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Share Files


Share content from your library easily using your favorite sharing service or as a link/e-mail.


How to share a single file

Files can be shared via email, collection link and multiple social channels. Some platforms only allow certain files types to be be shared.

  1. To share, click the Share icon in a thumbnail.
  2. The sharing options will be displayed. Hover over the icons if you are not familiar with them.


How to use bulk sharing

You can also use Canto's bulk sharing function.

  1. Hover over the asset you want to share.
  2. Check the box in upper right corner to select the assets you would like to share.
  3. When you completed your selection click on the Share icon.

How to trim & share a video

  1. Click on a video's Share-icon.
  2. Select the Envelope-icon to create a new Email Collection Link or add to an existing one.
  3. Adjust the Start & End Time to your liking.
  4. Click Share.

List of platforms that support...

Image Sharing:

  • Email
  • Collection Link
  • Dropbox
  • Facebook
  • Box
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter
  • Egnyte
  • LinkedIn
  • OneDrive
  • SharePoint
  • Google Drive


Video Sharing:

  • Email
  • Collection Link
  • Dropbox
  • Facebook
  • Box
  • Pinterest
  • Vimeo
  • YouTube
  • Egnyte
  • OneDrive
  • SharePoint
  • Google Drive


Audio, Document, Presentation, and other File Type Sharing:

  • Email
  • Collection Link
  • Dropbox
  • Box
  • Egnyte
  • OneDrive
  • SharePoint
  • Google Drive
  • Facebook


Bulk Sharing:

  • Email
  • Collection Link
  • Dropbox
  • Box
  • Twitter
  • Egnyte
  • OneDrive
  • SharePoint
  • Google Drive

Video: The basics of simple file sharing

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