An alternative to Google Drive and Dropbox for sharing photos with your people
Cloud drives are very good at storing documents. But for getting the weekend's photos to your family or friends they are often too much: folders, permissions, email invitations. fotos.red is made only for sharing photos with groups of people.
| fotos.red | Cloud drivesGoogle Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive… | Group chatsWhatsApp, Telegram… | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built for | Sharing photos with groups | Storing files and folders | Conversation |
| How you invite | A link or a QR code | Share folders and set permissions | Add contacts to the group |
| Where photos end up | In the circle's album, by date | In the folders you organise | Mixed in with the messages |
| Quality | High resolution (up to 2560 px), ZIP download | Original file | Often compressed by default |
| Who has seen them | “Seen by” on every post | Usually not shown | Read receipts for the message |
| Private or public | A clear label on every circle and photo | Permissions per file or folder | The group only |
| Comments and likes | On every post | Comments on files | Replies in the chat |
How to share photos with a group on fotos.red
- Create a circleGive it a name: Family, Friends, Ana's wedding, Lisbon trip… It takes ten seconds.
- Invite with a linkSend it on WhatsApp or show the QR code. Whoever opens it is in.
- Drop your photosDozens at once, from your phone or your PC. Everyone gets a notification and sees them instantly.
Private or public: you always know who sees your photos
Every circle, every photo and every post button carries the same label. Green with a lock is private. Orange with a globe is public. Nothing becomes public unless you confirm it.
Private circle
Members only- Only the people you invite see the photos
- Never shown on your profile, in Explore or on Google
- A photo's link doesn't work for anyone who isn't a member
- The default when you create a circle
Public circle
Anyone can see it- For hobbies and topics: sunsets, cars, your city…
- Anyone can see the photos and join with one tap
- Always marked in orange, including when you post
- We ask you to confirm before anything goes public
When is a cloud drive the better choice?
If you want a backup of all your files, to sync folders between computers or to work on documents, a cloud drive is the right tool. fotos.red does not try to replace it: it is for the moment you share photos with people, and many people use both.
Frequently asked questions
What is the easiest way to share photos with a group of friends or family?
Create a private circle on fotos.red, send the invite link on WhatsApp and drop your photos in. There is no app to install, no folders to create and no permissions to manage: whoever opens the link joins the circle and sees the photos in high quality on their phone or PC.
Who can see my photos?
You decide for every photo. “Only me” keeps them in My photos. In a private circle only its members see them. In a public circle or on your public profile anyone can see them. Private is always marked green with a lock and public orange with a globe, and we ask you to confirm before anything becomes public.
Is it an alternative to Google Drive, Dropbox or Google Photos for sharing photos?
Yes, for sharing photos with groups. Cloud drives store every kind of document in folders with permissions. fotos.red does one thing: photos shared with groups of people, with a feed, an album, notifications and “seen by”. If what you need is a backup of all your files, a cloud drive is a better fit.
Do photos lose quality?
Very little. Photos are kept in high resolution (up to 2560 px on the long edge), sharp on any screen and without the heavy compression of chat apps. You can download them one by one or all together as a ZIP.
Is it free? Do I need to install an app?
It is free, with 2 GB of space per person, and it works in the browser on phones and computers. There is nothing to install, though you can add it to your home screen like an app.
Do the people I invite need an account?
To join a private circle, yes: a free account that takes half a minute, so that only invited people see the photos. Public circles can be viewed without an account. You can also send a private link to specific photos, which opens without an account.
Create your first circle in a minute
Free. No app. Your photos, only for the people you choose.
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