common questions about tinydot.
what is tinydot?
an app for Mac and iOS that lets you publish files to the web by dragging them into a folder. drop files in, they instantly appear on your site.
what file types are supported?
- markdown (.md) - rendered as formatted pages
- images (.jpg, .png, .gif, .webp) - displayed with optimization
- text files (.txt, .html, .css, .js) - syntax highlighted
- any other file - available for download
do you support embeds?
yes. paste a URL on its own line and it automatically becomes an embedded player. we support 300+ providers via the oEmbed standard including:
- video: YouTube, Vimeo, Loom, TikTok
- audio: Spotify, SoundCloud, Apple Music
- social: Twitter/X, Instagram, Threads
- design: Figma, CodePen, CodeSandbox
- documents: Google Docs, Google Sheets, Notion
see embeds for the full list.
can I use my own domain?
yes. go to site settings → customize → custom domain to connect your domain. see custom domains for DNS setup instructions.
do sites have RSS feeds?
yes. every site has built-in RSS:
/rss.xmlor/feed.xml- feed for entire site/folder/rss.xml- feed for specific folder
feeds include full content.
what templates are available?
four templates to choose from:
- finder - apple finder-style file browser (default)
- future - 1990s web aesthetic with simple links
- romi - minimal design with red accents
- human - friendly design with adjustable font size
switch templates anytime in site settings → customize.
how much storage do I get?
free plan includes 1GB. paid plans offer more. see pricing for details.
is my content public by default?
yes. sites are public by default. everything you add to your site is immediately accessible on the web. you can restrict access using access control to require Google sign-in.
can I keep files private while working on them?
yes. use drafts to hide files from your public site. mark files as drafts using frontmatter (draft: true), underscore prefix (_filename.md), or a drafts folder.
can I delete my account and data?
yes. delete your account and all data anytime from settings. deleted content is permanently removed within 30 days.
how do I get support?
email us at hi@tinydot.com.