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Photobooth Online — Complete User Guide

No sign up. No download. Free.

Photobooth Online is a browser-based photo strip maker. You open it, pick a template, take 4 photos with your device camera, customize the look, and download your strip. The entire process takes under 2 minutes. Your photos never leave your device.

What You Need Before You Start

Before you begin, make sure you have the following:

• A device with a front-facing camera (iPhone, Android, laptop, or tablet)
• A modern browser (Chrome, Safari, or Firefox — latest version recommended)
• Camera permission enabled in your browser
• Good lighting (natural light or a lamp facing you works best)

Step 1: Choose a Template

When you open the site, you land on the template selection page. There are 4 templates available:

Template	Style	Best For
Vintage Sepia	Warm brown tones, aged film look	Casual hangouts, retro-themed events
Wedding Classic	Soft pink tones, clean and elegant	Weddings, bridal showers, anniversaries
Romantic Black & White	High-contrast grayscale	Date nights, formal events, editorial feel
Romantic Color	Vibrant full color, bright and fresh	Birthdays, parties, everyday fun

Each template card shows 4 demo photos so you can preview the visual style before committing.

Click "Use this template >" on the card you want. You will be taken to the capture page with that template pre-selected.

Step 2: Take 4 Photos

This is where you take your photos. The page has two sections: the live camera preview on the left (or top on mobile), and the photo thumbnails with controls on the right (or bottom on mobile).

Allow Camera Access

When the page loads, your browser will ask for camera permission. Click Allow.

If you accidentally clicked Block:

• iPhone Safari: Go to Settings > Safari > Camera > Allow
• Chrome desktop: Click the camera icon in the address bar and select Allow

Start Shooting

The camera feed is mirrored like a selfie camera. Frame yourself in the center before you start.

1. 1
   Click the Shoot Button

   Tap the camera icon button at the bottom of the screen to begin the shooting sequence.

2. 2
   Hold Still for the Countdown

   A 3-second countdown appears on screen before each photo. The screen flashes white when the shot is taken.

3. 3
   Watch Your Thumbnails Appear

   Each captured photo appears immediately as a thumbnail in the sidebar. You do not need to click anything between shots. The sequence runs automatically.

4. 4
   Complete All 4 Shots

   Repeat until all 4 photos are taken. The Continue button appears when the sequence is done.

Step 3: Customize Your Photo Strip

The customize page is split into two panels. The left panel shows a real-time preview of your strip. The right panel has all the controls. Every change you make is reflected instantly in the preview.

Border Color

Six color swatches let you change the border color of your photo frames. Click any swatch to apply it. The selected swatch shows a highlight ring.

Available colors: White, Black, Soft pink, Warm tan, Hot pink, Sky blue.

Background Color

Six background swatches control the strip background — the area around and between the photo frames.

Available colors: White, Blush, Cream, Near-black, Light rose, Pale blue.

Filter

Four filter options change the tone of all 4 photos at once:

Filter	Effect
None	Original color, no adjustment
Sepia	Warm brown vintage tone
Grayscale	Classic black and white
Warm	Slightly boosted saturation and brightness

Footer Text

A text input lets you change the watermark text at the bottom of your strip. It defaults to "PHOTOBOOTH". You can type a date, a name, an event title, or leave it as is.

Step 4: Download Your Photo Strip

When you are happy with the preview, click the "Download Photo Strip" button. It is the large pink button at the bottom of the right panel.

1. 1
   Click Download Photo Strip

   Click the large pink button at the bottom of the right panel. The strip begins generating immediately.

2. 2
   Desktop: Save to Downloads

   On desktop, the strip saves directly to your Downloads folder as a PNG file. Filename format: photobooth-[template]-[timestamp].png

3. 3
   Mobile: Long-Press to Save

   On iPhone or Android, the strip opens as an image. Long-press the image and select "Save to Photos" or "Add to Camera Roll" from the menu.

Navigation Reference

The top navigation bar gives you quick access to all pages at any time:

Link	URL	When to Use
Home	/	Go back to pick a different template
Capture	/capture	Jump straight to the camera page
Customize	/customize	Jump straight to the customize page
Blog	/blog	Read tips and guides

Quick Reference

The complete flow from start to finish:

1. 1
   Open the site

   Go to https://www.photobooth-online.com

2. 2
   Choose a template

   Click "Use this template >" on your chosen template card.

3. 3
   Allow camera access

   Click Allow when your browser asks for camera permission.

4. 4
   Take 4 photos

   Click the shoot button and let the automatic countdown sequence run.

5. 5
   Click Continue

   Once all 4 shots are done, click the Continue button.

6. 6
   Customize your strip

   Adjust border color, background, filter, and footer text.

7. 7
   Download

   Click "Download Photo Strip". On mobile, long-press the image to save.

Total time: under 2 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to create an account?

No. There is no sign up, no login, and no account required at any point.

Is it really free?

Yes. The full experience — template selection, photo capture, customization, and download — is completely free with no hidden fees.

Are my photos uploaded to a server?

No. All photo processing happens entirely in your browser. Your photos never leave your device.

Can I use it on my phone?

Yes. It works on iPhone and Android. Use Safari on iPhone or Chrome on Android for the best experience.

Can I retake my photos?

Yes. After all 4 photos are taken, a Retake button appears. Clicking it clears all 4 photos and restarts the sequence from scratch.

Can I change the template after taking photos?

Yes. Click Home in the nav bar to go back to template selection. Your captured photos are saved in your browser so they reload when you return to the customize page.

What resolution is the downloaded strip?

The strip exports at full resolution (400px wide, approximately 1300px tall) as a PNG file, suitable for printing and social sharing.

What if my camera does not load?

Check that your browser has camera permission for this site. Try refreshing the page. On some devices only one app can use the camera at a time, so close other apps that might be using it.