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Pixieset Clients Can't Download Photos on iPhone

Your clients shouldn't need a tutorial to save their wedding photos. 12img galleries work on every device.

Downloading the actual photos to a phone is a real hassle.

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The Problem with Pixieset

Pixieset's gallery viewer forces mobile users through multiple taps, confusing download prompts, and broken ZIP flows. Many clients give up or only get compressed previews.

Pixieset

Broken on mobile

12img

One-tap downloads

Mobile Downloads Comparison

Feature-by-feature breakdown for mobile downloads

Feature12imgPixieset
One-tap mobile downloadYesNo
Full-res downloads on iPhoneYesLimited
No app requiredYesNo
Bulk download on mobileYesNo
Progressive image loadingYesLimited
Works on all browsersYesLimited

One-tap mobile download: Pixieset requires multi-step process

Full-res downloads on iPhone: Pixieset often delivers compressed versions

No app required: Pixieset pushes app install prompts

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What Pixieset Does

One-tap mobile download
Full-res downloads on iPhone(limited)
No app required
Bulk download on mobile
Progressive image loading(limited)
Works on all browsers(limited)

What 12img Does

One-tap mobile downloadPixieset requires multi-step process
Full-res downloads on iPhonePixieset often delivers compressed versions
No app requiredPixieset pushes app install prompts
Bulk download on mobile
Progressive image loading
Works on all browsers

Frequently Asked Questions

Why can't my clients download Pixieset photos on iPhone?

Pixieset's mobile gallery viewer doesn't support native one-tap downloads. Instead, clients are forced through a multi-step process that often delivers compressed previews instead of full-resolution originals. Many clients end up screenshotting the gallery instead.

Does 12img support mobile gallery downloads?

Yes. 12img galleries are designed mobile-first. Clients can download individual photos or entire galleries in one tap on any device, including iPhone and Android. No app install required, and downloads are always full-resolution.

Can Pixieset clients download full-res photos on mobile?

Pixieset's mobile experience is limited. ZIP downloads don't work reliably on mobile, and individual downloads often serve compressed versions. Photographers report clients complaining about not being able to get their photos.

How do I switch from Pixieset to 12img?

12img offers free migration assistance. Export your galleries from Pixieset, upload to 12img, and your clients get a better mobile experience immediately. The entire process takes minutes, not hours.

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