The Snappic Uploader App lets you upload media from external photo booth sessions directly into your Snappic event gallery (or microsite). Perfect for Windows photo booth software, Photo Array, 360 booth software, and more!
With this tool, you can combine your favourite capture setup with Snappic's advanced features, including:
Microsite delivery
AI Sharing & Analytics
Custom branding options
Table Of Contents
Important Notes
Only features enabled in your event will appear in the Uploader App. Ensure that Photo, GIF, and Video features are enabled in your event settings before setup.
If Video is not enabled in your event, the Video folder type will not be available in the app.
VideoFX is only available for Business events. It will not function for Starter events.
Always verify that your selected folder corresponds with the correct media type.
It is not possible to add overlays from the Uploader app at this time.
Images will upload as is.
Accepted Formats:
photo format is .jpeg/.jpg only.
PNG files are not supported and will not upload — convert PNGs to JPEG/JPG before adding them to your watch folder.
Accepted GIF/Burst format is .gif
Accepted video format is .mp4
Installing the Uploader App
Log in to your Snappic dashboard.
Navigate to the Resources tab.
Download and install the Photo Booth Uploader App for Mac or Windows, respectively.
Logging into the App
Open the installed app.
Use your Snappic dashboard login credentials to sign in.
Selecting a Live Event
After login, the app will show your live events only.
Select the relevant event you want to upload content to.
Setting Up a Watch Folder
Click Add New Folder.
Click Browse and select a local or Dropbox folder you want the app to monitor. Choose the folder type: Photo, GIF, Burst, or Video. Enable Include Sub-folder if applicable.
When ready, select the Done button to continue.
Example: Select a "Video" subfolder inside your desktop "Watch Folder."
Start Uploading
Click the Start button to begin uploading media from your selected folder.
The app will watch that folder and automatically upload new content. Failed uploads can be re-queued using the button in the top right corner.
File Size Limits
Media Type | Max File Size |
Photo | 30MB |
GIF | 45MB |
Video | 80MB |
Video Credit Usage:
Each 20MB = 1 credit
<20MB = 1 Credit
<40MB = 2 Credits
<60MB = 3 Credits
<80MB = 4 Credits
Uploader App Credits & Usage
The app uses Virtual/Uploader Credits for photo, GIF, and video uploads:
Photo: 1 credit per photo (flat rate, regardless of file size)
GIF/Burst: 1 credit per GIF (flat rate, regardless of file size)
Video: credit usage scales with file size — see Video Credit Usage above
How to Purchase Credits:
Go to the Account tab on your Snappic dashboard.
Select Uploader Credits.
Choose the amount and confirm your purchase.
Need Help? Contact Support
If you need assistance:
Visit the Snappic Help Center
Chat directly from your dashboard with live support
Snappic’s Uploader App combines the flexibility of your favourite third-party photo booth tools with the power of Snappic's delivery, branding, and sharing options. Get set up in minutes and streamline your event workflow today!