Introduction#
Boothy turns any Windows PC into a professional, self-service photo booth. Guests interact directly with the touchscreen – no operator needed. Whether you're hosting a wedding, corporate event, birthday party, or trade show, Boothy handles everything from photo capture to sharing.
Boothy Desktop
The main photo booth app. Runs on your Windows PC as a fullscreen kiosk. Required for operation.
Companion Display
Optional. Shows a live photo slideshow and leaderboard on any TV or second screen.
Boothy Roamer
Optional. Lets guests capture photos using their own smartphones and upload them directly to the event.
System Requirements#
For the Photo Booth (Boothy Desktop)
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Windows 10 (64-bit) | Windows 11 |
| Processor | Dual-core 2 GHz | Quad-core 3 GHz |
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 500 MB + photos | SSD 50+ GB |
| Camera | USB webcam | Canon or Nikon DSLR via USB |
| Display | Any monitor | Touchscreen |
Supported Cameras
USB Webcam
Any USB webcam works out of the box. Best for casual events with good ambient lighting.
Canon DSLR
Connect a compatible Canon EOS camera via USB for professional photo quality and native shutter control.
Nikon DSLR
Connect a compatible Nikon DSLR via USB for professional results with native shutter control.
For the Companion Display (optional)
Any device with a modern web browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge) connected to the same local network as the booth. Smart TVs, tablets, laptops, and smartphones all work.
Installation#
Boothy installs via a simple Windows setup wizard. The whole process takes under five minutes.
Visit boothy.eu/download and download the latest Boothy installer.
Run the downloaded file (BoothySetup.exe) to start the setup wizard.
Follow the on-screen prompts and click Install.
Boothy launches automatically when installation is complete.
Getting Started#
The first time you launch Boothy, a setup wizard guides you through everything step by step. You can change all of these settings later in the admin panel.
Choose your language
Select German or English. All on-screen text and guest-facing messages use this language. You can switch at any time.
Set your admin password
Create a password to protect the settings during your event. Keep it short and easy to type on a touchscreen.
Customize your event branding
Enter your event name, choose a font style from 9 options, and pick a color scheme from 9 gradient presets. Your branding appears on the start screen and is embedded in every photo.
Select features
Choose which features to activate: QR code download, printing, gallery, AI background removal, stickers, video, boomerang, gamification, and Roamer.
Network & sharing settings
Configure your WiFi network if you enabled QR code sharing or email. Boothy detects available networks automatically.
Launch
Open the fullscreen kiosk – ready for guests – or go to the admin panel to fine-tune your setup first.
Start Screen#
The start screen is what guests see when they approach the booth. It is designed to be immediately intuitive – even for first-time users.
Touch to Start button
A large, prominent button invites guests to begin their photo session.
Live camera preview
Guests see themselves on screen in real time, so they know the camera is ready.
Event name & branding
Your event name and color scheme are displayed prominently at all times.
Floating photo gallery
Recent photos float around the screen, showing guests what kind of results to expect.
QR code for download
A persistent QR code lets guests access the photo gallery from their phone at any time.
Event timer
An optional countdown shows time until the event starts or ends, turning red as time runs out.
Capture Modes#
Boothy offers three capture modes. You decide which ones are available at your event – guests can then choose their preferred mode from the start screen.
The classic mode. A 3-2-1 countdown builds anticipation, then the shutter clicks to capture the moment. Guests see a live preview throughout. The result is a sharp, high-quality photo ready to share or print.
Record a short video clip. The duration is configurable in the admin panel. Great for capturing longer moments, speeches, or group interactions.
Records a short clip that plays forward and backward in a seamless loop – like Instagram Boomerang. Perfect for fun gestures, jumps, and celebrations.
Customize Your Photos#
After taking a photo, guests enter an editing screen to personalize their result before saving. Every photo is also automatically composed into your custom event template.
Photo Filters
Choose from 12 creative filters:
AI Background Removal (Premium)
Automatically separate the subject from the background and replace it with one of four options:
Keep original
No background change.
Blur background
The background is softened for a portrait-style depth effect.
Solid color
Replace the background with any color.
Custom image
Replace the background with an image – perfect for branded photo ops.
Stickers & Props (Premium)
Guests place fun stickers and props on their photo using touch gestures. Stickers can be dragged, resized with a pinch, and rotated freely. You can add custom sticker packs in the admin panel.
Photo Templates & Event Branding
Every photo is automatically composed into your custom event template. Templates frame the photo with your event name, logo, and decorative elements – giving every output a professional, branded look without any extra effort from guests.
Design templates in the admin panel with the visual drag-and-drop editor. Add photo slots, text overlays, and logo overlays wherever you like. Templates support both landscape and portrait orientations.
Sharing Photos#
Boothy offers multiple ways for guests to receive and keep their photos. You choose which sharing options to enable for your event.
