The portfolio website builder that goes beyond your portfolio
Built-in client galleries, a zero-commission store and a blog. One platform for photographers, artists and designers.
15 days free trial · No card required
Why Pixpa
Portfolio websites, client galleries and store, in one platform
A portfolio website builder is a tool for creating a portfolio website without code. Pixpa goes further than most: alongside the website, it delivers client galleries and runs a zero-commission store from the same platform. Pixpa is built specifically for photographers, artists and designers rather than a general-purpose website builder that treats your work as an afterthought.
Plans from $5.40/mo · 0% commission · 30-day money-back
Templates
Start from 200+ designer-made website templates
Every Pixpa template is built by designers to put your images first, so the work carries the page instead of the layout. Pick one that fits your discipline and change anything you want; the starting point already looks professional, so you are never designing from a blank canvas.
Look professional from day one
Each template is professionally designed, so your site looks credible and polished before you change a single thing on it.
Switch templates anytime
Change your entire look with a click. Your images, galleries and pages stay exactly where they are, so a redesign never means rebuilding from scratch.
Make it unmistakably yours
Customize fonts, colors, spacing and layout on any template, so your site reflects your brand and no two Pixpa sites have to look the same.
The templates are professional yet unique, and it is easy to navigate.
Examples
See real portfolio websites built on Pixpa
Templates show you the frame; examples show you what working creatives actually build inside it. Browse live portfolio websites from photographers, artists and designers to see how galleries, project pages, stores and client delivery come together on a real site, then borrow the ideas that fit your own work before you start.
No-code builder
Build your portfolio website without touching code
Drag content blocks into place to build any page, then fine-tune every detail until the site matches what you pictured. And when you want to go further than the visual editor, the underlying code is right there waiting for you.
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Visual drag-and-drop editor
Build pages from 300+ ready-made content blocks by dragging them into place, with no code to write and no developer to hire.
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Full design control
Set fonts, colors, spacing, grids and hover states yourself, so the design matches your brand instead of a generic off-the-shelf theme.
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Code access when you want it
Add custom CSS, HTML or JavaScript whenever you need precise control, without breaking the visual editor or the rest of your site.
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AI Writer built in
Draft page copy, product descriptions and SEO titles in a few clicks, then edit them into your own voice before you publish.
Website creation was much easier than this non-techie person could have imagined.
Galleries & media
Gallery layouts built to show your work
A single grid flattens a body of work that deserves range. Pixpa gives you gallery layouts designed for visual work, so a wedding set, a design portfolio and a film reel each get the presentation they actually need instead of the same uniform thumbnails.
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Layouts for every body of work
Choose from full-bleed, grid, masonry, justified and slideshow layouts, and mix them across pages to control the pace of the story you tell.
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Sharp on every screen
Your images display in high resolution and stay crisp from a phone to a 5K monitor, with no manual resizing or exporting on your part.
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More than still images
Add video, audio, slideshows and embeds, so motion, sound and interactive work live alongside your photographs in the same gallery.
Client galleries
Proof, favourite and deliver client galleries, built in
This is the part general website builders cannot do. Pixpa includes a full client gallery system for proofing and delivery in the same platform as your portfolio, so you stop paying for a separate tool like Pixieset or SmugMug just to get finished work to your clients.
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Multi-user favouriting
Clients and their partner or family can favourite images in the same gallery without overwriting each other, so you get one clear list of selects instead of three conflicting emails.
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Sell prints with no fulfilment
Clients order prints directly inside the gallery and the WHCC print lab produces and ships them, so you earn from print sales without ever touching packaging.
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Secure, self-expiring delivery
Password-protect each gallery and set it to expire automatically on your schedule, so old client work does not sit exposed online after a job wraps.
Squarespace, Wix, Adobe Portfolio and Portfoliobox all host a portfolio. None of them deliver client work, which means a separate subscription and a second login for every shoot you book.
Having at the same time my website and my gallery for my client, it saves me some time and some money
Store & blog
Sell with zero commission. Blog built in.
The business side of your work belongs on the same site as the work itself. Pixpa includes a full online store and a built-in blog, so you can sell prints, products and digital downloads and publish your own content without bolting on plugins or handing a marketplace a cut of every order.
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0% commission on every sale
Keep everything you earn on every plan. You pay only the standard Stripe or PayPal processing fee and never a separate cut to Pixpa.
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A complete online store
Manage products, inventory, orders and shipping from one dashboard, with no third-party e-commerce plugin to install, configure or maintain.
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A blog that helps you rank
Publish SEO-friendly posts with scheduling, categories and tags, so your site earns its own search traffic instead of depending on social feeds you do not control.
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Integrations & growth
100+ integrations, multilingual sites, marketing and SEO
Your site should grow with your business instead of hitting a wall the moment you need something extra. Pixpa connects to the tools you already use and ships with the marketing and SEO controls most builders make you install and pay for separately.
Multilingual sites
Translate your site for international clients with Weglot or GTranslate.io, without rebuilding it one language at a time.
Get Started Free100+ app integrations
Connect payments, email marketing, analytics and more, so your site works with the stack you already run rather than forcing you onto new tools.
