# Crypto > Share Figma designs and prototypes as password-protected links or PDFs. - Canonical page: https://www.hypermatic.com/crypto/ - Figma Community: https://www.figma.com/community/plugin/819688895973707151 - Documentation: https://docs.hypermatic.com/crypto/ - Related articles and tutorials: https://www.hypermatic.com/resources/crypto/llms.txt - Site index: https://www.hypermatic.com/llms.txt - Pro monthly price: $19 USD per user - Pro yearly price: $199 USD per user - Free allowance: Unlimited Protected PDFs - Pro trial allowance: 10 uses ## Alternatives and comparisons ### Crypto vs Figma sharing Share a prepared preview of your designs with Crypto. Keep static review versions separate from the working Figma file and choose a protected link or PDF delivery. - Comparison: https://www.hypermatic.com/alternatives/crypto/figma-sharing/ - Production task: Password-protected Figma links - Best fit: Designers who want to share selected static designs, maintain review versions or deliver a protected PDF without giving access to the working file. - Scope: Figma already provides password protection on supported paid plans. A Crypto wrapper around a live prototype does not make its underlying public Figma URL private; use static previews or PDFs for that separation. ### Crypto vs DocSend Share selected Figma designs through Crypto’s protected preview workflow. Keep review versions separate from your working file when the requirement is a design presentation rather than a document data room. - Comparison: https://www.hypermatic.com/alternatives/crypto/docsend/ - Production task: Password-protected Figma links - Best fit: Designers sharing static Figma review versions through protected browser links. - Scope: Crypto is not a replacement for DocSend’s data rooms, document analytics or deal controls. Compare the specific access requirement; a protected design preview is a narrower use case. ### Crypto vs Adobe Acrobat password protection Prepare a password-protected PDF from the Figma frames with Crypto. Keep the selected design version and protected export in one workflow instead of adding a separate PDF password step. - Comparison: https://www.hypermatic.com/alternatives/crypto/acrobat-password/ - Production task: Password-protected PDFs from Figma - Best fit: Designers preparing selected Figma artwork as a protected PDF deliverable. - Scope: This comparison covers PDF password protection only. Check the actual access behavior in the recipient’s PDF reader; passwords do not prevent a permitted viewer from reproducing visible content. ### Crypto vs Digify Use Crypto to prepare protected static previews and PDFs from selected Figma frames. Keep the review deliverable separate from the working file without adopting a complete document-sharing platform. - Comparison: https://www.hypermatic.com/alternatives/crypto/digify/ - Production task: Password-protected Figma links - Best fit: Design teams that need a straightforward protected preview of selected artwork. - Scope: Crypto does not replace Digify’s full document-security and data-room feature set. Match the actual requirement to the deliverable and avoid treating any visible preview as impossible to copy. ### Crypto vs Papermark Crypto is a Papermark alternative for sharing selected Figma designs through a password-protected preview. Give stakeholders a focused design link with versioned browser viewing instead of preparing a separate document-sharing workspace. - Comparison: https://www.hypermatic.com/alternatives/crypto/papermark/ - Production task: Password-protected Figma links - Best fit: Designers sharing confidential Figma frames for stakeholder viewing with a straightforward password gate. - Scope: Crypto’s protected design preview does not replace a full data room, enterprise access policy or compliance process. A shared password can be passed on; review the access model required for the material you are sending. - Does a password-protected preview provide data-room controls? A password gate controls access through that link, but it is not a claim of equivalence to a data room. Confirm identity, policy and audit requirements separately for confidential material. ### Crypto vs Dropbox password links Compare Dropbox password links with Crypto for confidential design sharing. Crypto creates a password-protected preview from selected Figma frames, with a dedicated browser viewing and version-history workflow. - Comparison: https://www.hypermatic.com/alternatives/crypto/dropbox-password-links/ - Production task: Password-protected Figma links - Best fit: Teams sharing design snapshots who want the protected preview generated from Figma rather than a separately exported file. - Scope: Dropbox password restrictions are plan-dependent and apply to shared links; direct permissions are separate. Crypto does not replace a file-storage service, and a protected preview should still be checked against your organization’s access policy. - Do Dropbox password links revoke direct access to a file? Dropbox