Original downloads
Deliver the exact bytes you exported
Your clients download the exact files you exported. Stored byte-for-byte, every original download delivers your source files with no resizing and no recompression.
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What an original download is
The file your client downloads is bit-identical to the file you uploaded. shoots.page stores files byte-for-byte, which means we do not re-encode your images, alter resolution, or strip metadata. When you upload a full-resolution JPEG, PNG, or RAW file, the recipient receives those exact bytes.
To keep web browsing responsive, the gallery automatically generates separate 480 px thumbnails and a 2000 px JPEG preview in the background. That preview exists strictly for on-screen viewing in the browser viewer. Learn more about the difference in our guide to photo preview vs original files.
How clients download originals
Open the gallery link
Clients never need an account, an app, or a sign-up. If you set a password, they enter it to open the page.
Browse the grid
Browse the thumbnail grid, paginated at 60 photos per page.
Inspect and download
Open any photo in the full viewer to inspect the 2000 px preview, then click to download the original file.
Take one file or the whole set
Download single originals or choose a ZIP download to get all original files in one archive, based on the toggles you enabled.
You control whether originals are downloadable
Original downloads are managed per gallery through dedicated toggles, alongside options for JPEG downloads and ZIP archives. You can turn original downloads on or off before publishing or adjust the setting later from your gallery settings.
If you turn original downloads off, clients can still browse the thumbnail grid and inspect the 2000 px previews in the viewer, but they cannot download the source files. This control applies equally to JPEG, PNG, and RAW delivery.
Why byte-for-byte matters
When files are delivered byte-for-byte, your export settings, color profiles, and sharpening survive intact. What your client saves to disk is the exact output you approved on your monitor. Read more in our guide on how to share photos without losing quality.
The honest limits
| What | Limit |
|---|---|
| Storage | 2 GB free account storage; 250 GB plan exists, billing not live |
| Formats | JPEG, PNG, RAW — no HEIC upload, no video |
| RAW processing | Up to 1 GiB / 80 MP per RAW source |
| Retention | Not a backup service — set expiry or delete when done |
Common questions
Are downloaded files recompressed?
Can clients download everything at once?
Do clients need an account to download originals?
Can I turn off original downloads but keep the gallery viewable?
Deliver files your clients can trust
Set up a gallery, upload your exported photos, and give your clients exact, uncompressed downloads.