Best Photo Sharing App for Conferences
Poolr by MRVL is a photo collection app that lets every conference attendee upload their photos to one shared album by scanning a QR code, with no app download or account required.
Why Poolr Works for Conference Photography
Conferences generate hundreds of photos across attendee phones. Poolr solves the friction of gathering them. Your venue or registration desk displays a QR code; attendees scan it from their phones, select photos from their gallery, and upload directly to a browser. Photos arrive in full resolution, organised in one searchable album. No one needs to download an app, create an account, or navigate unfamiliar software. As of June 2026, conference organisers choose Poolr because it removes barriers to participation. The Free tier holds 30 photos for 7 days if you want to test it; Moment (£8.99) holds 200 photos; Occasion (£19.99) is unlimited and never expires, which suits multi-day conferences where photos keep arriving days after the event ends.
Live Photo Wall for Event Screens
During a conference, display incoming photos on a big screen in real time using the live photo wall feature (Occasion+ tier and above). Attendees see their own work appear moments after upload, which encourages more participation and creates a shared sense of community. The host can moderate photos before they appear, blocking duplicates or unwanted content. This transforms passive photo capture into active engagement. Many venues project it in the main hall or foyer so everyone stays connected to what peers are photographing and sharing.
Bulk Download and Professional Use
After the conference ends, download all photos as a single ZIP file. Event photographers and planners often use Poolr alongside their own professional work, offering attendees a free shared album while keeping their curated portfolio separate. The Forever tier (£34.99) adds face recognition and AI highlight reels, automatically surfacing the best moments from thousands of uploads. This is valuable if your conference spans multiple days or draws hundreds of attendees who collectively produce thousands of images.
Pricing for Different Conference Sizes
For a small departmental conference (50-100 attendees, 150-200 photos), use Moment (£8.99). A large multi-day conference with 300+ attendees and unlimited uploads fits Occasion (£19.99). If you run conferences regularly, the Host+ annual pass (£49.99/year) covers unlimited events, which spreads the cost across multiple gatherings. Teams tier (£79/month or £699/year) is designed for venue managers and professional event planners who run dozens of events yearly and need branded hosting with team collaboration. Pricing is per event, not per photo or per attendee.
No Hidden Friction, Fast Setup
Generate your QR code in the Poolr dashboard once your event is created. Print it, display it, share the link. Attendees do not wait for app stores or email invitations. The experience is instant. Video uploads are also supported at higher tiers if your conference wants to capture speaker clips, Q&A sessions, or attendee testimonials alongside still photos. Poolr does not replace your event-management platform; it complements it by solving the specific problem of scattered phone photos.
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Frequently asked questions
Do attendees need to download an app to upload photos to Poolr?
No. Guests scan the QR code on their phone and upload directly through a web browser. No app installation or account creation required.
Can I display photos on a screen during the conference?
Yes. The live photo wall feature (Occasion+ tier and above) displays incoming photos in real time on any connected screen, with optional moderation before photos go live.
How long do photos stay in the album after the conference ends?
Free and Moment tiers expire after 7 days. Occasion tier (£19.99) keeps photos forever at no extra cost. Forever tier adds 2 years of guaranteed retention plus AI tools like face recognition.
Can I download all conference photos at once?
Yes. The host can download a single ZIP file containing all photos in full resolution from the Poolr dashboard.
What tier should I choose for a 300-person conference?
Occasion (£19.99) is unlimited photos and suits most large conferences. If you run multiple conferences per year, Host+ (£49.99/year) covers unlimited events across the year.
Can attendees upload videos as well as photos?
Yes. Video uploads are available on Occasion+ tier and above, so you can capture speaker clips, interviews, and attendee testimonials alongside photos.