Create link for HTML file before sending a client review.
HTML link
HTML File Link
An HTML file link turns local markup into a URL. Instead of asking someone to download a file, unzip a folder, or run a local server, you send one browser link that opens the page directly.
Best for: Create a link for an HTML file and share it online.
Create your link
Upload, paste, preview, and send one browser URL.
Upload HTML fileUse .html, .htm, or a ZIP project with assets.Paste HTMLPaste self-contained HTML code and preview it online.
Source
index.html
Output
shareable URL
preview.htmlshare.dev/project/
Turn a local page into a URL for QA notes.
Share an HTML preview link from an AI-generated page.
How to use html file link
- 1
Start with the HTML
Use the .html file, pasted markup, or full static ZIP project.
- 2
Keep paths intact
Include asset folders when the HTML contains relative links.
- 3
Generate the link
Publish the files and copy the generated HTML file URL.
- 4
Use the link in context
Send the URL with a short note about what reviewers should inspect.
HTML file link vs local file path
A local file path only works on your computer. An HTML file link works in a browser for anyone who has the URL.
Tool plus tutorial workflow
Use the tool first, then use the checklist: upload the correct files, verify the live preview, send the URL, and move to production only when needed.
Best use cases
HTML file links are useful for prototypes, client mockups, landing page drafts, internal reviews, support reproduction pages, and generated UI demos.
HTMLShare vs other options
OptionBest forTradeoff
HTMLShare
Fast browser links for HTML files, ZIP projects, AI-generated pages, and review workflows.
Best for previews and lightweight sharing, not a replacement for a production release platform with custom infrastructure.
GitHub Pages
Repository-backed static sites where the code should live in public Git.
Requires Git setup and is slower when the job is simply to send one file to a reviewer.
Netlify or Vercel
Production sites that need CI/CD, framework builds, redirects, environment variables, or custom domains.
More setup than most single-file previews, client drafts, or temporary HTML links need.
FAQ
How do I create a link for an HTML file?
Upload the HTML file or ZIP project to HTMLShare and copy the generated preview URL.
Can a link point directly to index.html?
Yes. ZIP projects should include index.html as the entry page so the preview opens cleanly.
Will CSS and images work from the link?
They will work when the referenced assets are uploaded with the HTML and the relative paths match.
Can I email the link?
Yes. Use it in email, chat, tickets, docs, or anywhere a normal URL works.
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