Starter
$69$49one-time
For couples who want the essentials
Save $20 this monthUnlimited photos & videos
Unlimited guests
Original quality (no compression)
3 months upload from event date
6 months storage + ZIP download
QR code template designs
Pix Wedding: Wedding Photo Sharing via QR Code, No App for Guests
Guests scan a QR code and upload from their phone browser. Start free with 20 guest uploads, then one payment from $49 unlocks unlimited photos and videos.
No app for guests20 uploads freeFrom $49 one-time
How It Works
How It Works in 60 Seconds
1. Create your album
Sign up free and create your private wedding album in under 2 minutes. No credit card needed.
2. Print the QR code
Download your unique QR code and print it on table cards or a welcome sign.
3. Guests scan and upload
Guests scan with their phone camera and upload in their browser, at original quality, no app needed.
Every upload lands at original quality, no compression. When the wedding is over, you download the whole album as a ZIP from your dashboard.
What It Is
What Is Wedding Photo Sharing?
Wedding photo sharing means collecting every candid photo your guests take into one private album. Your photographer captures the key moments. Your guests capture much of everything else: table laughs, late-night dancing, grandma crying during the vows. Pix Wedding collects it automatically.
One QR Code
Guests scan a code at the table. No link to type, no app to open. Works on every modern phone.
Instant Upload
Photos land in your private album within seconds. Watch the gallery fill up in real time from any device.
Download Everything
After the wedding, download the full album as a ZIP at original quality. No compression, no watermarks.
Comparison
QR Code Photo Sharing vs Traditional Methods
A QR code removes the two biggest sources of guest friction: app downloads and account sign-ups.
QR Code (Pix Wedding)
Quality: Original qualityGuest friction: None, scan and upload in browserCost: Free to start, $49 one-time to unlock unlimited
BestWedding Hashtag
Quality: Compressed by the social platformGuest friction: Needs a public Instagram or TikTok postCost: Free
OKApp Download Required
Quality: GoodGuest friction: High, install plus accountCost: Varies by vendor
PoorDisposable Cameras
Quality: Film, often blurryGuest friction: High, must develop filmCost: Camera plus developing fees
CostlyWEDDING PRICING
One payment. Yours to keep.
Start free with 20 guest uploads. Upgrade before or during the wedding; nothing renews.
Standard
$89$59one-time
Most couples pick this
Save $30 this monthEverything in Starter
Live slideshow at the venue
6 months upload from event date
1 year storage + ZIP download
Up to 6 sub-albums
Audio guestbook & guest name tracking
Custom script and serif fonts
One-time payment, no subscription
Pro
$129$89one-time
For a longer window and more control
Save $40 this monthEverything in Standard
Custom domain for your album
1 year upload from event date
2 years storage + ZIP download
Priority support
Multiple admins
One payment. Yours to keep. No subscription. No renewals. No surprise charges.
Secure checkout. Polar, Apple Pay, Google Pay.
One payment. No subscription. No renewals.
App Comparison
Wedding Photo App Comparison: Pix Wedding vs Alternatives
How Pix Wedding stacks up against WedShoots, POV, WeddingWire, GuestPix, Once, Eventoly, and other wedding photo apps.
| Feature | Pix Wedding | WedShoots | POV | WeddingWire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guest app download required | x | x | ||
| Guest account / sign-up required | x | x | x | x |
| Free tier | 20 guest uploads, no card | Free | Free (paid tiers for larger guest counts) | Free |
| Video uploads | x | |||
| Custom QR code sticker | x | x | x | |
| Works on iOS + Android | ||||
| Starting price | Free, then $49 one-time for unlimited | Free | Free (paid tiers for larger guest counts) | Free |
More Alternatives at a Glance: GuestPix, Once, and Eventoly
GuestPix
QR photo and video sharing- Guests scan a QR code or tap a private link and upload in their browser, no sign-ups
- One-time pricing from $49, with higher tiers up to $177 for HD video and extras
- Unlimited photos, videos, and digital guestbook messages, with a live slideshow
- Gallery stays hosted for 12 months from your event date
vs Pix Wedding: Closest to Pix Wedding in concept and price. Pix lets you test the full flow free with 20 guest uploads before paying anything.
Once
Disposable camera experience- One shared digital film roll instead of an open album, guests join via QR or link with no app or sign-up
- You choose how many shots each guest's camera gets
- Delayed reveal: photos develop after the event at a time you set, like real film
- Creating an event is free
vs Pix Wedding: A fun constraint if you want the film-roll suspense. Pix takes unlimited photos and videos with no shot caps and no waiting for a reveal.
Eventoly
General event photo sharing- QR code sharing for weddings, parties, and birthdays alike
- No app and no guest login, unlimited uploads at original quality
- Free version to try before purchasing
- Hosted storage from 6 months on the entry plan up to 2 years on top plans
vs Pix Wedding: A solid general-purpose option. Pix is built for weddings specifically, with a QR sticker designer and a full set of free wedding planning tools around the album.
