System Requirements
Before you dive in, let's make sure your setup is ready to roll. ALIVE Photobooth runs on iOS (iPad and iPhone) and Windows.
Supported Devices
iPad (Recommended for Events)
- OS: iOS 14.5 or later
- Storage: At least 500MB free space (more is better — photos and videos add up fast)
- Camera: Built-in front or rear camera, or external DSLR
- Network: Wi-Fi connection required for cloud features, AI effects, and sharing
iPhone
- ALIVE works on iPhone too, though iPad is recommended for the larger screen — your guests will thank you.
Windows PC
- OS: Windows 10 or later (64-bit)
- RAM: 8 GB minimum, 16 GB recommended
- Storage: 500 MB for the app, plus space for photos
- Camera: Built-in webcam, USB camera, or supported DSLR
- Network: Internet connection required for cloud features, AI effects, and sharing
See Windows Desktop App for the full Windows setup guide.
Required Permissions
iOS
When you first launch ALIVE, you'll be asked to grant a few permissions. Here's what they do and why we need them:
Permission | Why We Need It |
|---|---|
Camera | To capture photos and videos (obviously!) |
Microphone | For video recording with the ALIVE Effect |
Photo Library | To save captured media to your device |
Local Network | To discover and connect to printers on your network |
Windows
The Windows app handles permissions automatically during installation. You may be prompted to allow camera and network access by Windows Defender or your firewall.
Internet Connection
ALIVE needs an active internet connection for:
- AI effect processing
- Cloud gallery uploads
- SMS and email sharing
- Account and subscription management
- Receiving push notifications
What's Next?
- Installing the App — Download ALIVE and get it running on your device
- What is ALIVE Photobooth? — Learn what ALIVE can do and how it works
Updated on: 07/05/2026
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