Behance is a web-based creative platform and social network that enables designers, artists, and creative professionals to showcase their work, discover inspiration, and connect with clients or collaborators. It serves as both a portfolio hosting platform and a discovery engine for creative projects across disciplines such as graphic design, illustration, photography, branding, UI/UX, and more.

Users create profiles and publish “projects,” which are collections of images, videos, and other media that represent their work or creative process. These projects can be shared publicly, appreciated by others, and curated into featured galleries by the platform’s editorial team, helping high-quality work gain visibility.

Behance also functions as a professional network and career platform. Creators can gain exposure to potential clients, apply for freelance or full-time opportunities, offer services, and even sell digital assets. It includes tools for tracking engagement, building a following, and integrating with other Adobe services such as Adobe Portfolio.

Owned by Adobe, Behance is one of the largest creative communities globally, with tens of millions of users and billions of project views annually. It is widely used for both inspiration and professional growth, acting as a bridge between creative talent and opportunities.

Key features include:

• Portfolio creation through multimedia project publishing
• Discovery feed and curated galleries of top creative work
• Social features like follows, appreciations, and comments
• Freelance hiring, job listings, and service offerings
• Ability to sell digital assets and creative work
• Integration with Adobe Creative Cloud and Adobe Portfolio

Common use cases include:

• Showcasing creative portfolios
• Discovering design inspiration
• Finding freelance or full-time work
• Networking with other creatives
• Promoting digital artwork or design projects

Behance was founded by Scott Belsky and Matias Corea and is owned and operated by Adobe Inc., which acquired the platform in 2012.