Simple Photo Collection for Birthday Events
Poolr by MRVL is a guest photo collection app that gathers every photo from every attendee into one full-resolution shared album using a single QR code, with no app download or account required.
How Poolr Works for Birthday Parties
Birthday hosts create a Poolr event, generate a QR code, and display it at the party venue. Guests scan the code on their phone and upload photos directly from the browser. There is no friction: no app to download, no account to create, no signup form. Photos arrive in full resolution and never compress. As of June 2026, Poolr hosts have collected millions of photos from small family gatherings to large celebrations. The host sees all photos in real time in a moderated gallery, and can download everything as a ZIP file after the event ends.
Birthday Party Photo Plans
Poolr offers flexible pricing for birthday events. The Free tier holds 30 photos and lasts 7 days, perfect for a quick test or small gathering. Moment costs £8.99 and stores 200 photos; Occasion is £19.99 and offers unlimited photos that never expire, making it ideal for sentimental milestone birthdays. For hosts who throw multiple birthday parties each year, the Host+ annual pass (£49.99/year) covers unlimited events and unlocks features like live photo wall display on a big screen at the party, custom birthday frames overlaid on each upload, and an audio guestbook so guests can leave voice messages. Occasion+ is included with Host+, so repeat birthday hosts save money fast.
Display Photos Live During the Party
With Occasion+ and higher tiers, the host can display an auto-updating live photo wall on a TV or projector screen behind the cake table or dance floor. Photos appear within seconds of upload, creating a real-time visual memory wall. This feature turns the shared album into active party entertainment rather than a passive archive. Guests see their photos appear on the big screen moments after they upload, encouraging more photo-taking and participation throughout the event. The live wall is moderated, so the host controls what appears before it displays.
Reveal Mode for Disposable Camera Feel
Poolr includes a Reveal mode, which works like a disposable camera: guests upload photos, but the images stay hidden until the host unlocks the gallery. This turns photo collection into a game or surprise element, perfect for milestone birthdays or celebratory events where the reveal of all photos together creates a moment. The host chooses when to unlock and show everything, building anticipation.
Printed Photobook from Your Birthday Album
The Occasion+ tier includes automated photobook generation. After the party, Poolr compiles uploaded photos into a professionally printed photobook that arrives at your door. This transforms the digital album into a keepsake without the usual friction of selecting, ordering, and proofing images yourself. Ideal for milestone birthday celebrations or for sending to family members who attended.
Why Not Store Birthday Photos Long-Term on Poolr
Poolr is built for event photo collection and shared gallery display, not long-term phone storage. Photos are designed to live in the Poolr album during and after the event, and the host can download everything as a ZIP file anytime. For permanent archiving, export your birthday photos to Google Photos, iCloud, or your preferred cloud backup. Poolr's strength is making guest photo collection frictionless and social; once the event is over and the album is downloaded, use a proper backup service for years-long storage.
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Frequently asked questions
Do guests need to download an app to upload photos to my birthday party?
No. Guests scan the QR code on their phone and upload directly from the web browser. No app, no account, no friction.
How long do photos stay in the shared album?
Free and Moment events last 7 days and 30 days respectively. Occasion and Forever tiers keep photos indefinitely (or 2 years for Forever), and the host can download everything as a ZIP anytime.
Can I display photos on a TV screen during the birthday party?
Yes, with Occasion+ or higher. The live photo wall displays uploads in real time on a big screen, creating an interactive photo experience at the event.
What if I throw birthday parties regularly?
The Host+ annual pass (£49.99/year) covers unlimited events and includes Occasion+ features on every event, saving money over paying per-event fees.
Can I order a printed photobook of birthday photos?
Yes, with Occasion+ tier and higher. Poolr automatically generates a professionally printed photobook from your album and ships it to you.
Can I download all photos after the party ends?
Yes. The host can download the entire album as a single ZIP file anytime, preserving full-resolution originals for your own backup or printing.