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PicTomo
Feature

Bring Memories to Life
with 6-Second Animations

Capture the movement and atmosphere that photos alone can't convey. At just 6 seconds, there's zero burden for viewers and creators alike.

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Why PicTomo

One-Tap Recording

Just press and hold to record up to 6 seconds of animation. No complicated steps.

No App Needed

Record and play in your browser. No app installation required.

Auto-Loop Playback

Plays on auto-loop in thumbnails and lightbox, just like GIFs.

6 Seconds Means No Mistakes

Unlike long videos, if you miss the timing with 6 seconds, you can re-record right away. Feel free to give it a try.

No Data Usage Worries

Lightweight files of just a few hundred KB. Instant loop playback even on mobile networks.

Blends Naturally with Photos

Displayed alongside photos in the album. Unlike long videos, it doesn't feel out of place and preserves the album's atmosphere.

Common Problems

Photos alone can't convey the event atmosphere

Videos are too long for an album

Making GIFs is tedious and low quality

Want to easily record moving moments

PicTomo Solves It!

With PicTomo's 6-second animations, capture movement and atmosphere with a single press. No audio, max 6 seconds — fits naturally in your album with auto-loop playback you can enjoy again and again. Enjoy the "short loop" format that once took the world by storm with Vine and Instagram Boomerang, now in your photo album. Guests can record too, making it perfect for multi-perspective event documentation.

Easy 3 Steps

1

Create Album

Just enter a title and press create. Done in 10 seconds.

2

Share QR Code

Distribute the generated QR code to participants. URL sharing works too.

3

Collect Photos

Participants take and upload photos from their phones. Photos gather in real-time.

FAQ

Q. Which browsers are supported?

A. Works on Chrome, Safari (iOS 17+), Firefox, and other browsers supporting the MediaRecorder API.

Q. Is audio recorded?

A. No, video only with no audio. Plays silently in a loop, like GIFs.

Q. What file format is used?

A. Saved in WebM format. Included as-is in ZIP bulk downloads.

Q. Why 6 seconds?

A. It's the ideal length to blend into a photo album. Not too long, not too short — it captures the essence of movement. The lightweight file size also ensures smooth playback on mobile networks.

Q. Can guests record animations too?

A. Yes, anyone who knows the album URL can record and post animations.

Q. Can I re-record?

A. Yes, you can check the preview after recording and redo it if you're not satisfied. Since it's only 6 seconds, you can casually re-record as many times as you like.

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Free, no registration. Your album grows as you share.

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