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Format

Portfolio website builder for creative professionals.

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Format is a website builder for photographers, filmmakers, illustrators, artists, designers, architects and models who need an online portfolio and tools to run a creative business. It combines portfolio presentation with client management and commerce, including branded client galleries, file transfers, contracts, and a commission-free store for products, services and digital downloads. Hosting with SSL is included, and custom domains can be connected.

Core capabilities include a drag-and-drop layout editor with Flex Block, custom pages, more than 90 themes, hosted video, curated and custom fonts, SEO tools, and a mobile app with Lightroom integration. A Weglot integration adds site translation. Plans are Basic, Pro and Pro Plus, with limits on pages, images, storage, hosted video minutes, client galleries, file transfers and store products varying by tier. Pro and Pro Plus add CRM Light and client contracts; Pro Plus includes priority support. A 14-day free trial is available without a credit card, and annual billing is offered alongside monthly pricing.

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