Your SmugMug account allows unlimited storage of JPEG, GIF, PNG files? (within reason). Create a SmugVault to store anything for a small additional charge.
What is it, exactly?
SmugVault is an added service to your current SmugMug account. With a SmugVault, files not normally supported by SmugMug (such as RAWs, TIFFs, and PSDs) can be stored in your SmugVault for an added fee and accessed in your SmugMug galleries.
- Every file type is accepted.
- 600 MB per file limit.
- Automatic "bundling" of files for intuitive organization.
- Your storage is private, and hidden from visitors.
- Pay by the month and cancel anytime.
How do I get one?
Sign up for a SmugVault in your SmugMug Control Panel, in the Settings tab. You'll end up at Amazon.com to sign up for an account there, and you'll be billed for SmugVault directly by Amazon. "How much?" and other questions answered right here.
How do I add my files to my SmugVault?
Use SmugMug's simple uploader. Easy as that! (Many more uploaders, including MacDaddy, will be adding support for SmugVault files soon.)
Don't miss two useful options you'll find in your control panel: Visual Browsing and Archive Videos. You can ask us to render display copies of image files like RAW and TIFs, and store untouched copies of video files you add (Power and Pro, only. All video files from Standard users go straight in your SmugVault.)
We'll automagically bundle matching filenames together for easier browsing, so DSC074.JPG and DSC074.RAW will be represented by a single image in your gallery.
For the gory details on how we handle different scenarios, check out our wiki page.
How will this affect my visitors?
Your visitors will not see any files represented by a SmugVault default image in your galleries. They will not see the "bundled" indication on your thumbnails. They will see any rendered JPEGs we make from files you add to SmugMug.
Your visitors will not be able to save your SmugVault files, but will be able to save or print any rendered JPEGs, according to your gallery settings for that gallery.
If you have a Professional account and set an assistant password, your assistants will NOT have access to your SmugVault.
What if I want to retrieve a file?
In every case, you can save the archived file back to your computer by using the Save Photo icon on the photobar, when you're logged in.
Oops, can I delete an archived file?
Yes, but please be careful. Choose SmugVault from the Tools Menu, to be taken to your SmugVault browser, where you can delete files. Move your mouse over any thumbnail on the page, and you'll see a Delete button appear. After you click it, we'll move the file to the Trash for you, where it'll stay for a week unless you choose to empty the Trash sooner (or you choose a different length of time for the Trash to empty itself).
How do I close my SmugVault?
Make sure you've retrieved any files you want before you close a SmugVault. Then, go to your Settings tab in your SmugMug Control Panel and click the words "SmugVault > Take me to it!".
Click on the Amazon Account link. You'll need to login to your Amazon account and then you'll see a "View/Cancel Application" link. If you're sure, click "Cancel the use of SmugVault" on the page following. The files previously kept safe in your vault will be immediately and permanently deleted.