After each photo, a unique QR code appears on screen. Guests scan it with their smartphone and the photo downloads instantly to their camera roll. No account or email address needed.
Print photos directly from the booth on any Windows-compatible printer. Supports A4, A5, A6, 10×15 cm, 4×6 in, and more. Enable AutoPrint to print automatically after every capture.
Guests enter their email address at the booth and receive their photo by email. Requires an email webhook to be configured in the admin panel under Network & Sharing.
All photos are automatically uploaded to your cloud storage after each capture. Supports Google Drive, Dropbox, and Nextcloud. Photos are queued when offline and synced when the connection returns.
Gallery#
All captured photos, videos, and boomerangs are saved to the device and accessible through the built-in gallery. Guests can browse from the start screen, and you can access it from the admin panel.
Filter by type
View all media or filter to show only photos, videos, or boomerangs.
Fullscreen lightbox
Tap any photo to view it fullscreen with pan and zoom.
Sort by date
Sort from newest to oldest or vice versa.
Saved automatically
All media is saved locally and persists between sessions.
Companion Display#
The Companion Display turns any TV, projector, or second monitor into a live event screen. It shows a live photo slideshow and – when Gamification is on – the live leaderboard. It runs in any web browser, no extra app needed.
How to set it up
In the admin panel, go to Network & Sharing and enable the Companion Display.
Note the URL shown (e.g. http://192.168.1.10:5050/companion).
On the TV or second device, open a browser and enter that URL.
The display syncs automatically and stays up to date in real time.
Live photo slideshow
A 3×3 grid of the most recent photos, updating automatically with each new capture.
Live leaderboard
Shows the current top 10 players when Gamification is enabled.
New photo highlight
Each new photo is highlighted with an animation for a few seconds.
Auto-rotation
Automatically alternates between gallery and leaderboard view.
Boothy Roamer#
Boothy Roamer extends your photo booth beyond the physical station. Guests and photographers can capture moments from anywhere at the event using their own smartphones – and every photo appears instantly in the main gallery, Companion Display, and gamification leaderboard.
What guests can do
Take photos on their phone
Use the smartphone camera to capture moments anywhere at the venue.
Upload to the event gallery
Photos appear instantly in the main gallery and on the Companion Display.
Browse event photos
Scroll through all photos from the event directly on their phone.
Like photos
Like their favorite photos from other guests.
Remote shutter
Trigger the main booth camera remotely – great for group shots from a distance.
No app needed
Roamer works entirely in the phone browser. No download or registration required.
How to activate Roamer
Enable Roamer in the admin panel under Features. A QR code for guests appears automatically on the start screen. Make sure all guest devices are connected to the same WiFi network as the booth.
Gamification & Leaderboard#
Turn your event into a friendly competition. Guests register at the booth, complete photo challenges to earn points, and compete on a live leaderboard. A great way to keep guests engaged and encourage more photos throughout the event.
How it works
Register at the booth
Guests enter their name (email is optional) and can optionally take a profile photo with a 3-second countdown.
Complete challenges
Guests select a challenge and take the required photo. You define the challenges – for example: 'Take a photo with the host' or 'Best group selfie'.
Earn points
Each completed challenge awards the configured number of points. Points accumulate in real time.
Celebrate the winners
The top 3 get gold, silver, and bronze on the leaderboard. Display it on the Companion Display for everyone to see.
Admin Panel#
The admin panel is your control center during events. Access it at any time without interrupting guests – the booth stays in kiosk mode while you work in the background.
How to open the admin panel
Tap quickly five times in the bottom-left corner of the screen, then enter your admin password. This gesture is invisible to guests and will not trigger by accident.
What you can manage
License Plans#
Boothy offers flexible plans to match any usage. All plans include the core photo booth experience. Premium plans unlock advanced features and remove all limits.
Free (Trial)
- Up to 10 captures total
- 50 prints per event
- All features unlocked for testing
- No time limit
Included with download
Premium
- Unlimited captures
- Unlimited printing
- AI background removal
- Stickers & props
- Cloud sync (Google Drive, Dropbox, Nextcloud)
- Boothy Roamer
- Boothy Cloud gallery
- Priority support
Day · Week · Month · Lifetime
How to activate your license
Purchase your license at boothy.lemonsqueezy.com.
Your license key arrives by email immediately after purchase.
Open Boothy – the activation screen appears automatically on first launch, or go to Admin Panel → License.
Enter your license key and click Activate.
All Premium features are unlocked instantly.
Help & FAQ#
Answers to the most common questions. If you do not find what you need, our support team is happy to help.
The camera is not being detected.
The Companion Display shows Connecting.
Photos look blurry or dark.
The printer is not printing.
Cloud sync is not working.
AI background removal looks inaccurate.
Guests cannot connect to Boothy Roamer.
Support
Did not find an answer? Our support team is happy to help.