Comparison
Why WhatsApp and Google Drive miss your best wedding photos (and how one QR code fixes it)
We all know it: the day after the party you ask the group chat for photos. A few people send some, often in lower quality, and the rest never leave your guests' phones.
Why free workarounds afterwards often disappoint
| WhatsApp group | Google Drive / iCloud folder | Lumoura QR gallery | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Photo and video quality | WhatsApp compresses photos and videos heavily by default | Good quality, if guests use the right settings | Sharp HD photos and 1080p video |
| Barrier for guests | People forget once they're home, or don't want to spam the group | Uploading usually needs a Google or Apple account | Scan the QR code at the party and upload in the browser, no account |
| Overview & moderation | Photos buried between messages and memes | A folder full of file names like IMG_4829.HEIC | One tidy gallery; remove anything that doesn't belong with one tap |
| Download everything at once | Save photo by photo | Large folders often fail on mobile | One click: everything as a ZIP, stored on servers in the Netherlands |
| Cards on the tables | None | Design them yourself | Print-ready cards in A4, A6 and 10×15 cm in 4 themes |
Based on the default settings of WhatsApp, Google Drive and iCloud, which can differ per device and version.
How it works with Lumoura
- Put a QR card with your names and date on the tables.
- Guests scan it with their normal camera and share photos and videos during the party, no app or account needed.
- You see everything in the mobile web portal, send guests a heads-up when the album is ready and download it all as one ZIP afterwards.
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