In short
- Set the Room to Upload only.
- Guests add photos, but can’t see the others.
- Only you see and download everything.
Switch off downloads for guests
In the Room’s Settings, keep Allow uploads on and turn Allow downloads off. The Room shows as Upload only.
Share the link
Guests open it, pick their photos or videos and tap Upload. They don’t see what the others sent, so a surprise stays a surprise.
Collect it all on your side
You see every file in your Room and download everything with Download all, in full quality. When you’re ready, you can open it up for everyone.
Questions
Can I let guests see the photos later?
Yes. Turn Allow downloads back on whenever you want, and everyone sees the Room.
Do guests need an account to upload?
No. They open the link and upload from their phone or computer.
Are the uploads compressed?
No. You get every file exactly as it was sent.
One link. Everyone’s photos.
Free up to 10 GB. Guests never need an account.