How do I share a design with a client?

Last verified 14 October 2026
Features Canvas Sharing Client links
Read time 2 min
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The short version

From the design’s tab menu in Canvas, select Share to web, enable Public link, then choose Copy link. Clients can view and comment without an account, but cannot edit the design.

Sharing turns a design into a clean page your client can open on any device. They do not need a Visualist login. The finished design is visible while the work behind it stays private.

Share the design

  1. Open the design. Open the design in Canvas that you want to share.
  2. Open the sharing dialog. Open the design’s tab menu and select Share to web.
  3. Enable and copy the public link. Enable Public link in the dialog, then select Copy link.
  4. Send it. Send the copied link to your client.

What the client sees

The client can view and comment on the design in their browser but cannot edit it. Your library and internal notes stay private. Anyone with the link can view it, so share it only with the people you want to reach.

Good to know

To stop public access, open the design’s tab menu and select Share to web again. Disable Public link in the dialog. This removes public access without deleting the design.

When to share versus export

Share a link when you want the client to view the design online, on any device, with a version that stays up to date. Export a PDF when you need a fixed, printable copy to attach or hand over. See How do I export a design as a PDF?.

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