7 best free portfolio website templates (HTML, 2026)
By Hykvra · Updated 13 October 2026 · 8 min read
A portfolio website is the one link that shows your best work, on your terms. Below are 7 free HTML portfolio templates, each made for a different kind of work: developers, designers, photographers, interior designers, creators, students and 3D artists. They're plain HTML, CSS and JavaScript, so there's nothing to install, and you can put any of them online for free.
Quick pick by profession
| If you are | Use | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Software developers and freelance engineers | Arjun Mehta Dev | A working terminal on the home page (visitors type help, projects or hire) and a GitHub-style contribution graph |
| UI/UX and product designers | Meera Iyer Design | A before/after redesign slider, and a process page that shows the weeks for small, medium and large projects |
| Wedding and portrait photographers | Kabir Sethi Photography | A full-screen gallery with swipe, and a wedding package builder with a live price and date check |
| Interior designers and architects | Studio Aangan | A home interiors cost estimator: BHK, carpet area, rooms and finish level give a range, a room-by-room split and a timeline |
| YouTubers, influencers and writers | Rhea Kapoor Creator | A media kit with audience charts that saves as a PDF, and a rate card brands use to price a campaign |
| Students, freshers and job seekers | Priya Nair Resume | A one-page resume that downloads as a neat A4 PDF and copies as plain text for job portals |
| 3D artists, motion designers and creative developers | Neel Studio 3D | A real-time 3D shape that follows the cursor, cards that tilt in 3D, and a playable 3D lab |
What every portfolio website needs
Whatever you do, a good portfolio answers four questions in the first minute: who are you, what have you done, is it any good, and how do I reach you.
- A clear first line. “Wedding photographer in Jaipur” beats “Capturing moments”. Say what you do and where.
- Case studies, not just pictures. For each project: the brief, what you did, and what changed. Numbers help: “62% fewer abandoned payments” is memorable.
- Proof from other people. Two or three short quotes from clients, teachers or managers.
- Prices or a way to estimate them. Clients in India often leave without asking. A “from ₹” price or a small estimator keeps them talking to you.
- A contact form that reaches you where you are. For most freelancers in India that's WhatsApp. Every template here prepares the enquiry and sends it on WhatsApp or by email, with no server needed.
The templates, one by one
Each one has nine pages, including a work page with filters, a case study page for every project, services with a cost estimator, and a contact form. Open any of them to preview the whole site before you download.
Arjun Mehta Dev
A dark developer portfolio with a working terminal and a GitHub-style contribution graph.
Arjun Mehta Dev
Portfolios · Dark
v1.0.0 · Updated 12 Oct
- Best for: Software developers and freelance engineers
- Standout feature: A working terminal on the home page (visitors type help, projects or hire) and a GitHub-style contribution graph
- Pages: Work, case studies, stack, services, about, contact, plus FAQ and a not-found page
Meera Iyer Design
A warm, editorial UI/UX designer portfolio with a before/after redesign slider.
Meera Iyer Design
Portfolios · Warm
v1.0.0 · Updated 12 Oct
- Best for: UI/UX and product designers
- Standout feature: A before/after redesign slider, and a process page that shows the weeks for small, medium and large projects
- Pages: Case studies, process, services, about, contact, plus FAQ and a not-found page
Kabir Sethi Photography
A dark, cinematic wedding photographer portfolio with a full-screen gallery and a package builder.
Kabir Sethi Photography
Portfolios · Dark
v1.0.0 · Updated 12 Oct
- Best for: Wedding and portrait photographers
- Standout feature: A full-screen gallery with swipe, and a wedding package builder with a live price and date check
- Pages: Stories, packages, services, about, contact, plus FAQ and a not-found page
Studio Aangan
A warm interior designer and architect portfolio with a room-by-room home interiors cost estimator.
Studio Aangan
Portfolios · Warm
v1.0.0 · Updated 12 Oct
- Best for: Interior designers and architects
- Standout feature: A home interiors cost estimator: BHK, carpet area, rooms and finish level give a range, a room-by-room split and a timeline
- Pages: Projects, cost estimator, services, studio, contact, plus FAQ and a not-found page
Rhea Kapoor Creator
A bold creator and influencer portfolio with a media kit and a brand rate card calculator.
