Format is a website building platform optimized for creative professionals (photographers, artists, designers) that focuses on visually showcasing portfolios, work galleries, and integrated business tools (like client proofing, e-commerce) in a clean, image-forward interface.
Feature | Description / Notes |
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Portfolio / Gallery Templates | Professionally designed, visually focused templates for creative portfolios |
Mobile-optimized / responsive | Templates adapt to mobile / tablet automatically |
Custom pages / galleries / forms | Beyond galleries, you can add custom pages (text, forms, video) |
Built-in SEO controls | You can set titles, alt text, URLs, etc. |
E-commerce / Selling features | Sell digital / physical work via integrated store capabilities (within plan limits) |
Client / Workflow tools (proofing, galleries) | Tools like private client galleries or proofing workflows are part of higher plans or bundled features |
Custom domain support | Use your own domain (rather than default subdomain) |
Cloud hosting & image storage | Hosting and storage managed as part of the platform, with different limits depending on plan |
Themes / template switching | You can switch templates and customize within limits |
Mobile / app support | Format has an iOS app that lets you manage galleries, upload, edit captions, etc. |
Stunning, professionally designed templates tailored for portfolios.
24/7 responsive customer support.
SEO-friendly tools to help rank higher.
Simple setup for online portfolios with eCommerce options
No free plan beyond a 14-day trial.
Limited to portfolio-type sites, unsuitable for broader business needs.
14 Days
No
Proprietary
*Check the current pricing on Format's website.