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Uploading Media to the Cloud

ALIVE automatically uploads your captured photos and videos to the cloud so they're accessible from anywhere — and so your guests can access their gallery links.

How It Works

When you have an active internet connection:

Photos are captured during a booth session
They're saved locally on your iPad
In the background, they're uploaded to cloud storage
Cloud URLs are generated for sharing via QR, SMS, and email

This happens automatically — you don't need to do anything.

When Does Upload Happen?

During the event — As each session completes, photos are uploaded in real-time while you have internet

What Gets Uploaded?

Original captured photos
AI-effected versions
ALIVE Effect videos
Template-rendered outputs

Internet Requirements

A stable Wi-Fi connection is recommended for reliable uploads
Cellular data works but may be slow for video uploads
No internet = no cloud upload. Photos are saved locally on the device only. They will not automatically retry uploading later — if photos weren't uploaded during the event, they remain local.

Make sure you have a reliable internet connection during the event. Photos that fail to upload are saved locally but won't sync to the cloud after the fact.

Tips

Ensure stable Wi-Fi before going live — Venue Wi-Fi can be unreliable during events with hundreds of connected guests. A dedicated router helps.
Check your connection throughout the event — If sharing features stop working, your internet may have dropped
Cloud is required for sharing — QR code, SMS, and email sharing all depend on cloud uploads. Without internet, these features won't work.

Updated on: 21/03/2026

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