Features verified against each vendor's own live pages in August 2026. Vendors change these without notice, so confirm on the vendor's site before you decide.
Honest Carve-Outs
When Pix Wedding Is Not the Right Choice
Naming who this does not fit is more useful than pretending it works for everyone.
You want a native app for guests
Pix Wedding is a QR-to-browser product by design. If you specifically want guests to install an app rather than scan and upload in their browser, look elsewhere.
You need more than 20 uploads without paying
The free tier covers 20 guest uploads with no card. If you expect more than that and do not plan to upgrade, a one-time payment from $49 removes the cap; without it, the free tier will not fit a full wedding guest list.
You want storage longer than 2 years without downloading the ZIP
Hosted storage tops out at 2 years on the Pro plan. The ZIP download is yours to keep forever, but if you want the live hosted gallery itself to stay up beyond that window without taking your own backup, that is not how the plans work.
You want a full wedding-website suite with RSVP built in
Pix Wedding focuses on photo and video collection, not RSVP management or a wedding website. If you want RSVP tracking and a wedding site in the same tool, a suite like Joy fits that need better.
Compare Pix Wedding to other apps
Still researching? Here is how Pix Wedding stacks up against the other major wedding photo sharing platforms.
Best Wedding Photo Sharing AppWedding Photo Sharing Apps ComparedCompare Every AlternativeAlternative a WedShoots (FR)Best Wedding Photo Sharing App (Canada)Digital Disposable Camera AppDisposable Camera AlternativeEverlense AlternativeFotify AlternativeFree Wedding Photo Sharing AppGuestCam AlternativeGuestpix AlternativeJoy AlternativeMeilleure App Partage Photos Mariage (FR)Pix Wedding vs Celebrate PhotosPix Wedding vs DearestPix Wedding vs DropboxPix Wedding vs EverlensePix Wedding vs FotifyPix Wedding vs Google DrivePix Wedding vs Google PhotosPix Wedding vs GuestCamPix Wedding vs GuestpixPix Wedding vs JoyPix Wedding vs KululuPix Wedding vs LensdumpPix Wedding vs POV.cameraPix Wedding vs The Guest (The Knot)Pix Wedding vs WedboxPix Wedding vs WediboxPix Wedding vs WeddingSnapPix Wedding vs WedShootsPix Wedding vs WedUploaderPix Wedding vs WhatsAppPOV Camera AlternativeSnapeen AlternativeThe Guest App AlternativeWedibox AlternativeWedShoots Alternative
Support
Already Have an Album? Common Questions
How do guests actually upload a photo?
A guest scans your QR code with their phone camera, the upload page opens in their browser, they pick photos or a video from their camera roll, and tap upload. No app, no account.
How do I download everything after the wedding?
On any paid plan, open your dashboard and download the full album as a ZIP at original quality.
What if a guest's upload fails?
Uploads happen directly in the browser, so there is no app to update. Ask the guest to check their connection and retry the upload.
How long does the album stay online?
6 months on Starter, 1 year on Standard, or 2 years on Pro, depending on your plan. The ZIP download you take from your dashboard is yours to keep for good.
Collection Guide
How to Collect Wedding Photos from Guests
More QR code placements and one clear announcement tend to bring in more guest uploads. Here is the playbook.
Place QR codes in 3+ locations
Reception tables, welcome sign, bar area, and bathroom mirror. Each additional placement tends to increase upload volume.
Have the MC announce it once
A single "Scan the QR code on your table to share your photos tonight" reminds guests who forgot earlier in the night.
Brief 2-3 wedding party members
Ask outgoing bridesmaids or groomsmen to help anyone who looks confused. Most guests just need a 10-second demo.
Test before the wedding
Scan your own QR code on your phone 1-2 weeks before. Confirm photos land in your album correctly before the big day.
Wedding Photo Checklist
Wedding Photo Sharing Checklist: Everything You Need
A month-by-month checklist so nothing falls through the cracks before the wedding day.
13-4 months before
Choose your primary photographer
Decide if you want guest photo collection
Create your Pix Wedding album (free)
Share album link with close family for save-the-dates
24-6 weeks before
Download and print your QR code
Design QR sticker table cards
Order QR code welcome sign
Test the QR code on your own phone
31 week before
Place QR codes in 3+ locations at your venue
Brief wedding party members on helping guests scan
Add album link to your wedding website
Send preview of the upload page to elderly relatives
4Day of the wedding
Check QR codes are visible on each table
Ask MC or DJ to announce the QR code once
Remind wedding party to help guests if needed
Confirm your plan includes video uploads if you want them
5After the wedding
Download the full album as a ZIP from your dashboard
Check for any duplicate or unwanted uploads
Share selected photos back to guests via album view link
Move the ZIP to your own backup or storage of choice
Live Photo Wall
A live slideshow that fills up in real time
Project a live photo wall on any screen at the reception and watch guest photos appear the moment they upload. It entertains the room and nudges more guests to scan the QR code and add their own shots. Every photo lands in one shared gallery you download later as a single ZIP, at original quality, with no accounts.
