Recently, there's been a lot of conversation about protecting kids' privacy online, especially on social media — but parents still want to share photos and videos of their little ones with friends and family to keep them in the loop. Some parents choose to blur their kids’ faces or only share pictures of them from behind, while others choose not to share photos of their children at all. Those are fine solutions, but that leaves you texting or emailing pictures to everyone who wants to see your kids… and honestly, that can be a huge hassle. So what are privacy-oriented parents supposed to do? Enter FamilyAlbum, a free family-focused photo- and video-sharing app. Here’s why the FamilyAlbum app is the perfect solution for parents who want to share photos without putting their kids on social media:
Privacy & Security Features
FamilyAlbum is private, secure, and has no third-party ads. Only friends and family you invite can see your album so strangers will never see your precious photos. The FamilyAlbum app offers a feature that allows admins to disable downloading photos and videos for all members of their album. When this feature is turned on, the app will also disable screenshots for all members using Android devices and discourage screenshots for iOS users with an error popup (unfortunately iOS doesn’t allow apps to disable screenshots). You never have to worry about your photos ending up somewhere you don’t want. The app saves your images, so you can recover photos even if you lose your phone. Plus, there are no third-party ads, so the app never shares your data with advertisers.
Easy Photo Sharing in a Closed Environment
Invite your family and friends to download the app, then upload photos to share! When you’re uploading, you can decide exactly who to share with. Album members will be notified whenever new photos or videos are added, so they won’t miss anything (and they can always turn them on or off at any time).
Grandparent-Friendly
The FamilyAlbum app is so easy to use that even grandparents will be able to stay in the loop, regardless of where they live. We live in a time when families are spread all over the world — the FamilyAlbum app lets you stay connected and keep family members in the loop with everything that’s going on. You can even connect with family members who speak other languages, since the app is available in eight languages: British & American English, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, and Traditional Chinese.
Free Unlimited Storage
How many other parents have run out of phone storage after having a baby? When 90% of your camera roll is photos of your kids, it’s easy to run out of space. The FamilyAlbum app offers free unlimited storage for photos and videos, so you can share and save every milestone, big or small, with loved ones. Most importantly, photos and videos will always be safe, even if you lose your device.
The privacy and security features are enough to convince any parent to switch to the FamilyAlbum app, but there are so many other great features as well! If you feel overwhelmed just thinking about how to organize and manage all your family photos and videos, FamilyAlbum will help you enjoy your memories and family milestones without the struggle. Here are some great features to keep in mind:
Automatic Organization
The FamilyAlbum app automatically organizes your photos and videos by month and date taken. The app displays your child’s age in months/years, so it’s perfect for tracking your little one’s growth. The app remembers what you already uploaded, so you never have to worry about accidentally uploading the same photo/video twice.
Free Photo Prints
Digital photos are amazing, but there’s something so wonderful about having a printed photo that you can frame or add to a photo album. With the FamilyAlbum app, you (and all your album members) get eight free prints every month! Choose your favorite photos, pick the sizing, select your border color, and decide if you want a matte or glossy finish, then just wait for the photos to arrive in the mail.
Photobooks
If you’re looking for the perfect gift for grandparents or just want some physical photos in your house, FamilyAlbum’s Photobooks are perfect for you. Starting at just $6.99, these albums come in three different styles: premium softcover, hardcover, and classic softcover. The FamilyAlbum app suggests photos for your photobooks each month, so choosing pictures is easier than ever.
We know what you're thinking: "If storage is free AND you get 8 free prints every month then how does the app make enough money to stay in business?" FamilyAlbum makes money two ways: (1) when you purchase a photobook, extra prints, or other product from the app, and (2) when you register for their Premium service. But don't worry, you won't find yourself paywalled out of the app. The free version comes with all the essentials that you need for sharing and saving all your family moments.
If you’re looking for the perfect app to share family photos (without the risks of social media), look no further than FamilyAlbum. It’s completely free to use, but you can upgrade to a premium subscription to unlock extra features.
Learn more about FamilyAlbum here!
