Question 1

What is ALIVE Photobooth?

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Welcome to ALIVE Photobooth — the app that turns any iPad into a professional, AI-powered photo booth. Whether you're running events for weddings, corporate parties, or bar mitzvahs, ALIVE gives your guests an unforgettable experience (and gives you a serious edge over the competition).

What Makes ALIVE Different?

ALIVE isn't just another photo booth app. Here's what sets it apart:

AI Effects — Over 200 AI-powered effects that transform your guests' photos into works of art. Anime, Disney Pixar, Pop Art, and way more. New effects drop weekly.
The ALIVE Effect — Our signature AR video feature. After capturing a photo, the booth records a short animated video that literally brings the photo to life. It's the "wow" moment your clients will talk about.
Professional Printing — Connect to your printer and print high-quality photo strips and cards on the spot.
Smart Sharing — Guests can share their photos via QR code, SMS, email, or AirDrop — right from the booth.
Template Editor — Design custom photo layouts with your branding, overlays, and text. Make every event look unique.
Event Management — Create and manage events, track statistics, and collect guest contact info — all from one place.

Who Is ALIVE For?

ALIVE is built for photobooth business owners and event professionals who want to:

Offer cutting-edge AI and AR experiences
Run a smooth, professional booth with minimal setup
Impress clients and sta

Question 2

What is the ALIVE Effect?

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The ALIVE Effect is our signature feature — and honestly, it's the reason a lot of booth operators choose ALIVE over everything else. It's the "wow" moment that makes guests pull out their phones and share immediately.

So What Does It Do?

After a guest takes their photo, the ALIVE Effect captures a short AR-powered video that animates the photo. The result is a living, breathing version of the still image — think of a photo that comes to life, like something out of a Harry Potter movie.

The guest gets both:

A still photo — The classic booth photo with your template
An animated video — A short clip that brings the photo to life

Why Clients Love It

It's shareable — Guests post the animated version on Instagram and TikTok. Free marketing for your business.
It's unique — Most photo booths take photos. Yours takes photos that move.
It's memorable — Guests remember the booth that made their photo come alive.

How It Works (The Guest Experience)

Guest takes their photo(s) as usual
After the last photo, the ALIVE Effect kicks in
A short video is recorded (2 seconds by default)
Guests can preview and share both the photo and the animated video

[screenshot: ALIVE Effect preview]

Requirements

Basic or Pro plan — The ALIVE Effect is available on both plans
Internet connection — Required for processing
Microphone permission — The video can include audio

What's Next?

[Confi

Question 3

Setting Up SMS Sharing

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SMS sharing lets guests receive their gallery link via text message. It's a reliable delivery method — and a great way to collect phone numbers for your clients.

How It Works

SMS sharing is powered by ALIVE's server — there's nothing to configure on the backend. Just enable it and customize your settings.

Setting Up SMS Sharing in ALIVE

Go to Settings → SMS Sharing
Enable SMS sharing
Customize your Message Template — the text that guests receive (you can include your name and the gallery link inside the message)
Save

[screenshot: SMS sharing configuration screen]

How It Works for Guests

Guest taps SMS on the share screen
A phone number input appears
Guest enters their phone number
ALIVE sends an SMS with a link to their gallery
Guest taps the link on their phone to view and download photos

Phone Number Format

Guests can enter their phone number in any format — the system will automatically convert it to the correct international format for delivery.

Tips

Test before the event — Send yourself a test SMS to make sure everything is working
Customize your message — A personalized message template makes a better impression than a generic one
Keep it short — SMS messages have character limits, so keep your template concise

What's Next?

Setting Up Email Sharing — Add email as another way for guests to receive thei

Question 4

Using the Interactive Onboarding

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First time using ALIVE? No worries — the interactive onboarding walks you through everything step by step. Think of it as a guided tour, minus the awkward small talk.

What Is the Interactive Onboarding?

When you first log in, ALIVE launches an interactive onboarding flow that guides you through the key features and settings. It's designed to get you comfortable with the app before your first event.

The onboarding covers:

Setting up your first event
Choosing a template
Selecting AI effects
Configuring capture settings
Understanding sharing options
Connecting a printer (optional)

[screenshot: Onboarding welcome screen]

How to Start the Onboarding

The onboarding starts automatically after you create your account and sign in for the first time.

If you skipped it or want to go through it again:

Tap the profile button at the top-right corner of the app
Look for the Start Onboarding option
Tap it to restart the guided flow

[screenshot: Profile menu with onboarding option highlighted]

Tips for Getting the Most Out of It

Don't rush through it — Take a minute to explore each step. It's faster than troubleshooting later.
Have your printer nearby — If you plan to use printing, set it up during onboarding so everything's ready to go.
Try a test photo — The onboarding is a great time to snap a test shot and see how templates and effects look in action.

| You can always come back to any setting or fe

Question 5

Creating a Custom AI Effect

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Can't find the perfect effect in the library? Create your own. ALIVE lets you craft custom AI effects using text prompts — describe the style you want, and the AI will make it happen.

||| Custom AI effects are a Pro plan feature. You'll need an active Pro subscription to create and use custom effects. Learn more about upgrading.

How Custom Effects Work

Instead of using a pre-built effect, you write a text prompt that describes the transformation you want. The AI uses your prompt to restyle the guest's photo.

For example:

"Transform this into a vintage 1920s black and white photograph"
"Make this look like a stained glass window"
"Turn this into a claymation character"

The possibilities are as wide as your imagination (and the AI's capabilities).

How to Create a Custom Effect

Go to the Effects tab
Tap Create New Effect
Enter your effect name — what guests will see
Write your prompt — describe the style transformation you want
Preview the effect with a test image
Save

[screenshot: Custom effect creation screen]

Writing Good Prompts

The prompt is everything. Here are some tips:

Be specific — "Watercolor painting with soft pastel colors" is better than "make it artsy"
Describe the style, not the content — The AI transforms the style, not what's in the photo
Keep it concise — Clear, focused prompts produce more consiste

Question 6

Frequently Asked Questions

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Quick answers to the most common questions about ALIVE Photobooth.

General

Can I use ALIVE on Android?

Not yet — ALIVE is currently iOS only. It works on any iOS device (iPad, iPhone) running iOS 14.5 or later. Android support is on the roadmap.

Can I use ALIVE on iPhone?

Yes! ALIVE works on any iOS device, including iPhones. That said, we recommend iPad Pro for the best photobooth experience — the larger screen and better camera make a real difference. See Recommended Devices.

Is there a free trial?

Yes! ALIVE offers a free trial so you can explore the app before committing. Download from the App Store to get started.

Can I cancel my subscription anytime?

Absolutely. You can cancel anytime from the web dashboard at photobooth.alive-pic.com/dashboard. Your access continues until the end of the current billing period. No contracts, no drama.

Plans and Pricing

What's the difference between Basic and Pro plans?

Both plans include photo capture, templates, printing, sharing, and the ALIVE Effect (AR video). Basic includes a limited selection of AI effects. Pro unlocks the full 200+ AI effects library, custom AI prompts, AI effects discount, white labeling, and priority support. See Understanding Basic vs Pro Plans.

How much do AI effects cost?

AI effect

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