delivering finals to clients who shouldn't need to download anything. This guide breaks down what actually matters when choosing a file sharing solution for video work.
How to Get Frame-Accurate Video Comments from Your Team and Clients
Vague video feedback wastes hours of production time. This guide explains how frame-accurate commenting works, why it matters for professional video workflows, and how to set it up without expensive dedicated review platforms.
How to Get Client Feedback on Video Edits
Getting useful feedback from clients on video edits is often harder than the edit itself. This guide covers practical methods for collecting clear, actionable notes that reduce revision cycles and keep projects moving forward.
How to Set Up File Sharing for Architecture Firms
Architecture firms handle large CAD files, renderings, and construction documents that need to reach clients, engineers, and contractors. This guide covers how to organize project files, share large drawings without email limitations, and maintain version control across design iterations.
How to Choose a Frame.io Alternative for Video Review
Frame.io set the standard for video review workflows, but its pricing doesn't fit every team. This guide compares what you actually need from a video review platform against what Frame.io charges for, and explores alternatives that deliver the core features without the enterprise cost.
How to Set Up Secure File Sharing for Creative Teams
Creative teams handle sensitive work that requires protection before public release. This guide covers practical steps for securing design files, video projects, and other creative assets while maintaining the collaboration your team needs.
How to Send Files Larger Than 2GB for Free
Email attachments cap out around 25MB, leaving you stuck when you need to send larger files. This guide covers reliable ways to transfer files larger than 2GB, from free cloud storage options to dedicated transfer services.
How to Share Architectural Drawings with Clients
Sharing architectural drawings with clients shouldn't require specialized software or IT support. This guide covers practical methods for sharing blueprints, CAD files, and construction documents, from simple link sharing to organized client portals that keep projects on track.
How to Share Dailies with Clients and Directors
Sharing dailies remotely requires more than just uploading files to a folder. This guide covers how to set up a dailies delivery workflow that gives clients and directors instant playback, a way to leave precise feedback, and a clear record of what was reviewed.
How to Send Files Larger Than 5GB
The 5GB file size limit is one of the most common barriers people hit when trying to share files online. Whether you're sending video projects, software builds, or large datasets, this guide covers five practical methods to transfer files over 5GB without compression or quality loss.
How to Share Large Files Without Compression
Compression destroys quality in video, photos, and design files. This guide covers practical ways to share large files at full resolution, from avoiding email pitfalls to choosing platforms that preserve your original files.
How to Choose a WeTransfer Alternative for Large File Sharing
WeTransfer works well for quick one-off transfers, but many teams need more: files that don't expire, collaboration features, and better organization. This guide compares alternatives that solve the limitations of transfer-only services.
How to Set Up a Video Review and Approval Workflow
A clear video review process keeps projects on schedule and reduces back-and-forth confusion. This guide covers how to set up a workflow that makes it easy for clients and team members to leave precise feedback, track revisions, and approve final cuts.
How to Share Large Video Files Without the Wait
Large video files are a pain to share. Email won't take them, WeTransfer links expire, and nobody wants to wait for a 10GB download. This guide walks through the options that actually work for creative teams.
How to Set Up a Client Portal for File Sharing
A client portal gives each client their own space to grab files, leave feedback, and upload materials. No more digging through email threads or re-sending expired links. Here's how to set one up.
Secure File Sharing for Remote Teams
When people work from home networks and coffee shops, the old approach to security (everyone behind the corporate firewall) stops working. You need security that travels with the files. Here's what that looks like in practice.