Do the people looking at the book need an app?
No. They open the short popcode.app address printed in the book in their phone’s web browser, allow the camera, and point it at a photo. There is nothing to download and no account to make.
Are there QR codes on the photos?
No. The photo itself is what the phone recognises. A small Popcode symbol in the corner shows which photos play, and the web address is printed once in the book.
Can a photo play a voice recording instead of a video?
Yes. Any photo can play a video clip or an audio recording, such as a grandparent telling the story behind the picture.
How long do the videos stay online?
Every Popcode comes with five years of hosting from the day you make it. Before that runs out, we email you so you can renew it or download your photos and videos. Nothing is switched off without a word from us first.
What does it cost?
You pay for the printed product. The videos linked to anything you buy from the Popcode Shop are free and unlimited. Each product page shows its starting price, and shipping is added at checkout. If you’d rather add videos to photos you already have, your first five are free; see Pricing.
Do you ship in the US?
Yes. Popcode is a US company and ships to addresses across the United States.
Can I change a video after the book is printed?
Yes. The printed page stays the same, but you can swap what a photo plays from your Popcode account at any time.
Does it work with old photos?
Yes, old or new. Photos with plenty of detail are the easiest for a phone to recognise; very plain or very dark pictures are harder.
