Getting Started - PicPic Launcher for iPad

Open PicPic Launcher on your iPad.

After signing in, Launcher will display your available events.
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Tap Forgot Password and follow the instructions on the password reset page.

You can also tap the Help icon from the Login screen if you need assistance.

The Events screen displays the available Capture and Share events associated with your account.

Events that have ended or expired will no longer appear in the list.

Launcher displays three event statuses:

​Draft - The event has not been published. Files uploaded to a Draft event will contain a DRAFT watermark.
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Upcoming - The event has not reached its scheduled start time. Files uploaded to an Upcoming event will contain an UPCOMING watermark.
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Published - The event is active and ready for normal sharing. Files uploaded to a Published event will not receive an event-status watermark.

​Tip: If you changed the event in the PicPic Social dashboard, tap Update to refresh the event information in Launcher.

The Last Updated time shows when Launcher last retrieved your event information.

After selecting your event, Launcher opens the Watch Folder screen.

A watch folder tells Launcher where to look for new photos and videos.

Tap the + button to add a source.
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You can choose between Folder and Library.
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Choose Folder when your event files are stored in Apple's Files app.

This can include folders stored directly on your iPad or cloud storage folders available through Files.

The selected folder will now appear on the Watch Folder screen.
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Turn on Subfolders if you also want Launcher to monitor folders contained inside your selected folder.
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Choose Library when your photos and videos are stored in the iPad photo library.

The selected album will appear on the Watch Folder screen.
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If your selected folder or album already contains files, Launcher will ask whether you want those existing files uploaded to your event.
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Tap YES to upload the existing files.

Tap NO if you only want Launcher to process new files added afterward.

If Launcher detects that you're using a cloud storage folder, a cloud icon will appear on the folder, and a notification will appear.

Cloud storage providers may not synchronize files immediately or at regular intervals. Make sure the files needed for your event are available on the iPad.
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Once you've selected at least one valid source, tap Start Sharing.
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If Print Sharing is enabled for the event, Launcher will take you to Printer Setup first.

Otherwise, you'll continue to the Upload Queue.

If Print Sharing is enabled for the event, Launcher displays the Printer Setup screen before sharing begins.
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PicPic Launcher currently supports AirPrint-compatible printers. Only AirPrint-compatible printers that are available to your iPad can be selected in Launcher.
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Before continuing, make sure your printer is turned on and connected to the same network as your iPad.
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PicPic Launcher currently only detects AirPrint-compatible printers.

Tap Paper Size and select the size you're using.

Fit prints the complete image. A blank space may appear if the photo and the paper have different proportions.
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Fill fills the entire paper. Parts of the photo may be cropped when the image and paper have different proportions.
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If you're displaying 2×6 strips that will also be printed, turn on I am displaying 2×6 strips that will be printed.

When you're finished, tap Start Sharing.

After you start sharing, Launcher opens the Upload Queue.

The Upload Queue shows the files being uploaded and their current status.

Uploading means the file is currently being uploaded.

Keep the iPad connected to the network while uploads are in progress.
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Completed means the file was uploaded successfully.

When all files are finished, Launcher displays All Uploaded.

Failed means the file could not be uploaded.
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After correcting the network or upload issue, tap Retry All to retry the failed files.

Tip: If you've changed something in the PicPic Social dashboard while Launcher is running, tap Update to retrieve the latest configuration.
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If you try to leave the Upload Queue while sharing is active, the app may warn you:

​"Exiting the Upload Queue will clear any pending or future files that haven't been uploaded yet."
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Tap Cancel to stay on the Upload Queue.

Tap Continue only if you're sure you want to exit and stop monitoring pending or future files.

Do not exit the Upload Queue while files are still pending unless you're okay with clearing pending or future uploads.

Your event name appears near the top of the Upload Queue.

Tap the Event Name to open Sharing Station Access.

The Virtual Sharing Station allows guests to access your event through a web browser.

From this screen, you can:

PicPic Share turns another iPad into a dedicated guest sharing station.

From the PicPic Share section, you can:

For full setup and guest-sharing instructions, see Getting Started: PicPic Share for iPad.

Tap the network icon at the bottom of PicPic Launcher to open the Network Menu.

Sharing Settings displays information about the current event and sharing session.

Use this screen to confirm your event, watch folder, Launcher connection, and sharing activity.

You can also use Launcher to test your current internet connection.

When the test finishes, Launcher displays your upload speed and connection rating.

If PicPic Social Support asks for your results, tap Share Results, then Send Report.

Check your event status.

Files uploaded to Unpublished / Draft events receive a DRAFT watermark, while files uploaded to Pending / Upcoming events where the date has not yet arrived receive an UPCOMING watermark.

Use a Published event when you're ready for your live event and are ready to proceed watermark-free.

Cloud storage services may not synchronize immediately.
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Make sure the files are available and downloaded to your iPad before starting your event.

You can also run a Speed Test from the Network Menu. Slow upload speeds can prevent your files from uploading successfully.