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Client File Sharing From First Upload to Final Delivery

Keep uploads, feedback, revisions, and finished work connected to one client account. Control folder access, review supported files in the portal, and turn a completed folder into a polished Deliverable.

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One Connected File Workflow

Everything you need to manage client files

Collect client files, organize active work, manage feedback and versions, then present finished work without sending clients to a separate file-sharing tool.

Drag & Drop Upload
Multi-File Upload
4-Level Access Control
Folder Organization
Table & Gallery Views
PDF Preview
Image Viewer
Video Player
Audio Player
RAW Image Support
Starred Files
Recent Files
Multi-File ZIP Download
WYSIWYG Sort Order
File Download Links
Default Templates
File History
Versions & Comments
Client Deliverables

Granular Access Control

Four Levels of Client Access

Give clients the access they need while keeping internal work out of view. Parent-folder restrictions continue through the folder hierarchy.

Full Access

Complete control for trusted collaborators

  • View all files and folders
  • Upload new files
  • Download files and folders
  • Create and organize folders
  • Rename and delete files

View Only

Read-only access for stakeholders

  • View all files and folders
  • Download individual files
  • Download folders as ZIP
  • Preview documents in-browser
  • Cannot modify or upload

Hidden

Private folders invisible to clients

  • Folder not visible to clients
  • Internal team access only
  • Keep sensitive files private
  • Works within shared accounts
  • Restricts everything below it

Custom

Access for specific people

  • Choose specific portal contacts
  • Include selected teammates
  • Set full or view-only per person
  • Hide the folder from everyone else
  • Respects parent-folder restrictions

Effortless Uploads, Powerful Organization

Upload multiple files, create nested folders, and keep each client's working documents in the account where the rest of the relationship already lives.

  • Drag and drop files directly into any folder
  • Upload multiple files in one browser flow
  • Sort by custom drag-and-drop order, upload date, or name—clients see exactly what you set
  • Build nested folders around each client workflow
Flexible Views

Table or Gallery—Your Choice

Switch instantly between Table View for detailed file lists and Gallery View for visual browsing. Sort by custom order, upload date, or name—and your clients see the exact same order you do.

Table View

Detailed list with sortable columns

  • Sort by name, date, size
  • See file details at a glance
  • Efficient for documents

Gallery View

Visual thumbnail grid layout

  • Large image previews
  • Perfect for visual assets
  • Quick visual scanning
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Preview Supported Files Without Leaving the Portal

Review common images, PDFs, video, audio, and other supported formats in context. When an inline preview is not available, the file remains available to download.

Images

JPG, PNG, GIF, WebP, SVG, HEIC

Documents

PDF

Video

MP4, WebM, MOV

Audio

MP3, WAV, M4A, OGG

RAW Photos

CR3, DNG, NEF, ARW

Fullscreen viewer with zoom and pan
Keyboard navigation between files
Preview support for common creative file formats
Easy Sharing

Multi-File Downloads Without the Busywork

Select multiple files and request one ZIP download. It is a practical way to move a document bundle or finished assets without downloading each file separately.

  • Download multiple selected files as one ZIP
  • Download individual historical file versions when needed
  • Available to clients for files they can access
  • Create a seven-day public link for an individual file

Multi-file ZIP

One download request

File Link
Polished Client Delivery

Turn a Finished Folder Into a Client Deliverable

Publish an existing folder as a named, view-only Deliverable. Clients get a focused place to browse nested folders, preview supported files, download finished work, and return to it later.

Branded Presentation

Present a titled handoff inside the client's portal

View-Only Handoff

Publishing protects the folder hierarchy from client changes

View Records

See when each portal contact first opens the Deliverable

Activity Timeline

Know Exactly What's Happening With Your Files

Review tracked uploads, views, downloads, moves, renames, settings, and version activity in a team-only file history. Filter by team or client actor when you need more context.

  • See activity history per file
  • Filter by team member or client activity
  • One-click CSV export for your records
  • Team-only history panel is not shown to portal users

History

Not visible to clients
S
Sarah

Viewed this file

2 minutes ago

M
MikeClient

Downloaded this file

1 hour ago

Y
You

Uploaded this file

Yesterday

Built for Your Industry

Client file sharing that fits how you work

See how teams across industries can use Sydnee Files to collect, organize, review, and deliver documents with clients.

Consultants & Advisors

Strategy, Operations, Business Consulting

  • Client document exchange
  • Contract & proposal storage
  • Organized file libraries
  • Project deliverables

Creative Agencies

Design, Marketing, Branding

  • Asset review and delivery
  • Brand asset libraries
  • Project deliverables

Photographers

Studios, Freelancers, Events

  • RAW file delivery
  • Client gallery sharing
  • Client gallery review
  • High-res downloads

Real Estate

Agents, Property Managers

  • Transaction documents
  • Property photos & videos
  • Listing asset storage
  • Client document collection

Event Professionals

Planners, Coordinators, Vendors

  • Vendor contract storage
  • Event photo delivery
  • Client mood boards

Coaches & Consultants

Business Coaches, Trainers

  • Resource libraries
  • Course material delivery
  • Client workbook sharing
  • Session recordings

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Sydnee File Sharing

What file types does Sydnee support?
You can store and share client files in Sydnee, with in-browser previews for supported images, PDFs, videos, audio, and other common formats. If a format cannot be previewed, clients can still download the file.
How does client access control work?
Each folder can use Full Access, View Only, Hidden, or Custom access. Custom access lets you choose specific teammates and portal contacts and give each person full or view-only access. Parent folders remain restrictive, so a child folder cannot restore access that an ancestor removed.
Can clients upload files to my portal?
Yes. Portal users with Full Access can upload files from the web interface, including multiple files in one flow. View Only access lets a client browse and download without changing the folder contents.
Can I download multiple files at once?
Teams and clients with access can select multiple files for a ZIP download. Published Deliverables also let clients request a multi-file download from their focused delivery view.
How do file previews work?
Click a supported file to preview it in the portal. Common images, PDFs, video, and audio can open without forcing a download; unsupported formats use a download-oriented view.
What's the difference between Table and Gallery view?
Table View shows files in a detailed list with columns for name, size, date, and type—great for document-heavy workflows. Gallery View displays large thumbnails in a visual grid, perfect for images and creative assets. Switch between views instantly.
Can I share files with external links?
A team member can create a public download link for an individual file. The current link works without portal access and expires after seven days. Folder-based final delivery is handled through a client portal Deliverable instead.
How does file sorting work?
You can sort files by custom drag-and-drop order, upload date, or name. The order you set is exactly what your clients see—no surprises. Drag files to reorder them manually, or let the system sort automatically.
Can I set up a default folder structure for new accounts?
Yes. Create a default Files setup with your standard folder structure so new client accounts can start from a consistent organization.
Can I see who viewed or downloaded a file?
Team members can review tracked file activity such as uploads, views, downloads, moves, renames, settings, and version changes. The file history can be filtered by team or client actor and exported as CSV; portal users do not see this internal panel.
What is a Deliverable in Sydnee?
A Deliverable is a polished, view-only presentation of an existing folder and its nested folders. Clients can browse, preview, download, and revisit the finished work in their portal. Publishing does not copy the files, and a recorded open is not an approval or sign-off.
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