photo booth software for free

Photo booth software you pay for only when you print photos

For event companies and photo booth rentals – license tied to printer paper, no subscription and no time limits

Most photo booth software works like a subscription. You pay several hundred upfront annually, regardless of whether you have bookings or your booth sits in storage. After a year, the license expires and you pay again. If you change computers or upgrade to a newer operating system, you often have to buy a new license from scratch.

Fotillo works differently. You buy printer paper, you get an activation code for exactly as many prints as the roll contains. You have bookings – you print photos and earn money. Paper runs out – you buy another set and another license. No dead seasons where you're paying for software you're not using.

Three things you'll notice right away:
Setup takes 10-15 minutes, you don't need an IT specialist or complicated configuration. The software supports Citizen CY-02 and DNP RX1HS printers with bidirectional communication. You get documentation and email support – no waiting days for responses or dealing with language barriers.

What doesn't work with standard solutions today

You buy an annual or two-year license, paying several hundred upfront. Fall and winter are dead seasons, the booth barely works, but the license keeps ticking. After two years you have to buy a new version – even if the old one worked flawlessly. Changing computers? In many cases, it means buying another license because the previous one was tied to the old hardware.

Technical support is either non-existent or difficult to reach. If something breaks, you waste time searching for solutions in forums or wait days for a response.

How does Fotillo work with paper-activated licensing?

You buy paper for CY-02 or RX1 printer – typically a set of two rolls, meaning 1400 prints. Along with the paper, you get an activation code for those 1400 photos. You install Fotillo in 10-15 minutes, edit templates to your needs, connect the printer. Everything works immediately.

You print photos at events – the license counter decreases with each print. You have full control over what's left and know when to buy more paper. Paper runs out, you buy the next set, you get the next license. Zero stress about expiring subscriptions, zero hidden costs.

A free version is available for testing. You can check how the software works before spending money. Limitations:

• no email sending of photos
• no QR codes for downloading photos to phone
• no printing photos from phone
• no printing photos from photographer
• no payment processing for prints
• no advertising display during printing

It's enough to see the interface, test templates, and check printer compatibility.

What you gain after implementation

You pay for the software when you earn from photos. No subscription means no stress about renewal deadlines and payment reminders. Hundreds of thousands of photos have been printed through Fotillo - the software has been working for over 10 years and we keep developing it. Dozens of companies already use it daily.

You get documentation and email support. If something doesn't work, you get a response without language barriers or waiting for translations. The print counter doesn't disappear after a year – the license is valid until you use all photos from the set.

Who is this best for

For event companies that rent photo booths seasonally or occasionally. No bookings for half a year? You don't pay for software sitting unused. For photo booth manufacturers looking for software to build into their devices and want to avoid licensing problems with customers. For photographers growing their business who don't want to pay upfront for licenses before they start earning from the booth.

Fotillo photo booth software is definitely one of the most interesting solutions on the market. Simple operation for the user and easy management for the operator is the most important feature of our solution. If you're thinking about creating your own photo booth, our software will be an excellent choice. Our program is very user-friendly, it was created for unattended vending photo booths, which is why great emphasis was placed on stable operation and simple use. This is the most affordable software with such capabilities. Companies and individuals who purchased a photo booth or Citizen printer from us incur no additional software maintenance costs. When purchasing media, they receive an activation code and will have access to the latest version.

Photo booth software features:

• intuitive and multilingual user interface
• 6 modes with different photo layouts
• live preview while taking photo
• configurable timers for photos
• graphic filter selection
• print quantity selection
• printer and media status communication verification (F2)
• easy photo personalization using text (F3)
• ability to repeat or accept individual photos
• photo template personalization, ability to save original camera photos

Template examples:

All templates are available in the Collage directory. You can edit the Frame.png file and modify it for your own needs.

Software launch:

FotilloStart.exe file is responsible for ensuring the main program runs continuously, stays on top, and sends photos via email.

Fotillo.exe is the main program and is sufficient for basic operation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the demo version have full functionality?
No. The demo version doesn't send photos via email, doesn't generate QR codes, doesn't handle payments, and doesn't display ads during printing. However, you can check the interface, templates, and printer support – everything needed to evaluate whether the software fits your photo booth.

How long is the license valid?
Until you use all the prints. If you buy a 1400-photo set, you have 1400 prints – with no time limits. You can use them in a month or a year, it doesn't matter.

What if I change computers?
The license is tied to a specific user on the computer. Transferring the software to new hardware requires contacting us. We'll tell you what to do to have the right number of prints on the new device.

Do I get technical support?
With the standard paper version: documentation and email contact. Training and dedicated phone support are additional options, but not required for daily operation.

Which printers are supported?
The software works with Citizen printers (CY and CY-02 series) and DNP (DS-RX1 and DS-RX1HS series). Support for other models is in development – if you have a different printer, it's worth asking about current status.

Can I customize templates?
Yes, the software allows editing templates, adding your own graphics, texts, and layouts. Each template has a Frame.png file that is overlaid on the photo and you can edit it freely. The manual shows how to do it step by step, without programming knowledge.