Guides Directory
Platform & Publishing Guides
Step-by-step walkthroughs explaining how direct URLs work, how to solve broken image hotlinks, and how to publish assets directly from creative suites.
How to Publish a Canva Design as a Direct Link
Learn how to publish Canva designs as direct links, choose between direct URLs and share pages, and update managed assets without changing their public URL.
Direct File Links: What They Are and Where You Can Use Them
Learn what a direct file link is, how it differs from a share page, why some direct URLs download or expire, and where file links work online.
Dropbox Direct Link: How dl=0, dl=1 and raw=1 Work
Learn how Dropbox dl=0, dl=1 and raw=1 links work, why raw=1 redirects, when direct links fail, and how Dropbox bandwidth limits affect sharing.
Google Photos Direct Link: Can You Use It as a Permanent Image URL?
Learn why Google Photos sharing links may fail in HTML or Markdown, how 60-minute API base URLs work, and how to create a stable web copy for direct image use.