Frequently asked questionsDraft

Yes. Solo, Duo and Group are all free.

No. There's nothing to sign up for or install — open the page and start shooting.

Solo is just you, Duo is two people, and Group fits up to 8 friends, each in their own place.

Yes. Photobooth is built for phones first: iPhone/iPad on iOS 16.4 or later, and Android with an up-to-date Chrome. On a computer, it uses your webcam.

Photobooth needs camera access to take photos. Turn it back on:

1. Tap the aA (or ⋯) icon in the address bar.
2. Choose Website Settings.
3. Set Camera to Allow.
4. Come back and tap Try again.

Can't find it? Go to Settings → Apps → Safari → Camera (iOS 16–17: Settings → Safari → Camera).

Photobooth needs camera access to take photos. Turn it back on:

1. Tap the icon to the left of the web address.
2. Choose Permissions (or Site settings).
3. Turn on Camera.
4. Tap Try again.

Still blocked? Phone Settings → Apps → Chrome → Permissions → Camera → Allow only while using the app.

Photobooth needs camera access to take photos. Turn it back on:

1. Click the icon to the left of the address bar.
2. Set Camera to Allow.
3. Reload the page.

macOS: System Settings → Privacy & Security → Camera → allow your browser. Windows: Settings → Privacy & security → Camera.

You're inside an app's built-in browser, which usually can't use the camera.

1. Tap the app's menu button (⋯ or ⋮), usually at the top.
2. iPhone/iPad: Choose "Open in Safari" or "Open in browser".
   Android: Choose "Open in Chrome" or "Open in browser".
3. Or copy the link and paste it into Safari or Chrome.

Solo: photos never leave your device and aren't stored on our servers.

Duo/Group: video and photos pass through a third-party realtime server abroad to reach your friends — nothing is recorded or stored.

On the result screen, tap Save photo, then choose Save Image in the share sheet. No share sheet? Press and hold the photo and choose Save to Photos.

In Duo and Group, each person's photo travels over the network to the whole room. If your friend's connection is weak, the full photo may not arrive in time and a video frame is used instead, which is less sharp. Try again on a steadier connection.

Photos are mirrored, exactly like the preview you saw while shooting, so text on clothes or signs comes out reversed.

Anyone under 16 needs a parent's or guardian's permission before turning on the camera.

Email lienhe@example.com with feedback, personal-data requests or abuse reports.