One QR code, and every party photo lands in one gallery – no app.
Start for free — no credit card required · Paid plans from 39 €
Tom
Lisa
Anna
Anyone got the cake photo?
I’ll dig it out later …
And most of them never arrive.
Photos on every phone
Every party photo in one place.
No app, no account.
No App Required
Setup in 5 Minutes
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The party in three steps
How Photogala Works for Birthday Parties
Everyone takes photos, the screen shows them live. And everyone finds their own.
Photo wall
A TV or projector shows every photo live.
Upload
Scan the QR code, add photos – no app.
Find yourself
One selfie shows every photo you are in.
Put the QR code next to the cake or add it to the invitation.
Photo tasks
The photos nobody would take otherwise
Small photo tasks get guests moving: they go looking for the glitter outfit, the dancing couple, the winning pose – and the album fills with moments you would never have seen.
Ready-made tasks – pick the ones you like or write your own
Points and badges turn it into a game
Every task photo lands in the same album
Photo challenge
Find someone wearing an outfit with lots of glitter.
Scan to Upload
Done
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Print-ready PDF – A4 sheet or A7 table card
Your points0
In the album
All of this comes with your own event.
One-time payment — No subscription
Starting from 39 € / one-time
Setting it up takes five minutes. You can build and view everything before you decide.
Frequently Asked Questions About Birthday Party Photo Sharing
1How quickly can I set this up?
Under 5 minutes. Create an account, name your party event, pick some photo challenges (or use a template), and your gallery is live. Print or share the QR code and you're done. You can literally set it up while the guests are arriving.
2Is it really free?
Yes — the free plan is genuinely free with no hidden catches: photo challenges, the live photo wall, QR code sharing and full-quality downloads, for up to 15 uploaders and 50 photos. No credit card, no trial period, no watermarks. If the party grows or you want videos, move to a paid plan — photos are unlimited there.
3Do guests need to install an app?
No — that's the whole point. Guests scan the QR code with their phone camera and it opens directly in their browser. No app store, no downloads, no updates, no permissions. It works on every smartphone instantly. This zero-friction approach is why participation rates are so much higher than with dedicated apps.
4Can children use it safely?
Yes. Photogala includes an AI-powered content filter that automatically blocks inappropriate images. You can also enable manual approval mode where every photo must be approved before it appears in the gallery. The gallery is private — only people with the QR code or link can access it. No public profiles, no social features, no way for strangers to interact with your party gallery.
5How many photos can guests upload?
Unlimited on every paid plan: there is no cap on photos, so whether your party produces 50 pictures or 5,000 we keep them all in full original quality. The free plan is capped at 50 photos and includes no videos — it is there to try things out.
6Can I download all photos after the party?
Yes — every photo and video in full, original quality. No compression, no watermarks, no per-photo fees. Click the download button and you get a ZIP file with every image exactly as guests captured it. The files are ready for printing, sharing, or creating a photo album.
7How long is the gallery available?
Your online gallery stays available for your plan's storage period — and that period only starts with the 10th uploaded photo, not at purchase. After the party, guests can keep browsing and downloading, and you can extend the gallery whenever you like. Tip: download everything as a ZIP anytime, free and unlimited — then you keep your photos forever and can come back to the memories weeks, months, or even years later.
8Can I use it for a surprise party?
Absolutely — it's perfect for surprise parties. Set up the gallery in advance and share the QR code with the guests (not the birthday person, obviously). Display the QR code at the entrance so guests start uploading from the moment they arrive. The best part? Create a 'capture the surprise reaction' photo challenge — you'll get the birthday person's face from 15 different angles when they walk in.
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