documents shared-link restrictions separately from direct permissions. Review the current access list in the storage workflow; creating a Crypto preview does not change existing permissions on other files. ### Crypto vs Tiiny Host Crypto is a Tiiny Host alternative for protected Figma design previews. Select the design frames and share a dedicated browser page with password access and version history. - Comparison: https://www.hypermatic.com/alternatives/crypto/tiiny-host/ - Production task: Versioned design preview pages - Best fit: Designers who want protected review pages generated from the Figma source with a design-specific viewer. - Scope: Tiiny Host documents updating a hosted PDF while retaining the link and password. Crypto’s design preview is a different workflow from general hosting, and a hosted password gate is different from encrypting a downloaded PDF. - Is a protected link the same as an encrypted PDF? No. The protected link gates access to the hosted preview. Use a password-protected PDF export when the confidential file itself needs protection for offline or attachment delivery. ### Crypto vs PDF24 password protection Compare PDF24 password protection with Crypto for confidential design PDFs. Crypto exports a compressed, password-protected PDF directly from Figma rather than adding a separate protection step after export. - Comparison: https://www.hypermatic.com/alternatives/crypto/pdf24/ - Production task: Password-protected PDFs from Figma - Best fit: Designers needing a protected PDF attachment or offline deliverable generated from Figma artwork. - Scope: Password-protected PDFs and password-gated preview links protect different delivery paths. Test the generated PDF in the recipient’s viewer and keep the password distribution separate from the file when your policy requires it. - Should I send a protected preview or a protected PDF? Use a preview link for browser viewing and the PDF workflow for a file the recipient needs offline. Check the recipient’s viewer and your sharing policy; link access and downloaded-file protection are separate decisions. ### Crypto vs Google Drive restricted sharing Crypto is a Google Drive restricted-sharing alternative for delivering selected Figma designs through a protected preview. Generate the design page from Figma and share the controlled viewing link. - Comparison: https://www.hypermatic.com/alternatives/crypto/google-drive/ - Production task: Password-protected Figma links - Best fit: Designers whose immediate need is a focused password-gated preview rather than general-purpose file storage. - Scope: Restricted Drive access and a shared password are different access models. Crypto does not replace identity-based file permissions or organizational storage policy; use the model required for the confidential material. - Is a shared password equivalent to named-person Drive access? No. A password can be passed on, while account-based permissions are tied to a granted identity. Confirm the required access model before choosing a preview link or restricted file sharing. ### Crypto vs Smallpdf PDF passwords Compare Smallpdf password protection with Crypto for confidential Figma PDF delivery. Crypto generates a compressed, password-protected PDF from the selected design frames in one export workflow. - Comparison: https://www.hypermatic.com/alternatives/crypto/smallpdf/ - Production task: Password-protected PDFs from Figma - Best fit: Designers creating a protected PDF attachment from Figma artwork. - Scope: This page compares the protection step for a design PDF. Test the file in the recipient’s viewer and follow the team’s password-sharing policy; file protection is separate from a hosted preview gate. - What should I test before sending the protected PDF? Check that it opens with the intended password, contains the correct pages and renders properly in the recipient’s viewer. Confirm how the password will be delivered under your team’s policy. ### Crypto vs Sizle Crypto is a Sizle alternative for the focused task of sharing a protected Figma design preview. Generate a browser viewing link for selected frames and keep revisions connected to the source design. - Comparison: https://www.hypermatic.com/alternatives/crypto/sizle/ - Production task: Password-protected Figma links - Best fit: Design teams sharing confidential artwork with stakeholders through a straightforward preview workflow. - Scope: Sizle currently presents a broader deal-room product. Crypto does not replace transaction workflows, escrow, document administration or enterprise access controls; compare only the design-sharing task. - Can Crypto replace a Sizle deal room? Use Crypto for the protected Figma preview. Keep a deal-room platform when the process needs broader document administration, transaction services or organizational controls. ### Crypto vs Framer password portfolio Compare a password-protected Framer portfolio with Crypto for confidential design viewing. Crypto creates a protected, versioned preview