Short answer: your guests don't need to download anything. A correctly set-up QR code, scanned with the phone camera, opens an upload page directly in the browser. The guest picks a photo, taps "Upload", done — no App Store, no signup, no password.
Why "I won't install an app" is the biggest barrier
A large share of wedding guests are over 50, and downloading a new app and creating an account is a real deterrent. Any app-based solution loses half your photos before it starts. The single factor that drives participation is friction dropping to zero.
How the browser-based flow works
- Point the phone camera at the QR code on the table card.
- The link opens an upload page in the browser (a web app).
- The guest picks photos/videos from their gallery and can add a short note.
- Upload finishes; the photo lands in the shared album instantly.
The lower the friction, the higher the participation. A single extra step — installing an app — can halve guest uploads.
iOS and Android alike
A browser-based solution is platform-independent. AirDrop only works between iPhones (Android is ~70% globally), while QR + browser behaves the same for everyone.
The verdict
The answer to "my guests won't download an app" is simple: they don't have to. QR code + browser lets even the least tech-savvy guest upload in seconds. See exactly how it works on our how it works page, or create your event now.