Share event photos with everyone using just your phone and a QR code.
Create FreeShare photos using just your phone's browser. No physical media needed.
Physical storage media. Share photos by hand-delivery or mail.
| Criteria | PicTomo | USB Drive / SD Card |
|---|---|---|
Convenience | ◎ Just scan a QR code | × Requires PC import → copy → hand-delivery |
Large Group Support | ◎ Everyone joins simultaneously via QR code | × Must pass one device around in turns |
Real-time Sharing | ◎ Everyone can view immediately after upload | × Physical hand-off time required |
Loss Risk | ◎ No loss risk with cloud storage | × Small and easy to lose |
Image Quality | ◎ Up to 4K (4096px) | ◎ Original quality |
Device Compatibility | ◎ Phone, PC, tablet — all supported | △ PC required (limited direct phone connection) |
Cost | ◎ Free basic plan | △ Media purchase cost (a few dollars+) |
Security | ◎ Password protection, GPS removal, auto-delete | × No encryption (risk of exposure if lost) |
A long-used method for sharing photos, but with smartphones now being the primary camera, inconveniences have grown. Requiring a PC, waiting turns, and loss risk make physical media challenging for event photo sharing.
A. With PicTomo, you can share photos using just your phone. Simply scan a QR code and upload your photos. Recipients can also view and download from the album in their phone's browser. No USB drive or PC needed.
A. An internet connection is required, so PicTomo can't be used in areas with no signal. However, you can upload later when you have Wi-Fi. For fully offline sharing, AirDrop (between iPhones) or Nearby Share (between Androids) are alternatives.
A. Yes. You can upload in bulk and batch download as a ZIP file. Unlike USB drives, there's no need to copy photos one by one.