Photo Storage and Access
Understanding storage plans, download options, and keeping photos forever
Introduction
Understanding how long your wedding photos are stored is crucial for preserving your memories. This guide explains Snapeen's storage plans, how to download your photos, and how to keep them forever.
💡 Pro Tip
Always download your photos soon after your wedding! We'll send reminder emails, but don't wait until the last day of your storage period.
Storage Plans Explained
Snapeen offers different storage durations based on your needs:
Free Event (7 Days)
- Duration: 7 days of photo storage
- Best For: Small gatherings, testing the platform, birthday parties
- Features: Unlimited uploads, full quality, all features included
- After 7 Days: Gallery becomes inaccessible (download beforehand!)
One-Time Event (30 Days)
- Duration: 30 days of photo storage
- Best For: Most weddings, engagement parties, anniversaries
- Features: Everything in Free + longer access time
- After 30 Days: Gallery becomes inaccessible
Premium Plan (90 Days)
- Duration: 90 days of photo storage
- Best For: Destination weddings, multi-day events, delayed downloads
- Features: Everything in One-Time + extended access
- After 90 Days: Gallery becomes inaccessible
How Long Are Photos Stored?
Storage duration starts from your event creation date:
⚠️ Important
Your storage countdown begins when you create the event, not when your wedding happens! Plan accordingly if creating your event weeks in advance.
Important Timeline Information
Free Plan: Photos accessible for 7 days from event creation
One-Time: Photos accessible for 30 days from event creation
Premium: Photos accessible for 90 days from event creation
Countdown Timer: Your dashboard shows exactly how many days remain
Email Reminders: We'll email you at 7 days, 3 days, and 1 day before expiration
Downloading Before Expiration
Make sure to download all photos before your storage period ends:
Quick Download Process
- Log in to your Snapeen dashboard
- Navigate to your wedding event
- Click "Download All Photos" button
- Save the ZIP file to your computer
- Verify the download completed successfully
- Create backups in multiple locations
What Happens After Expiration?
- Your gallery becomes inaccessible to you and guests
- Photos are permanently deleted from our servers
- Your QR code and link stop working
- No recovery is possible after deletion
- Download is the only way to keep photos permanently
Extending Storage Time
If you need more time before your plan expires:
💡 Pro Tip
If you might need extra time, consider starting with a longer plan (One-Time or Premium) rather than upgrading later.
Upgrade Your Plan
- Upgrade from Free to One-Time for 30 total days
- Upgrade from One-Time to Premium for 90 total days
- Extensions are prorated based on time remaining
- Upgrade through your dashboard anytime before expiration
Can't Extend After Expiration
Once your storage period ends, photos are permanently deleted. There are no extensions or recoveries after expiration. This is why downloading during your storage period is essential!
Best Practices for Photo Storage
Do's:
- Download photos within the first week after your wedding
- Create multiple backups (cloud + external drive)
- Set calendar reminders before your expiration date
- Choose a plan with comfortable time for downloading
- Verify your downloads are complete before expiration
- Share important photos with family before expiration
Don'ts:
- Don't wait until the last day to download
- Don't rely on Snapeen as your only photo storage
- Don't ignore expiration reminder emails
- Don't create your event too early before your wedding
- Don't assume you can recover photos after expiration