drophost
drophost for designers
- Password protect private work
- HTML prototypes and PDF decks
- No account required for recipients
How to do it
1. Drop the export
Upload a moodboard, PNG export, or PDF deck to a drophost project.
2. Send one URL
Paste the live link into Slack, email, or a review thread. Recipients do not need an account.
3. Swap the file
When the deck changes, replace the file. Stakeholders keep the same bookmark.
Reviews without Drive sprawl
Replace the file when the deck changes. Same link, new bytes. Stakeholders keep one bookmark instead of chasing v7_final.pdf in email threads or Slack pins.
Prototypes that open like a site
Zip an HTML export and host it on drophost. Clients click through the real layout—hover states, mobile breakpoints, and type—instead of a flattened PDF of the layout.
Private comps when the work is unfinished
Starter at €5/mo adds password protection, PDF sharing, custom domains, and branding removal. Recipients still never need a drophost account—only the link and optional password.
Critique links that survive revision rounds
Designers on drophost drop a PDF deck or HTML prototype and paste one URL into Slack or email. Free covers images, Word briefs, and HTML on a drophost.space subdomain with one project and 2 MB. When art direction changes, replace the file—reviewers keep the same bookmark instead of hunting another final PDF.
Private comps without Drive folders
Starter on drophost at €5/mo unlocks password gates, PDF sharing, and branding removal so comps stay client-only. Recipients open the link in a browser with no account required. Custom domains and analytics land on the same plan when you need a polished handoff URL for agencies or freelancers.
Common questions
Can designers share PDFs and images on drophost?
Yes. On drophost, images are available on every plan. Free includes PDFs up to 0.5 MB; larger decks are on Starter and Pro. Recipients open the link in a browser.
Do clients need a Drive account to review a design file?
No. A drophost link opens in a normal browser tab. Add a password on paid plans if the work should stay private.
Can I update a design deck without changing the link?
Yes. Upload a new version to the same drophost project. The URL stays the same so review threads do not fragment.
Can I host an HTML prototype on drophost?
Yes. On drophost, zip the export with index.html, or paste a full HTML document, and send the live URL. Clients open it in a browser.
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