from selected Figma frames for a focused stakeholder review. - Comparison: https://www.hypermatic.com/alternatives/crypto/framer-password-portfolio/ - Production task: Versioned design preview pages - Best fit: Designers needing a protected design snapshot and versioned viewer for a specific review. - Scope: A design-preview link does not replace a portfolio CMS or website. Framer’s official password-protection workflow is distinct from third-party visual password components; check the actual access model before sharing confidential work. - Do I need a new portfolio site for one confidential design? Trial a protected Crypto preview when the requirement is viewing selected Figma frames. Use a website platform when the project needs a complete portfolio, CMS, navigation and publishing workflow. ## Best for Share Figma work securely. ## Capabilities ### Password-protected Figma links Select Figma frames and generate a password-protected preview URL. You do not need to configure extensions, API keys, or another sharing app. - Page: https://www.hypermatic.com/crypto/password-protected-figma-links/ - Capabilities: Direct Figma upload; Custom frame ordering; Password-protected URLs - Workflow: Select and order the frames; Set the sharing password; Generate and send the protected link - Documentation: https://docs.hypermatic.com/crypto/overview/quickstart ### Versioned design preview pages Present static Figma designs on a clean browser-based preview page with version history, navigation, dark mode, fullscreen viewing, and video recording. - Page: https://www.hypermatic.com/crypto/versioned-design-preview-pages/ - Capabilities: Versioned browser previews; Dark mode and fullscreen; Presentation recording - Workflow: Publish the selected frames; Share the browser preview; Update the version as the design evolves - Documentation: https://docs.hypermatic.com/crypto/overview/quickstart ### Password-protected Figma prototypes Put a password screen in front of a Figma prototype embed and give stakeholders one controlled URL for the interactive design. - Page: https://www.hypermatic.com/crypto/password-protect-figma-prototypes/ - Capabilities: Prototype embedding; Password-gated access; Shareable browser URL - Workflow: Prepare the Figma prototype embed; Create the protected wrapper link; Send the controlled URL to reviewers - Documentation: https://docs.hypermatic.com/crypto/overview/quickstart ### Password-protected PDFs from Figma Export compressed, password-protected PDF files directly from Figma when a confidential design needs to be shared offline or attached to email. - Page: https://www.hypermatic.com/crypto/password-protected-pdf-from-figma/ - Capabilities: PDF password protection; Built-in PDF compression; Offline secure sharing - Workflow: Select the Figma pages or frames; Choose the PDF password; Export and share the protected document - Documentation: https://docs.hypermatic.com/crypto/overview/quickstart ## Platforms and workflows ### Record a Figma prototype walkthrough Capture a walkthrough of your shared design or interactive prototype. - Page: https://www.hypermatic.com/crypto/record-figma-prototypes/ - Preparation: Open the design or prototype in the Crypto web app, choose Record and select the browser tab through the screen-sharing prompt. - Handoff: Interact with the prototype, then stop recording to download the WebM video. You can review or convert that recording in your normal video workflow. - Considerations: Recording requires browser capture permission. The downloaded video is a separate file and does not inherit the access controls of the shared Crypto link. - Documentation: https://docs.hypermatic.com/crypto/record ### Password-protected Figma design links Share selected design frames through a protected review URL. - Page: https://www.hypermatic.com/crypto/password-protected-figma-links/ - Preparation: Choose Figma Designs (Static Frames) and select the parent frames you want to share from the current page. - Handoff: Upload the frame images and share the generated Crypto URL and password with the intended reviewers. They do not need a Figma account to view those images. - Considerations: This shares uploaded images of your selected frames, not an editable Figma source file. Review which frames are included before upload. - Documentation: https://docs.hypermatic.com/crypto/designs ### Versioned Figma preview pages Keep shared design previews connected to the version your reviewers should see. - Page: https://www.hypermatic.com/crypto/versioned-design-preview-pages/ - Preparation: Choose the parent frames for the next upload and use Crypto’s design-sharing workflow to manage the shared preview. - Handoff: Review the uploaded version in the Crypto web app before sending the protected link and password to your reviewers. - Considerations: The shared preview contains uploaded static frames. Design edits in Figma need a subsequent upload to appear in the shared version. - Documentation: https://docs.hypermatic.com/crypto/designs