Sharing rules

Image Sharing

Best Practices

A good image share is not just a URL. It has a clear audience, a clear purpose, a reasonable file count, and an ending. These practices keep photo links easier to open and easier to manage.

Clear scope 25-file limit Close old links
01

One purpose

Do not mix unrelated photos or audiences in the same link.

02

One entry point

Use the link online and the QR code where scanning helps.

03

One ending

Set expiry, view limits, or revoke access when the task is done.

Practical flow

Scope beats volume

A smaller, clearer share is usually better than a large dump.

Context helps recipients

Label the link so people know what they are opening.

Controls reduce cleanup

Set the limit before sending, not after the link has spread.

How the share should work

Scope

Make the link answer one question

A share for family, a buyer, a listing, or an event should each have its own focus. If the audience changes, make a new share instead of stretching one link too far.

Make the link answer one question
Use links and QR codes intentionally
Channels

Use links and QR codes intentionally

The direct link is best for chat, email, and documents. The QR code is best for posters, screens, printed notes, or in-person handoff.

Controls

Close links when their purpose ends

Use view limits, expiry, or revoke when the share is temporary. Old links should not remain open just because nobody remembered to close them.

Close links when their purpose ends

Checklist

FAQ

A focused set, a clear first image, a short label, and one direct link.

Use expiry when the share is temporary, private, event-based, or tied to a review window.

No. Use a QR code when scanning helps. For chat and email, a direct link is usually enough.

Split unrelated audiences or topics into separate shares, and close old links when they are no longer useful.

Related reads

Make every image share easier to understand

Keep the set focused, send one link or QR code, and close access when the share has done its job.

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