Frequently asked questions

What is the wall?

The wall displays photos automatically as they are taken. Open it on a big screen, with a projector, or through front of house if you have a production agency, and let your guests share photos instantly with the rest of the crowd.

What is the feed?

The feed lets you and guests see photos on your smartphones - a bit like social media, but LiveWall is private to you and your guests - and with no ads or distractions.

What is the upload page?

The upload page lets guests upload photos to your wall from their smartphones or laptops, but offers no way to see any of the photos - like a bank's deposit box, but for photos.

Does LiveWall have a camera app?

Yes, LiveWall provides a camera that runs in the browser on all modern smartphones and tablets. There is no need to download and install an app.

Can guests take photos with their own apps?

Yes, it is possible to upload from the camera roll, use the built-in camera on the smart phone, or any other camera app. You can also turn this off, if you want to ensure only fresh snaps taken with the LiveWall Camera (but most of our users prefer to let guests use their own apps and also upload photos after the event is over).

Can I download photos and videos after my event?

Yes, with LiveWall Plus or Premium you can download all your photos and videos one by one, or everyone in one go as a ZIP file. You can also let guests download any files they see in the feed. We store the original high-resolution photos and videos (exactly as uploaded) so all media retain its original quality.

Can I share the photos with my guests?

You can choose to do so! Share the feed to allow anyone to follow your event from their smartphone. You can also share the download link to the ZIP file after the event to let everyone download the high-resolution photos.

Who can see the photos?

LiveWall is private, and only those you share your private links with can see your photos. With LiveWall Plus you can password protect your wall. With LiveWall Premium you can also enable end-to-end encryption which protects your photos with industry grade encryption so that nobody (not even we if we wanted to) can see your photos.

Does LiveWall support videos?

Yes, LiveWall Premium supports videos of up to 10 minutes length.

What is LiveWall Free?

LiveWall Free lets you easily test and see if LiveWall is right for you, or run spontaneous events. We'll keep your wall and photos for 24 hours, or one week if you register with your email address. You may upload a reasonable amount of photos, currently that limit is set to 10 for temporary walls and 50 when you register with an email address. There are usage limits to prevent abuse.

What is LiveWall Plus?

LiveWall Plus is a paid upgrade with more options and features. It is not a subscription, only a one-time fee per wall you choose to upgrade. In short, you can upload as many photos as you want, and we'll keep them safe for a full year.

What is LiveWall Premium?

LiveWall Premium is a paid upgrade with even more options and features. You can upload videos of up to 10 minutes length, and you can enable industry-grade end-to-end encryption to protect your content.

Can I protect my wall with a password?

Yes, you can protect your wall with a password if you purchase LiveWall Plus or LiveWall Premium. This will require anyone accessing your feed or wall to enter the password before they can see the photos.

How does LiveWall compare to POV, GuestPix, WedUploader, Celebrate, Lense, Kululu, LiveShareNow, SocialWalls, Rompolo, Evental, PixelParty, TacBoard, RequestNow, Piccnic?

You have options to choose from, and that is great! LiveWall came about as an experiment on designing Green Software (see below). We're using the best of modern cloud technologies, which means we can operate with very little (or no) overhead, and therefore offer LiveWall at a very competitive price. We try to make it user friendly and fun, and believe the market is a big ocean where many boats can sail. If you find LiveWall is a great match for you, we're happy to have you on board! Plus, we take privacy and security very seriously. Your data is protected by Norwegian Privacy Laws which are among the strictest in the world. We're the only provider that offers end-to-end encryption - which means neither we nor anyone else can see what you share.

What are the CO2 emissions from LiveWall?

LiveWall is designed to be as environmentally friendly as possible, in accordance with guidelines from the Green Software Foundation. We're using the most environmentally friendly data centers in the world, offload processing to the smartphones where photos are taken, limit network traffic to the absolute minimum, and the server side of the solution is designed to Scale To Zero, which means it does not emit carbon at all when not in use.

Does LiveWall feed the AI monsters?

We are not training AI models, and will not grant anyone access to your photos or videos. Our site rejects all well-behaving crawlers from accessing user content, so your content will not be discoverable by those big spiders that feed the giant AI monsters. To be completely sure a leaked link does not feed the evil bots, protect your wall with a password or End-to-End Encryption.

How many users, photos, and videos can LiveWall support?

We are enforcing reasonable use limits on LiveWall Free. For Plus and Premium, we have not set any hard limits. It will work for events with hundreds of guests and thousands of photos. With LiveWall Premium you can upload up to 2 hours of video (each video can be up to 10 minutes long).If you run events where you expect more than 500 people sharing photos and accessing the feed, please reach out in advance so we can find a solution that works for both of us. We're a small company, and there is real cost for us for every user and photo. Contact us on hello@livewall.no.

How long does it take to upload photos and videos?

We have storage servers all across the globe connected to the world's fastest internet backbone. Upload speeds will therefore only be limited by your mobile or wifi connection. LiveWall uploads multiple photos and videos at the same time to make sharing photos as fast and effortless as at all possible.

For how long can I upload photos to my event?

You and your guests can upload photos to your event for 90 days after the event has started. This should give you ample time co collect photos also after the event - some folks may need some time to curate and choose what they want to share.

When does my year of storage end?

The Terms of Service says 'Your content will be stored for one year from the start of your event'. We understand you need time to plan an event, and may need to distribute QR codes and links to your guests in good time before your event. You can therefore buy Premium in good time before your event. We assume your event has started when the wall has more than 100 photos, and will keep your photos for one year from that point. You can see the event start date on your User Profile page (after login). This could take a days, weeks, months, or even years. You decide. (We recommend you turn off the Camera and Upload until a reasonable time close to your event, but many like to encourage guests to upload preparation photos too!)

When should I purchase LiveWall?

When you know LiveWall is right for you, you can safely make your purchase, even well in advance of your event. This gives you time to print QR codes, distribute links to guests and be prepared, even practice using it. LiveWall will consider your event started when you have uploaded 100 photos, so it does not matter if your event is many months away when you make the purchase. You could also buy it a minute before your event starts, if that is your cup of tea.