TL;DR:
- Behance is Adobe's free portfolio platform for designers, illustrators, photographers, motion designers, and 3D artists. ~30M users.
- Post "projects" (case studies with multiple images, text, video) instead of single shots like Dribbble.
- Adobe Creative Cloud users can publish directly from Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.
What Is Behance?
- Acquired by Adobe in 2012.
- ~30M users (designers + viewers).
- Free portfolio for showcasing creative work.
- Project-based format (multi-image case studies).
- Adobe Talent for hiring + Adobe Live for streaming.
How to Sign Up for Behance
- Go to behance.net.
- Sign up with Adobe ID (free) or Apple/Google.
- Set up profile: name, location, headline, bio, links.
- Choose "creative fields" (UI/UX, illustration, photography, etc.).
- Upload your first project.
How to Post a Behance Project
- Click Create a Project.
- Add cover image (1400x800 px recommended).
- Add multiple images, text, video, embeds.
- Title + tagline + description.
- Tags (creative fields + tools used).
- Tools used (Photoshop, Figma, etc.).
- Publish.
Behance Project Structure (Best Practice)
| Section | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Cover image | Hook (1400x800 px) |
| Title + tagline | What this is, in 1 line |
| Brief / Problem | Why you did this work |
| Process visuals | Sketches, wireframes, iterations |
| Final designs | The polished output |
| Real-world application | How it's used |
| Outcome / metrics | Impact of the work |
| Credits + tools | Collaborators + Adobe stack |
Behance Image Sizes (2026)
| Element | Size |
|---|---|
| Cover image | 1400x800 px |
| Project images | 1400 px wide (any height) |
| Profile photo | 500x500 px |
| Profile cover | 1024x276 px |
| Full-resolution images | Up to 4096 px wide supported |
Adobe Creative Cloud Integration
If you use Adobe CC, publish directly:
- Photoshop → File → Share → Publish to Behance.
- Illustrator → similar workflow.
- Premiere Pro → for video.
- Behance auto-creates project with embedded files.
How Behance's Curation Works
Behance editors curate "Featured" galleries by creative field:
- Curated daily.
- Selection criteria: visual quality, originality, process documentation.
- Featured projects get 5-20x more views.
Adobe Talent (Hiring on Behance)
- Add "For Hire" status to your profile.
- Companies search Adobe Talent for designers.
- Direct message recruiters.
- Apply to job postings.
Free with Behance — Adobe Talent is included.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Behance free?
Yes — free for everyone. No premium tier.
Do I need Adobe CC for Behance?
No — anyone can use Behance. Adobe CC users get direct publishing integration.
How is Behance different from Dribbble?
Behance: full case studies, multi-image projects, larger user base. Dribbble: single shots, more focused on UI/UX networking.
Can I find jobs on Behance?
Yes — Adobe Talent (free with Behance) lists jobs and lets recruiters contact you.
Should I post on both Behance and Dribbble?
Yes — most active designers do. Different formats serve different goals.
Key Takeaways
- Behance = Adobe's free portfolio platform.
- Project format: cover image + brief + process + final + credits.
- 1400 px wide images standard.
- Adobe CC integrates direct publishing.
- Adobe Talent for hiring (free).
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