Apps & integrationsMarketing and SEO controls
Edit meta tags and sitemaps and run pop-ups, announcement bars and mobile CTAs from inside the platform, with nothing extra to install.
Marketing toolsHosting & performance
Fast, secure hosting included
You should not have to find a host, configure SSL or tune image delivery just to launch a portfolio. Pixpa hosts your site on fast cloud infrastructure and handles performance and security for you, so the site loads quickly everywhere and stays safe by default from the day you publish.
AWS cloud and global CDN
Your site is served from a global content delivery network, so it loads fast for clients whether they open it in New York or Sydney.
Modern image formats, automatically
Pixpa serves your photos as AVIF and WebP automatically, so image-heavy galleries stay sharp without dragging the page speed down.
SSL and a free domain included
Every site ships with SSL security, plus a free custom domain for your first year, so there is no separate hosting bill to manage.
Get started
How to build a portfolio website with Pixpa
Building a portfolio website on Pixpa takes four steps, and most creatives go live the same day they start. Here is the full process from a blank account to a published site on your own domain.
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Choose a template
Start from 200+ designer-made templates built for photographers, artists and designers. Filter by your discipline, preview the layout, and open your 15-day free trial with no credit card required.
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Add your work
Upload your images and build galleries with the drag-and-drop editor, then create your project pages, about page and contact page so visitors and clients can find everything in one place.
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Customize the design
Set your fonts, colors, spacing and layout in the visual editor. For full control, edit the CSS, HTML or JavaScript directly, all without rebuilding the site.
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Connect your domain and publish
Add a custom domain, free for your first year, or use your included Pixpa address, then publish to fast AWS hosting with SSL already configured for you.
Most creatives go live within a day of signing up.
15-day free trial, no credit card
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything else you might want to know before you start. Still curious? Live chat is open 24/7.
What is a portfolio website builder?
A portfolio website builder is a tool for creating a portfolio website without writing code. You start from a template, add your work and pages in a visual editor, then publish on your own domain. Pixpa is a portfolio website builder made for photographers, artists and designers: alongside the website it includes client galleries for proofing and delivery and a zero-commission store, so you run your whole practice from one platform instead of stitching separate tools together.
What is a portfolio website?
A portfolio website is a personal site that showcases your best work in one place, with galleries, project pages and a clear way for clients to contact or hire you. Unlike a social profile, it lives on your own domain and you control how the work is presented and found. On Pixpa you can also deliver client galleries and sell prints from the same portfolio website, which most portfolio builders, including Adobe Portfolio and Squarespace, do not include.
What is the best portfolio website builder for photographers, artists and designers?
Pixpa is built specifically for photographers, artists and designers. It combines a portfolio website, client galleries with multi-user favouriting, and a zero-commission store in one platform, rated 4.7/5 on 600+ Capterra reviews. Adobe Portfolio, Canva and Wix give you the portfolio page; Pixpa also runs client delivery and print sales. Plans start at $5.40/mo.
How do I make a portfolio website?
Pick a template, add your work, customize the design, then connect a domain and publish. On Pixpa you start from 200+ designer-made templates, drag in your images and galleries with the visual editor, and go live in a day. No code is required, and the year-one custom domain is included.
Can I build a portfolio website for free?
You can build and test a full portfolio website free for 15 days, with no credit card required. Pixpa does not offer a permanent free plan, because free builders rely on ads, forced subdomains and a cut of your sales. Paid plans start at $5.40/mo with a 30-day money-back guarantee.
Do I need coding skills to build a portfolio website on Pixpa?
No. Pixpa is a no-code builder: you drag content blocks into place and set fonts, colors and layouts visually. If you want deeper control you can edit custom CSS, HTML and JavaScript, but most sites are built without touching code at all.
Can I deliver photos to clients from my portfolio website?
Yes. Pixpa includes client galleries for proofing and delivery, with multi-user favouriting, secure sharing, WHCC print fulfilment and auto-expiry, in the same platform as your portfolio. Most portfolio builders, including Adobe Portfolio, Wix and Squarespace, do not include client galleries at all.
Do I need a portfolio website if I already use Instagram?
Yes, if you want to own your presence and sell from it. Instagram rents you an audience on its terms: no custom domain, no client galleries, no store, and an algorithm between you and your work. A portfolio website is yours, and on Pixpa you deliver galleries and sell prints from the same place.
I was able to make an entire website in one day! This is by far the best website builder for novice web designers. I would recommend them to anyone!
Pixpa was my first choice when browsing for portfolio sites when I started my business in 2014. In only two years, business took off. I credit Pixpa's SEO capabilities with much of my success.
Pixpa is the only provider I found with all the features needed blended in one package. Website, blog, client galleries - If you want everything in one platform, then Pixpa is the only way to go! And the support team is legendary!
Much better than Squarespace! Everything is very customizable and so far it's been excellent. The customer service has been so quick and very helpful which makes a huge difference on who I go with.
Pixpa is a fantastic all-in-one, affordable platform for creatives and small business owners looking to create a polished online portfolio quickly.
Pixpa saved my life! I had been using Weebly for many years and grew frustrated and annoyed with their high costs until I found Pixpa. I love how affordable they are and the range of features that they offer and as a result, my website is doing much better than it was when it was at Weebly.