How to switch from Pixieset to LensQuay (step by step)
Thinking of moving from Pixieset or Pic-Time to LensQuay? A step-by-step guide to bringing your portfolio, client galleries and client list across — and what you gain by switching.
Updated 29 Jul 2026 · 6 min read
Moving your photography business to a new platform sounds like a chore — but switching from Pixieset or Pic-Time to LensQuay is genuinely an afternoon's work. Here's exactly how to do it, and what you gain.
Why photographers switch
Three reasons come up again and again:
- 0% commission. On LensQuay you keep 100% of what you sell on every paid plan. Pixieset takes 15% on its free plan; Pic-Time locks 15% on its Free and Beginner tiers.
- Priced in pounds. £6/month for 250GB, £15/month for 1TB — no dollar pricing or card currency-conversion fees.
- It's genuinely all-in-one. Portfolio, client galleries, bookings, contracts, invoicing and a jobs board that brings new work in — not just gallery delivery.
Before you start
From your current tool, export two things:
- Your best portfolio images — download the full-resolution files you want to show off.
- Your client list — most platforms let you export contacts as a CSV file. Grab that too.
That's it. You don't need to cancel your old account first — run both side by side while you settle in.
Step 1 — Build your portfolio (free)
Create a free LensQuay account and add your logo, bio and location. Drag your best work straight into your portfolio grid — there's no photo limit on the free plan, and your shareable profile link goes live immediately so clients can find you.
Step 2 — Bring your client galleries across
Client galleries and selling live on Pro (£6/month) — so upgrade when you're ready to deliver work. Then create a gallery and drop a whole folder of photos in at once; bulk upload handles the watermarked proofs for you. Set your prices and share the link. Selling is 0% commission — clients cover the small card fee, so your full price is yours.
> Photos come across by drag-and-drop rather than an automatic pull from Pixieset, which keeps your originals in your hands. A full gallery only takes a couple of minutes.
Step 3 — Import your client list
Go to your client list and upload the CSV you exported. Every contact lands in your LensQuay address book, ready for galleries and email campaigns — no retyping.
Will you lose anything?
No. You keep your own shareable link, you keep your originals, and there's no lock-in — cancel any time and take everything with you. The honest gap today is print fulfilment, which is coming soon once our UK lab partner is connected; everything else you rely on is already here.
The bottom line
Build your portfolio free, go Pro to bring your galleries across, and import your clients from a CSV — most photographers are fully moved in an afternoon, then keep 100% of every sale. [Start your move on the switch page](/switch).
FAQ
How do I switch from Pixieset to LensQuay?
Create a free LensQuay account and build your portfolio, then upgrade to Pro to bring your client galleries across by bulk drag-and-drop. Export your client list from Pixieset as a CSV and import it in one click. Most photographers move fully in an afternoon.
Will I lose my galleries or my link if I switch?
No. You keep your own shareable portfolio link and your galleries in your LensQuay studio, and there's no lock-in — you can cancel any time and take everything with you.
Does LensQuay import from Pixieset automatically?
Photos come across by bulk drag-and-drop rather than an automatic API pull, which keeps your originals in your hands. It's quick — a full gallery takes a couple of minutes. Client lists import automatically from a CSV export.
Is LensQuay cheaper than Pixieset?
LensQuay is £6/month for 250GB with 0% commission on sales, priced in GBP. Pixieset is USD-only and takes 15% commission on its free plan, so for most UK photographers LensQuay works out cheaper overall.
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