QR Code Upload

Scan. Upload. In the gallery.

Guests scan the code on the table and upload their photos right in the browser – no app, no account.

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How it works

Put it out. Scan it. Everything in one gallery.

Every event gets its own QR code. Guests open it with the phone camera and are in your gallery straight away.

Included in every plan, including the free one · no app, no account

Try it yourself

This is what your guests see.

The real upload of the demo wedding. Tap a step and the recording jumps right to it.

  • In the browser – no app, no account
  • A display name is enough, or none at all
  • Photos, videos and Live Photos, several at once
Upload options

What Can Guests Upload?

  • Take a photo right away“Take photo” opens the phone camera – the shot goes straight into the event.
  • From the camera rollPick the best shots of the day – even hours later.
  • Many at onceSelect several photos and videos in one go and upload them together.
  • VideosShort clips of the speech and the dance floor – converted so that every phone can play them.
  • Motion photosAndroid Motion Photos and animated GIFs keep their motion and play in the gallery.
  • From a computerJust drag the files into the upload – handy for anyone who shot with a real camera.

Free: up to 50 photos from up to 15 participants · videos from Plus · unlimited photos in every paid plan

From screen to table

One card per table – and everyone uploads.

Print your gallery's QR code on table cards. Whoever scans it is straight in the upload – pick photos, upload, done.

  1. 1

    In the print templates you design table cards and posters with your gallery's QR code.

  2. 2

    Guests scan with the phone camera – the gallery opens in the browser, no app needed.

  3. 3

    Pick photos and upload – everything ends up in the same gallery.

All print types and where their QR codes lead

Where to Place the QR Code

  • Table Cards

    Table Cards

    Everyone at the table has the code in front of them – ideal during dinner.

  • Poster at the Entrance

    Poster at the Entrance

    Big at the entrance, so everybody sees it on arrival.

  • Wedding Invitations / Event Invitations

    Wedding Invitations / Event Invitations

    Sent with the invitation – the link is saved before the party.

  • On the Photo Wall Screen

    On the Photo Wall Screen

    The photo wall shows the code in the corner – whoever sees the photos joins in. Photo wall from Plus.

  • Email to Guests

    Email to Guests

    As a link by email or message – also for the days after the party.

  • Social Media Story

    Social Media Story

    Shared as a story, for casual parties without printed cards.

Seating plan, menu, invitation: every tool has its own code

Table seven will not download an app

Free

QR Code Upload is included in every plan — the free one too.

Create your event, print the QR code, put it on the tables – your guests do the rest.

  • No App Required
  • Setup in 5 Minutes
  • 30-Day Money Back
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At a glance

What Is QR Code Photo Upload?

  1. 1Who it's forEvery guest with a smartphone, no app, no account
  2. 2What happensScan the QR code, pick photos, upload
  3. 3In the endAll guest photos in one shared gallery
More details

QR code photo upload is the simplest way to collect photos from event guests. You display a QR code — on table cards, posters, invitations, or screens — and guests scan it with their smartphone camera. Their phone's browser opens directly to your event gallery's upload page. From there, they can take a new photo with their camera or select existing photos from their gallery and upload them instantly. No app download, no account creation, no registration form, no login screen.

Photogala generates a unique QR code for every event automatically. You can download it as an image for printing, embed it in digital invitations, or display it on screens at the venue. The QR code links to your event's upload page, which accepts photos (JPEG, PNG, HEIC, WebP), videos (MP4, MOV), motion photos (Motion Photos, animated GIFs) and multi-file uploads. Everything works in the browser — guests never leave the page they opened by scanning the code.

Works in every browser
  • iOS Safari (iPhone)
  • Android Chrome
  • Samsung Internet Browser
  • Other Browsers & Devices

Everything built in

  • Photos organized by event?
    Yes — all in one gallery with albums, challenges, timeline
  • Moderation possible?
    Yes — approval from Premium, AI filter with Deluxe

Frequently Asked Questions

1Do guests need to download an app?
No. That is the entire point of QR code upload. Guests scan the QR code with their phone's camera, and the browser opens directly to the upload page. There is no app to download, no account to create, and no registration form to fill out. The upload page works in Safari (iPhone), Chrome (Android), Samsung Internet, and every other modern mobile browser.
2What happens when a guest scans the QR code?
When a guest scans the QR code with their phone's camera, a notification or banner appears with the event link. Tapping it opens their default browser directly to your event's upload page. From there, the guest can take a photo with their camera or select photos from their gallery and upload them to the event. The entire process — from scan to first uploaded photo — takes about 30 seconds.
3Can guests upload videos too?
Yes, from the Plus plan: 25 videos per event, unlimited from Premium. Guests upload MP4, MOV, WebM and other common formats. The server converts each video into a web-friendly format and keeps the original. The free Starter plan is photos only.
4What file formats are supported?
Photos: JPEG, PNG, HEIC (iPhone default), WebP, BMP and TIFF. Videos: MP4, MOV, WebM, AVI and MKV. Motion photos: Android Motion Photos and animated GIF, WebP and APNG files. iPhone Live Photos arrive as a still when uploaded through the browser. If a browser cannot display a format natively (like HEIC on some Android devices), the server converts it for display and keeps the original file.
5Is there a file size limit?
Yes, but generous and the same on every plan: photos up to 200 MB, motion photos up to 500 MB and videos up to 10 GB per file. Typical phone photos are 3–12 MB, so these limits comfortably cover normal event use. Larger files are rejected.
6Does it work on all smartphones?
Yes. The upload page works on any smartphone with a modern web browser: iPhones (iOS 11+), all Android phones (Chrome, Samsung Internet, Firefox, etc.), and even older devices. QR code scanning is built into the iPhone Camera app and most Android camera apps. For the rare device without native QR scanning, any free QR reader app works. The upload page uses standard web APIs for maximum compatibility.
7Can guests upload multiple photos at once?
Yes. Guests can select multiple photos and videos in a single upload. On iPhone, they tap photos in the picker; on Android, they long-press and then tap more files. Photogala uploads the selected files in parallel. There is no per-guest limit — only your plan's limits apply (50 photos for the whole event on the free Starter plan).
8How do I get the QR code for my event?
Every Photogala event gets its own QR code automatically. You'll find it in your event's admin area under “Share”. Download it as a 1024-pixel PNG — sharp enough for table cards, posters and invitations. You can also copy the direct event link and share it via email, messengers or social media. The QR code is created the moment you set up your event.

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