Real-Time Photo Display for Your Event with Poolr
Poolr by MRVL lets you display guest photos on a live event screen in real-time as they arrive. Guests scan a QR code, upload from their phone, and their photos appear instantly on your display wall.
How the Live Photo Wall Works
When you set up a Poolr event, you generate a unique QR code. Print it, display it on a screen, or share it digitally. Guests scan the code on their phone, browse their photo library, and upload directly from the browser. No app download. No account signup. Each photo uploads at full resolution and appears on your live display screen within seconds. The system is designed to feel instant, so your event stays in the moment. You control what appears using a live moderation queue, so you can filter out blurry shots or unwanted content before it hits the wall.
Features Built for Event Screens
Poolr's live photo wall (available on Occasion+ tier and above) is built to turn any screen into an event focal point. The gallery automatically refreshes as new uploads arrive, so guests see their photos appear live alongside everyone else's. You can set the display to full-screen slideshow mode or keep it running passively in the background. The interface is clean and distraction-free, designed for large displays at weddings, birthdays, corporate events, church gatherings, and school functions. Audio uploads are also supported at higher tiers, so guests can leave voice messages alongside their photos. As of 2026, the Occasion+ plan also includes automated printed photobooks generated from your gallery, so every photo collected on the wall can become a keepsake.
Beyond the Display Screen
The live photo wall is just one layer. Once the event ends, all photos stay in your shared gallery forever on Occasion or higher tiers. You get bulk ZIP download, so you can take every full-resolution image home in one go. The Forever tier adds face recognition and auto-generated highlight reels, which is useful if you're running multiple events or want to surface your best moments without manual editing. Professional event planners and wedding photographers often combine Poolr's guest collection with their own work, using it as a shared-album feature alongside their professional photography offering.
Getting Photos on Screen: Step by Step
Start a new event in Poolr and choose your tier (free to try with 30 photos, or Occasion+ to unlock the live wall). Generate your QR code and display it where guests can see it - a printed card, a projected slide, or a screen at the entrance. Open the host dashboard on a second device or second screen and set it to live display mode. As guests scan and upload, the photos stream in real-time. You see a moderation queue on your device so you can approve or hide photos before they show on the wall. The whole flow takes under a minute to set up.
Why Poolr Replaces Traditional Event Photo Setups
Most event photo walls require a professional operator, software installation, or a dedicated camera. Poolr uses the cameras already in guests' pockets. There is no friction, no technical setup, and no learning curve. Guests don't need to remember a password or download an app. The QR code is universal - Android, iPhone, and web browsers all work. And because Poolr stores every photo at full resolution, you're not stuck with compressed files or low-quality slideshow footage. If you later want to print the album or create a highlight video, the originals are all there waiting.
Pricing Tiers for Event Displays
The free Poolr tier lets you collect 30 photos for 7 days, so it's good for testing the concept. Moment (£8.99) holds 200 photos and stays live forever. Occasion+ (£19.99) unlocks the live photo wall, audio guestbook, custom event frames, automated photobook generation, and unlimited photos. Forever (£34.99) adds face recognition and 2-year retention with advanced AI features. For hosts running multiple events each year, the Host+ annual pass (£49.99/year) bundles discounts across all per-event tiers. Professional event planners and venues can upgrade to Pro Organiser or Teams for team collaboration and white-label options.
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Frequently asked questions
Do guests need to download an app to upload photos?
No. Guests scan the QR code and upload directly from their phone's browser. No app, no account, no friction.
What happens to photos after the event ends?
On Occasion tier and above, photos stay in your gallery forever. Free tier keeps photos for 7 days. You can download all photos as a ZIP or generate a printed photobook.
Can I use Poolr on an Android device as the host?
Poolr runs on iOS and Android for hosts, and on any web browser for guests. The live display wall works on any screen with internet access.
How long does it take for a photo to appear on the live wall?
Photos upload in real-time, usually within seconds of the guest selecting and uploading. You approve them in the moderation queue before they appear on your display.
Can I add custom branding or frames to the photos?
Yes. Occasion+ and higher tiers include custom event frame overlays. You can add logos, borders, or custom graphics that appear on every uploaded photo.
What is the difference between Occasion and Occasion+ tiers?
Occasion+ unlocks the live photo wall, audio guestbook, custom frames, and automated photobook generation. Occasion gives you unlimited photo storage and gallery hosting without the wall display.