How Halo Lumin Works
Long-Term Vision
A new default way to share content:
“Send me the file” → becomes → “Send me a Halo”
- One link replaces attachments
- Updates do not break links
- Sharing becomes cleaner and easier
Simple Example
Instead of:
“I emailed you the file… version 3… no wait, the updated one…”
You say:
“Here’s the Halo.”
Halo Lumin turns files and pasted text into clean, shareable web pages called Halos.
Create a Halo → get a link → share it anywhere
No attachments. No confusion. Just the link.
Watch a 1-minute demo
What you can turn into a Halo
You can create a Halo from:
- pasted text
- PDFs
- images
- text files
- markdown files
Instead of sending an attachment, you send one simple link that opens in a browser.
Do I need an account?
It depends on what you are doing.
To create or manage a Halo: yes, you sign in.
Halo Lumin uses sign-in so creators can save their Halos, manage updates, control download settings, and find their links later.
To read or open a Halo: no sign-in is needed.
If someone sends you a Halo link, you can open it in your browser without creating an account.
What happens when I create a Halo?
When you create a Halo, Halo Lumin gives your content its own shareable link.
You can copy that link and send it anywhere.
If you update the Halo later, the link stays the same.
What happens when someone opens my Halo?
When someone opens your link, they first see a simple preview page.
The preview gives them a little context before the content opens. From there, they can view the Halo directly in the browser.
Readers do not need to sign in just to view the content.
Who can see my Halo?
Halos are not listed in a public directory.
But anyone with the link can open them, so treat the link like something private unless you want it shared more widely.
Can people download my Halo?
Halo Lumin is built to show content first.
Downloads are off by default.
If you own the Halo, you can choose whether downloads are enabled.
Managing and updating your Halo
You can manage your Halo later without changing the shared link.
- Edit pasted text directly
- Replace uploaded files
- Keep the same public link
That means you can fix mistakes or add new information without sending a new link.
Anyone with the original link will see the latest version.
Finding your Halos later
When you are signed in:
- My Halos shows Halos you created
- Saved Halos shows Halos from others that you saved for later
Before you share
Please do not upload sensitive personal, financial, medical, confidential, or private business information.
If you would not feel comfortable sending it to the wrong person, do not share it here.
One important thing to remember
Anyone you send the link to can forward it.
Halo Lumin is built to make sharing simple, clean, and fast — so use good judgment.