Rhea Kapoor Creator
Portfolios · Bold
v1.0.0 · Updated 12 Oct
- Best for: YouTubers, influencers and writers
- Standout feature: A media kit with audience charts that saves as a PDF, and a rate card brands use to price a campaign
- Pages: Work, media kit, services, about, contact, plus FAQ and a not-found page
Priya Nair Resume
A clean student and fresher portfolio with a one-page resume that downloads as a PDF.
Priya Nair Resume
Portfolios · Light
v1.0.0 · Updated 12 Oct
- Best for: Students, freshers and job seekers
- Standout feature: A one-page resume that downloads as a neat A4 PDF and copies as plain text for job portals
- Pages: Projects, resume, about, freelance, contact, plus FAQ and a not-found page
Neel Studio 3D
A dark, animated 3D portfolio with a real-time 3D hero and a playable lab.
Neel Studio 3D
Portfolios · Dark
v1.0.0 · Updated 12 Oct
- Best for: 3D artists, motion designers and creative developers
- Standout feature: A real-time 3D shape that follows the cursor, cards that tilt in 3D, and a playable 3D lab
- Pages: Work, lab, services, about, contact, plus FAQ and a not-found page
What to show, by profession
Developers
Link to live projects and GitHub, but explain them too: the problem, your role, the stack and the result. Recruiters and clients rarely read code; they read outcomes like “checkout 38% faster”. A short “stack” page with years of experience answers the usual first question.
UI/UX and product designers
Show your thinking, not just final screens: who you talked to, what you learnt and what you changed. A before and after is the fastest way to show impact.
Photographers
Fewer, better photos. A tight gallery of 15 to 25 frames, then full stories for a few weddings or shoots. Couples want to know price and availability early, so show packages and let them check a date.
Interior designers and architects
Plans, materials and before and after photos, with the budget and timeline for each project. Clients worry most about cost, so an estimate by BHK and finish level builds trust quickly.
Creators and influencers
Brands want numbers: followers, average views, engagement and who your audience is. Put them in a media kit with your rates, and show past campaigns with their results.
Students and freshers
Two or three projects explained well beat ten listed. Add hackathons, internships and a resume recruiters can download in one click.
How to put your portfolio online for free
- Download a template and open the folder. Replace the name, the projects (in
assets/js/portfolio.js) and the contact details. - Check it on your phone. Open
index.htmlin a browser, then try it at phone size. Most of your visitors will be on a phone. - Upload it to a free host. GitHub Pages, Netlify and Cloudflare Pages all host static HTML sites free. On Netlify you can drag the folder onto the page.
- Add your own domain (optional). A
.inor.comdomain costs about ₹500 to ₹1,600 a year and looks far more professional than a free subdomain. - Share one link everywhere: your email signature, LinkedIn, Instagram bio and resume.
Mistakes to avoid
- Too many projects. Your weakest project sets the bar. Cut it.
- No context. A screenshot without the problem and result doesn't tell anyone why it was hard.
- Hiding how to contact you. Put a contact button in the header of every page.
- Slow pages. Huge images on a 4G phone lose visitors. Resize photos before uploading.
- Out-of-date work. Update your portfolio every few months, and remove the sample content before you share it.
Looking for templates for a business instead? See our guide to what a website costs in India, or browse all free templates.
Questions people ask
Can I make a portfolio website for free?
Yes. Download a free HTML template, replace the sample text and projects with your own, and host it free on GitHub Pages, Netlify or Cloudflare Pages. The only optional cost is your own domain, about ₹500 to ₹1,600 a year.
Which is the best website to make a portfolio?
Behance, Dribbble and LinkedIn are good for being discovered, but you don't control them. Your own portfolio website, on your own domain, is the one link that always shows your best work first. Most people use both.
Do I need to know coding to use an HTML portfolio template?
Not much. You edit text in the HTML files and your projects in one data file. Any text editor works. If you'd rather not, a setup service can put it live for you.
What should I put in my portfolio?
Three to six of your best projects, each with the problem, what you did and the result; a short about section; and a clear way to contact you. Quality beats quantity.
How many projects should a portfolio have?
Three to six strong projects. A hiring manager or client spends a few minutes on your site, so show the work you most want more of.
Is a portfolio website useful for students and freshers?
Very. A simple site with two or three college or hackathon projects and a downloadable resume stands out from a PDF alone, and gives recruiters something to click.
Can someone set up my portfolio website for me?
Yes. Hyklates templates are free, and Hykvra can put one live with your projects on your own domain, from ₹4,999 including the domain and first-year hosting.