Welcome to Pictor! This guide gets you from sign-up to your first live photo booth as fast as possible. We'll cover the essentials — creating your account, setting up a Simple Mode event, testing it, and going live. If you're looking for advanced customization, check out [Creating My First Event](https://support.pictor.pro/en/articles/10560851-creating-my-first-event "https://support.pictor.pro/en/articles/10560851-creating-my-first-event") after you're comfortable with the basics. --- # What You'll Need - **Your device** — Pictor runs on iPhone, iPad, Android phones and tablets, and as a Virtual Booth on any Mac or PC browser. Check [system requirements](https://support.pictor.pro/en/articles/10561285-what-are-the-system-requirements-to-run-pictor "https://support.pictor.pro/en/articles/10561285-what-are-the-system-requirements-to-run-pictor") for supported models. - **A stable internet connection** — Wi-Fi or a mobile hotspot. Pictor needs internet for AI processing. - **A Pictor account** — Sign up at app.pictor.pro if you haven't already. - **A license** — You'll need an active license to run live events. See [Licenses and Tokens](https://support.pictor.pro/en/articles/10560989-licenses-and-tokens "https://support.pictor.pro/en/articles/10560989-licenses-and-tokens") for details. --- # Step 1: Download and Sign In 1. Download the **Pictor** app from the App Store (iOS) or Google Play (Android). 2. Open the app and sign in with the email and password you used to create your account. 3. You'll land on the **Events** screen — this is your home base. *[Screenshot: Events screen after first login]* --- # Step 2: Create Your First Event 1. Tap the **+** button to create a new event. 2. Choose **Simple Mode** — it sets up smart defaults so you can get started fast. 3. Fill in the basics: **Event Name**, **Client Name**, and **Start and End Dates**. *[Screenshot: Simple Mode event creation form]* **Tip:** Don't overthink it for your first event. You can edit everything later. --- # Step 3: Pick a Template In Simple Mode, Pictor will prompt you to choose a **template** — this determines how your guests' photos will look. - Browse the available templates and pick one that fits your event style. - Templates include overlays, layouts, and AI effects like style transfers. - You can preview how each template will look before selecting it. *[Screenshot: Template selection screen]* **Tip:** Start with a simple overlay or frame for your first event. AI effects are powerful but use tokens — make sure you have enough before going live. --- # Step 4: Test Your Event Before going live, always test. From the **Control Panel**: 1. **Simulate** — Walks through the guest flow on-screen without using tokens. Use this first to check your screen flow and layout. 2. **Test** — Runs the full experience including AI processing (uses a test token). Use this to verify the output quality. *[Screenshot: Control Panel with Simulate and Test buttons]* --- # Step 5: Go Live 1. Open the **Control Panel**. 2. Tap **Launch Photo Booth**. 3. Your iPad enters the guest-facing experience — you're live! While running, the Control Panel tracks session count, active status, and displays a QR code for the sharing station or virtual booth. --- # Step 6: Share Photos with Guests By default in Simple Mode, Pictor enables a **Sharing Station** so guests can receive their photos via email, text, or QR code scan. For other sharing options (printing, Dropbox backup, virtual booth), see [Output Delivery In-Depth](https://support.pictor.pro/en/articles/10560970-output-delivery-in-depth "https://support.pictor.pro/en/articles/10560970-output-delivery-in-depth"). --- # Quick Troubleshooting | | | | --- | --- | | Issue | What to Do | | App won't load | Check your internet connection and try restarting the app. See [Loading Issues](https://support.pictor.pro/en/articles/10561312-i-m-having-issue-with-pictor-loading "https://support.pictor.pro/en/articles/10561312-i-m-having-issue-with-pictor-loading"). | | Photos not sending via text/email | Check [Email/Text Delivery Troubleshooting](https://support.pictor.pro/en/articles/14049125-troubleshooting-email-text-delivery "https://support.pictor.pro/en/articles/14049125-troubleshooting-email-text-delivery"). | | Ran out of tokens | Top up under **Billing → Tokens** in your account. | | AI output looks wrong | Make sure you're using a supported template and re-run a Test. | --- # What's Next? - [Creating My First Event](https://support.pictor.pro/en/articles/10560851-creating-my-first-event "https://support.pictor.pro/en/articles/10560851-creating-my-first-event") — The full walkthrough including Advanced Mode - [Workflow Settings In-Depth](https://support.pictor.pro/en/articles/10560960-workflow-settings-in-depth "https://support.pictor.pro/en/articles/10560960-workflow-settings-in-depth") — Build custom guest experiences - [Using AI Effects in the Template Editor](https://support.pictor.pro/en/articles/12947234-using-ai-effects-in-the-template-editor "https://support.pictor.pro/en/articles/12947234-using-ai-effects-in-the-template-editor") — Add AI-powered effects - [How to Set Up and Use Printing](https://support.pictor.pro/en/articles/12313380-how-to-set-up-and-use-printing-in-pictor "https://support.pictor.pro/en/articles/12313380-how-to-set-up-and-use-printing-in-pictor") — Connect a photo printer - [Analytics](https://support.pictor.pro/en/articles/10757511-analytics "https://support.pictor.pro/en/articles/10757511-analytics") — Track event performance --- # Need Help? Reach out through the chat widget on [pictor.pro](https://www.pictor.pro "https://www.pictor.pro") or email **support@pictor.pro**.