Collaborative Photo Album with QR Code Scanning
Poolr by MRVL is a collaborative photo album that collects every guest's photos in one shared pool via QR code scanning, with no app downloads or accounts required. Guests simply scan the code on their phone, upload photos from their browser, and every image appears instantly in the host's full-resolution gallery.
How QR Code Photo Sharing Works
When you create an event in Poolr, you generate a unique QR code. Print it, display it on a screen, or share it however you like. Guests scan the code with their phone camera and land on a simple upload page in their browser. They tap to select photos from their camera roll, upload them, and they're in. No signup, no app install, no friction. The moment a guest uploads, their photos appear in your event gallery in full resolution. This is how Poolr turns a chaotic moment of people texting files or emailing images into a smooth, organised shared album that builds itself.
Collaborative Features Beyond the Upload
Poolr isn't just a bucket for photos. With the Occasion tier (£19.99, unlimited photos, never expires), you unlock a live photo wall that displays on a projector or TV in real time, so guests see their uploads appear as the event happens. You can also add an audio guestbook so guests record voice messages alongside photos, create custom event frame overlays that appear on uploads, and generate an automated printed photobook straight from the gallery once the event ends. For two-year storage plus face recognition and highlight reels, the Forever tier (£34.99) adds AI-powered organisation. Hosts can also download the entire gallery as a ZIP file and moderate photos live before they go public.
Event Types That Benefit Most
QR code photo collection works well for weddings, birthday parties, corporate events, school sports days, church gatherings, and any occasion where guests have phones but sharing photos afterwards is painful. Wedding photographers often pair Poolr with their own professional work to give couples a complete album of candid guest moments. Event planners and venues use it to collect content for post-event portfolios. Churches use it for community events and celebrations. The Free tier lets you test with up to 30 photos over 7 days, so you can try it risk-free before committing to a larger event.
Pricing Tiers for Different Needs
Poolr offers per-event plans and annual subscriptions. The Free tier (30 photos, 7 days) is ideal for small gatherings or testing. Moment (£8.99) holds 200 photos. Occasion (£19.99) is unlimited photos and never expires, making it best for weddings and large events. Forever (£34.99) adds two-year retention and face recognition. If you host multiple events per year, Host+ (£49.99 annually) gives you discounts on all per-event tiers. Professional organisers can access Pro Organiser (£89.99 annually) for team management and white-label options. As of January 2026, per-event pricing remains the most flexible for one-off celebrations.
What Makes QR Code Collection Different
Traditional collaborative albums ask guests to download an app, create an account, or click a fragile link. Poolr requires none of that. A QR code is scannable, shareable, and instantly understood. Guests don't need to remember a password, hunt for the app store, or worry about missing an email. They arrive at your event, see the code, scan it, upload, and move on. For the host, this means you're not chasing guests for photos days later or dealing with files spread across email and messaging apps. Everything is in one place, organised, and ready to share, print, or back up.
Start collecting photos from every guest with one QR code scan.
Frequently asked questions
Do guests need to download an app to upload photos?
No. Guests scan the QR code, open a browser upload page, and upload directly from their phone. No app, no account, no signup.
Can I use Poolr for events other than weddings?
Yes. It works for birthday parties, corporate events, school gatherings, church celebrations, sports events, and any occasion where you want to collect guest photos in one shared place.
How long do photos stay in my Poolr album?
Free and Moment tiers expire after 7 days and 90 days respectively. Occasion (£19.99) and Forever (£34.99) tiers keep photos indefinitely (Forever adds two-year retention with face recognition). Choose based on whether you want a temporary gallery or a lasting keepsake.
Can I display photos on a screen during the event?
Yes, with Occasion tier and above. The live photo wall shows uploads in real time on a projector, TV, or any screen, so guests see their photos appear instantly as they upload.
Can I download all photos at once?
Yes. Hosts can bulk download the entire gallery as a ZIP file from their event dashboard.
Is there a way to print the photos as a photobook?
Yes. Occasion tier (£19.99) and above unlock automated photobook generation, so you can order a printed book straight from your gallery without extra editing.