How PixiProof helps protect photos before they are paid for
Your work deserves protection
Photographers worry about unpaid RAWs or finals leaking online. PixiProof stacks multiple deterrents so proofing stays proofing — not a free download center.
Discourage casual “Save image as…”
Proofing views can disable the most common save path in the browser. Determined users can still work around it, but everyday clients hit friction that keeps honest behavior … honest.
Watermarking in preview
Upload workflows can overlay your brand (or a subtle repeated mark) on preview renditions. Finals unlock after the client pays — not before.
Screenshot deterrent in the client gallery
PixiProof listens for common screenshot shortcuts in the browser — Print Screen on Windows, ⌘⇧3/4/5 on macOS, and Win+Shift+S (snipping). When a shortcut is detected, the client sees a short, friendly reminder: previews are watermarked, proofing is not the final delivery — paid, full-resolution files come from the photographer after approval.
It does not block phone cameras or every capture tool outside the browser, but it raises awareness during proofing and cuts down casual keyboard grabs. Attempts can also be tracked in gallery analytics if you want to spot sessions that need a clearer usage policy.
Watermarked previews and screen-oriented resolution still apply — a screenshot is not a print-ready master file.
Passwords and access control
Lock galleries with PINs or passwords. If traffic looks wrong (lots of IPs, link resharing), you can block access from the photographer dashboard.
We treat your images as your asset — these tools exist so you keep control until the business side is settled.