Getting started

Is Portfoliobox free for illustrators? +
Yes. The free plan gives you a fully functional illustration portfolio with 5 pages, 30 images, gallery layouts, SEO tools, and support. No credit card, no expiration date. Start building your illustration portfolio today.
Do I need any technical skills to build an illustration portfolio? +
None at all. Portfoliobox uses a visual drag-and-drop editor. You arrange your pages, upload your artwork, and publish — no coding, no downloads, no technical background required.
How should I organize my illustration portfolio? +
Group your work by project type or audience. Keep character design separate from editorial illustrations, and concept art distinct from children's book work. Lead with your strongest pieces in each gallery. Portfoliobox offers multiple gallery layouts so you can present each category in the format that suits it best.

Plans and pricing

What plans are available for illustrators? +
Three plans. Free ({{freePrice}}), Personal ({{startingPrice}}/mo), and Professional ({{professionalYearly}}/mo). Annual billing saves up to 20%. The free plan is a real portfolio, not a trial with an expiration.
Which plan do I need to sell prints or book commissions? +
The Professional plan includes the complete online store with up to 1,000 products, commission bookings, invoicing, quotes, and 0% commission on every sale.
How does the 0% commission work? +
Portfoliobox never takes a cut of your sales. When you sell a brush pack, a giclée print, or a digital download, you keep 100% of the revenue. The only fees are the standard processing rates from your payment provider like Stripe or PayPal.

Domains and email

Do I need a custom domain for my illustration portfolio? +
You can start with a free portfoliobox.com subdomain, but a custom domain like yourname.com is strongly recommended. It looks professional in publisher submissions, builds trust with art directors, and improves your search visibility.
Can I get a professional email address? +
Yes. Paid plans include email hosting at your custom domain. hello@yourname.com instead of a generic Gmail address. 5GB inbox, 10 aliases, and up to 500 sends per day.

Website building

How many gallery layouts are available? +
Over 40 gallery layouts across five categories: thumbnail grids, vertical layouts, horizontal layouts, slideshows, and creative layouts like masonry and parallax. Choose the one that displays your illustrations at their best.
Can I create private galleries for client work? +
Yes, on the Professional plan. Set up password-protected pages where clients can privately review work-in-progress illustrations, approve final artwork, or browse a curated selection.
How many images can I upload? +
The free plan includes 30 images. Personal gives you 150 images, and Professional allows up to 1,000 images. All plans support high-resolution uploads so your artwork stays sharp.
Can I show my illustration process on my portfolio? +
Yes. Create dedicated pages with sketch-to-final sequences, embed time-lapse videos from YouTube or Vimeo, and arrange thumbnails, roughs, and finished pieces side by side. Showing your process is a powerful way to connect with art directors.

E-commerce

Can I sell prints and digital art from my illustration portfolio? +
Yes. Add a store to your site and sell giclée prints, art prints, digital downloads, or brush packs. Set your own prices, manage variants and inventory, and accept payments through Stripe or PayPal.
Can I sell digital products like brush packs? +
Yes. Upload brush sets, texture packs, coloring pages, or tutorial files as digital products. After purchase, buyers receive a secure, automated download link immediately.
Can I sell illustration bundles or product variants? +
Yes. Create products with multiple variants — different print sizes, paper types, or bundle tiers. List what each option includes and let buyers choose directly from your store.

Bookings and business tools

Can clients book illustration commissions through my site? +
Yes. The Professional plan includes online bookings with availability scheduling and time slots. Clients select a commission type, pick a date, and can pay a deposit or full amount when they book.
Can I send invoices and quotes for illustration projects? +
Yes. Create detailed quotes for custom illustration work and send them via email link. Once the client approves, convert the quote into an invoice. Track payment status from draft to paid, and export as PDF.
Can I share high-resolution files with clients? +
Yes. Share files up to 1GB each with time-limited download links. Set expiry from 1 hour to 30 days. Ideal for delivering final illustration files, layered source files, or print-ready artwork.

SEO

Will my illustration portfolio show up on Google? +
Yes. Every page has fields for meta titles, descriptions, and keywords. Portfoliobox generates a sitemap automatically and uses clean, readable URLs. Write descriptive alt text for your artwork to help search engines find and index your illustration portfolio.
Can I connect Google Analytics? +
Yes. Connect GA4 to track how visitors interact with your illustration portfolio. You can also add Google Tag Manager and Meta Pixel for advertising campaigns.

Support and languages

How do I get help? +
Portfoliobox has customer support on all plans, including the free plan. Real people who answer real questions. Documentation and tutorials are also available.
Can I build my illustration portfolio in my own language? +
Yes. Portfoliobox supports 23 languages including English, French, Spanish, German, Japanese, Korean, and more. You can translate navigation labels, buttons, and form fields.

Technical

Does Portfoliobox include hosting? +
Yes. Fast web hosting and an SSL certificate are included on all plans. You do not need a separate hosting provider for your illustration portfolio.
Can I embed video content in my illustration portfolio? +
Yes. Embed videos from YouTube, Vimeo, or other platforms. Show drawing time-lapses, process walkthroughs, or behind-the-scenes studio footage alongside your finished illustrations.
What image formats does Portfoliobox support? +
JPEG, PNG, GIF, and WebP. Use PNG for illustrations with transparency, JPEG for everything else. Portfoliobox handles image optimization so your artwork loads quickly on all devices.