Yes, for almost everything. Pictor does its image processing in the cloud, which keeps the work off your device — but it means a connection is not optional.
What stops working without a connection
| Feature | Why |
|---|---|
| AI images, AI video, AI effects | Generated in the cloud |
| Cloud background removal | Processed in the cloud |
| Email and text delivery | Sent by Pictor, or through your own SendGrid and Twilio if you connect them |
| Public gallery | Guests load it over the web |
| Slideshow | Pulls photos from the cloud |
| Sharing Station | Pulls sessions from the cloud |
| Virtual booth | Guests reach it over the web |
What still works
On-device background removal runs on the booth itself and needs no connection.
Planning for a venue with poor wifi
Tip - Test on the venue's actual network before the day, not on your phone's hotspot standing in the car park. Venue wifi is often fine for a laptop and not fine for continuous uploads.
Tip - A mobile hotspot as a backup is worth the cost on any paid event.
Tip - If the venue's connection is genuinely unreliable, plan an event that leans on printing and on-device processing rather than AI and instant delivery.
Important - Check your connection at the booth's actual position, not at the entrance. A wall between you and the access point changes everything.