How to Share and Download Certificates in Sparkforge

By Sparkforge Support Team ·Last reviewed May 3, 2026

Each issued certificate gets a unique public share link and a high-resolution PNG download. Find both under Sites > Memberships > Certificates after issuance.

Certificates in Sparkforge include public share links and high-resolution image downloads. Recipients can post them to social platforms, paste them into portfolios, or download a PNG that matches the original design.

What's included

  • Unique public URL per certificate
  • Direct sharing to LinkedIn, Facebook, X (Twitter), and WhatsApp
  • High-resolution PNG downloads pre-generated at issuance
  • Responsive display on desktop and mobile
  • Workflow integration for automated issuance

How to issue a certificate

  1. Go to Sites > Memberships > Certificates.
  2. Click + New Certificate, or select an existing one to edit.
  3. Customize the design with available tools and dynamic fields (recipient name, course, date).
  4. Associate the certificate with a course or workflow.
  5. Preview and test the issuance.
  6. Issue manually, or trigger from a workflow.

Share a certificate

  1. Open Sites > Memberships > Certificates.
  2. Locate and select the issued certificate.
  3. Click Share Certificate.
  4. Pick a platform for direct sharing, or click Copy Link for the public URL.

Recipients viewing a shared link don't need a Sparkforge login.

Download a certificate

Certificates download as high-quality PNG images that preserve the exact layout and formatting of the original. Files are generated at issuance, so downloads are immediate. PNG works on all major devices, including mobile and tablet, and is suitable for printing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are certificates still available as PDFs?
No. Sparkforge now issues certificates as high-resolution PNG images for better cross-platform compatibility and visual accuracy.
Can anyone with the link view a certificate?
Yes. Public share links are accessible without a login. The links aren't searchable or indexed, so they're shared directly by the recipient.
Can I disable public sharing?
Not at this time. All certificates include public share links by default. There's no toggle to turn them off.
Can I issue certificates automatically?
Yes. Use workflows triggered by form submissions, course completions, or other events to issue certificates without manual action.
Do older certificates support the new download format?
Yes. Certificates issued before this update now support high-resolution PNG downloads automatically.

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