Photographers report 7+ hour exports that fail mid-way. Your photos shouldn't be held hostage.
“Took migrating about 7 hours... Insane for a photo service in 2024.”
Pixieset's bulk export feature is notoriously slow and unreliable. Photographers trying to migrate report multi-hour downloads, failed ZIP files, and missing images. There's no incremental export or API access.
Pixieset
Slow, unreliable
12img
Fast bulk export
Feature-by-feature breakdown for data export
| Feature | 12img | Pixieset |
|---|---|---|
| Bulk gallery export | Yes | Limited |
| Export without failures | Yes | No |
| Client data export | Yes | Limited |
| Full-res originals preserved | Yes | Yes |
| Migration assistance | Yes | No |
| ZIP backup downloads | Yes | Limited |
Bulk gallery export: Pixieset export takes hours
Photographers report Pixieset bulk exports taking 5-7+ hours for moderate-sized galleries. The process frequently fails mid-download, requiring a restart from scratch. There's no resume capability.
Yes. Download your originals from Pixieset (allow several hours), then upload to 12img. 12img processes images quickly and generates all necessary derivatives automatically. Contact support for free migration help.
Never. 12img stores your original full-resolution files and you can export everything at any time. We also offer ZIP backup downloads and never hold your data hostage.
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