Why It Works
Why Couples Choose Pix Wedding
Guest photos add angles your photographer cannot
Your photographer delivers a curated set of shots. Guests capture what happens at other tables, in other corners of the room, at the same time, moments a single photographer physically cannot be in two places for.
Setup takes minutes, not hours
Create an album, download the QR code, and print it on table cards or a welcome sign. Most couples have everything ready well before the rehearsal dinner.
Works for guests of every age
Because there is no app to download and no account to create, older relatives and less tech-savvy guests can participate just as easily as anyone else, scan the code and upload from the browser they already know.
Privacy
Your Photos. Your Privacy. Your Ownership.
Pix Wedding treats your wedding photos the way they deserve to be treated - as private, precious memories that belong to you.
Private by Default
Your album is only accessible to people who have your specific QR code or link. Nothing is public or indexed.
You Own Your Photos
Pix Wedding never uses your photos for advertising, training data, or any commercial purpose. You own everything.
No Guest Data Collection
Guests don't create accounts or enter email addresses. Pix Wedding collects the minimum possible data from guests.
Full Export on Any Paid Plan
Download your entire album as a ZIP at original quality from your dashboard on any paid plan.
For Events Too
Free Event Photo Sharing App
Pix Wedding is not just for weddings. The same QR code photo sharing works for any event where guests take photos: engagement parties, rehearsal dinners, anniversary celebrations, corporate events, and birthday parties. Create an album for any occasion in a couple of minutes, free.
WeddingEngagement PartyRehearsal DinnerAnniversaryBirthday PartyCorporate EventBaby ShowerHoliday Party
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What Is Wedding Photo Sharing and Why Does It Matter?
Wedding photo sharing is the process of collecting every candid photograph taken by your guests into one central album. Your professional photographer captures a curated set of shots. Your guests collectively take far more: first looks from family members, table conversations your photographer was not at, moments from the kids' table, the bartender's perspective of the first dance. Wedding photo sharing captures more of it.
In 2026, QR code-based sharing is the dominant method. Guests point their phone camera at a code on the table, tap a link, and upload directly to a private album in their browser. No app to install, no account to create, no hashtag to remember.
- •Captures candid moments your photographer misses
- •Original quality photos, not compressed social media versions
- •All photos land in one private album automatically
- •Works for every guest regardless of social media presence
- •Free to start with Pix Wedding, no credit card required
Sharing Wedding Photos with Guests: Both Directions
Wedding photo sharing works in two directions. The first is collecting photos FROM guests, which Pix Wedding handles automatically via QR code. The second is sharing professional photos and favorite guest shots BACK TO guests after the wedding.
Most couples send guests a view-only link to the album once the professional photos are ready. This lets every guest see the full gallery including their own uploads alongside the professional shots. It is a meaningful gift and ensures guests feel part of the story.
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Common Questions Answered
Wedding Photo Sharing FAQ
Everything you need to know about our free tools and how they help your wedding day.
Wedding photo sharing is the practice of collecting photos taken by your guests at your wedding into a single album. With Pix Wedding, guests scan a QR code on their phone and upload photos directly to your private album. No app download, no account, no friction. The free tier includes 20 guest uploads with no card required.
You create an album on Pix Wedding for free. The platform generates a unique QR code linked to your album. You print that QR code on table cards, welcome signs, or stickers at your venue. Guests scan the code with their phone camera, tap the link, and upload photos directly through their browser. All photos land in your private album instantly.
No. Pix Wedding is a browser-based platform. Guests scan a QR code and upload photos through their phone browser, Safari, Chrome, or any other browser they already have. There is nothing to download and no account to create.
Yes. Pix Wedding is free to start, no credit card required, with 20 guest uploads on the free tier. A one-time payment from $49 unlocks unlimited photos and videos from unlimited guests, at original quality. There is no subscription and nothing renews.
Create a Pix Wedding album (free, a couple of minutes), print the QR code on table cards or a welcome sign, and have your MC announce it once during the reception. Placing the QR code in more than one location typically brings in more uploads than a single placement.
For weddings and events, a QR-to-browser app removes the biggest source of friction: guests do not need to download anything. Pix Wedding is free to start (20 guest uploads, no card), with a one-time payment from $49 to unlock unlimited uploads on your event.
Yes. On Pix Wedding paid plans, guests can upload video clips through the same QR code interface. They select a video from their camera roll just as they would a photo, capturing toasts, first dances, and moments still photos cannot.
It depends on your plan: 6 months of storage plus ZIP download on Starter ($49), 1 year on Standard ($59), and 2 years on Pro ($89). The ZIP download you take from your dashboard is yours to keep for good, regardless of the plan's storage window.
Yes. Pix Wedding albums are private by default. Only people with your specific QR code or album link can access the upload page. Photos are not public and not indexed by search engines.
Wedding hashtags rely on guests posting publicly on Instagram or TikTok, and only a fraction of guests actually do, with photos compressed by the platform. Pix Wedding collects photos privately at original quality, with no social media account required and no app for guests.