The difference Between "Share" and "Send A Copy" in BioRender

What’s the Difference?

When sharing your illustrations in BioRender, you have two main options:

1. Share – Collaborate on an illustration in real time.
2. Send A Copy – Provide a separate copy of your illustration to someone else.

Share: Work together in real time

The Share button allows you to collaborate directly within BioRender. You can invite colleagues to edit the same illustration or give them view-only access. Changes made to the illustration are reflected for all collaborators.

Send A Copy: Create a separate version

The Send A Copy function generates a new version of your illustration for someone else. This version is independent—your original remains unchanged, and any edits made to the copy do not affect the original (or vice versa).

💡 Need to recover an earlier version of your illustration? Learn about BioRender's version history feature.

Need help?

If you have any questions or concerns:

1. Email Support: support@biorender.com
2. Live Chat: Available by clicking on the "Help" bubble in the app on the bottom right-hand corner.