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Spec score 8.7 #2 of 26 in Photo Booth Software

What it is

FreeBooth is open-source freeware for building a DIY photo booth. It works with cameras that connect to a PC and transfer pictures using tethering software, including DSLR cameras; the homepage says supported cameras can connect by USB or WiFi. Guests can share photos by email, with sending postponed until an internet connection is available. Printing can be enabled, and either printing or email sharing can be disabled. An embedded server lets devices on the same network view the latest picture and a slideshow, and users can customize colors for an event. The download page lists Windows 7, 8, and 10, Linux, and Mac OS X, and requires Java 7 or higher. English, Russian, and German are listed as languages. Canon EOS Utility and gphoto2 are named as tested transfer software. The maker invites questions and feature requests and says it will try to help. FreeBooth is listed for photo capture, printing, lead capture, and a live event gallery. The listed plan costs nothing.

Spec sheet

What it does
FreeBooth is desktop software for building a do-it-yourself photo booth with a camera and computer.Read 14 Oct 2026 · free-booth.com
Purpose
FreeBooth is open-source freeware for building a DIY photo booth.Read 2 Oct 2026 · free-booth.com
Integrations
The supported-camera page lists Canon EOS Utility and gphoto2 as tested transfer software.Read 2 Oct 2026 · free-booth.com
Privacy
The privacy statement says it applies to the maker’s web pages and that the website uses Google Analytics with IP anonymization.Read 2 Oct 2026 · free-booth.com
Support
The contact page invites questions and feature requests by email form.Read 14 Oct 2026 · free-booth.com
Headquarters
Dresden, GermanyRead 28 Sep 2026 · free-booth.com
Camera connections
The setup guide allows USB or Wi-Fi camera connections.Read 14 Oct 2026 · free-booth.com
Camera coverage
The supported-camera page lists many Canon EOS models for EOS Utility and more than 1,200 cameras through gphoto2.Read 14 Oct 2026 · free-booth.com
Camera support
The maker says it works with nearly any camera that can connect to a PC, including DSLRs.Read 14 Oct 2026 · free-booth.com
Changelog: printing controls
The changelog records printing and an option to disable all sharing buttons in version 0.8.5.Read 14 Oct 2026 · github.com
Changelog: watermark
The public GitHub changelog records watermark-overlay functionality added in version 0.8.0.Read 14 Oct 2026 · github.com
Company identity
The legal disclosure names Johannes Wilke and gives Hohe Str. 73, 01187 Dresden, Germany as the responsible address.Read 14 Oct 2026 · free-booth.com
Customization
Users can change the booth color scheme for an event.Read 14 Oct 2026 · free-booth.com
Delayed email sending
An email wizard can send queued messages after connectivity returns.Read 14 Oct 2026 · free-booth.com
Direct email
The software also supports immediate email delivery when internet access is available.Read 14 Oct 2026 · sourceforge.net
Documentation
Official documentation consists of a getting-started guide, FAQ and contact support.Read 14 Oct 2026 · free-booth.com
Domain history
Scam Detector reports the free-booth.com domain was registered on 2016-02-19.Read 14 Oct 2026 · scam-detector.com
Email sharing
Guests can associate an email address with a favorite photo for later sending.Read 14 Oct 2026 · sourceforge.net
Embedded slideshow server
FreeBooth includes a local server for viewing photos and a slideshow from other devices on the same network.Read 14 Oct 2026 · free-booth.com
Independent developer listing
A Russian software directory identifies Johannes Wilke as developer and GNU GPL v3 as the licence.Read 14 Oct 2026 · xn--90abhbolvbbfgb9aje4m.xn--p1ai
Installation method
SourceForge documentation instructs users to run FreeBooth.jar from the dist directory or double-click it.Read 14 Oct 2026 · sourceforge.net
Java troubleshooting
The FAQ says FreeBooth requires Java 8 and recommends running the JAR from a command prompt for diagnosis.Read 14 Oct 2026 · free-booth.com
Languages
The listed interface languages are English, Russian and German.Read 14 Oct 2026 · free-booth.com
Licence
SourceForge identifies the project licence as GNU General Public License version 3.0.Read 14 Oct 2026 · sourceforge.net
Limit: mail compatibility
The changelog notes TLS email errors and says only Gmail and one other small provider had been tested.Read 14 Oct 2026 · github.com
Limit: slideshow compatibility
The changelog says the slideshow server was removed in version 0.9.3 because it was incompatible with Java 8, with version 0.9.1 suggested when it is needed.Read 14 Oct 2026 · github.com
Limit: third-party trust concern
Scam Detector assigns free-booth.com an algorithmic trust score of 18.7/100 and labels it suspicious, while also noting valid HTTPS.Read 14 Oct 2026 · scam-detector.com
Local slideshow
An embedded server lets devices on the same network as the PC view the latest picture and a slideshow.Read 2 Oct 2026 · free-booth.com
Offline operation
The booth can capture photos without internet access at the event.Read 14 Oct 2026 · sourceforge.net
Photo sharing
Guests can share photos by email, and email sending can be postponed until an internet connection is available.Read 2 Oct 2026 · free-booth.com
Praise: free and open source
Both visible SourceForge reviewers thanked the developer for providing a free open-source program.Read 14 Oct 2026 · sourceforge.net
Praise: localization
A SourceForge reviewer specifically thanked the developer for cooperating on a Russian translation.Read 14 Oct 2026 · sourceforge.net
Printing
Printing can be enabled, while printing and email sharing can each be disabled.Read 14 Oct 2026 · free-booth.com
Rating on SourceForge
5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviewsRead 14 Oct 2026 · sourceforge.net
Security and privacy
The privacy statement says the website uses Google Analytics with IP anonymization and German data-protection rules.Read 14 Oct 2026 · free-booth.com
Slideshow behavior
The slideshow shows the newest image and, after 60 seconds without a new image, rotates random pictures every five seconds.Read 14 Oct 2026 · free-booth.com
SourceForge project status
SourceForge labels FreeBooth beta, credits johanneswilke, and records the last update as 2025-06-14.Read 14 Oct 2026 · sourceforge.net
Supported systems
The download page lists Windows 7, 8, and 10, Linux, and Mac OS X, and says Java 7 or higher is required.Read 2 Oct 2026 · free-booth.com
System requirements
The download page lists Windows 7/8/10, Linux and Mac OS X, with Java 7 or newer.Read 14 Oct 2026 · free-booth.com
Tethering dependency
Photos must be copied into FreeBooth's images folder by separate tethering software.Read 14 Oct 2026 · free-booth.com
Tethering integrations
The maker documents Canon EOS Utility and gphoto2 as tested transfer tools.Read 14 Oct 2026 · free-booth.com
Touchscreen support
SourceForge describes the interface as optimized for touchscreens.Read 14 Oct 2026 · sourceforge.net

Plans and prices

FreeBooth Free Freeware photo booth software Read 2 Oct 2026 · free-booth.com
FreeBooth Free open-source freeware · requires compatible camera tethering software · Java/JRE 7 or higher listed Read 14 Oct 2026 · free-booth.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Freeware plan at free
  • Supports USB or WiFi camera connections
  • Email sending can wait for internet access
  • Local network slideshow available
  • Printing and email sharing can be disabled

Limits

  • Requires Java 7 or higher
  • Camera use depends on PC tethering software
  • Listed Windows versions are 7, 8, and 10

Who it suits

FreeBooth suits people setting up a DIY photo booth with a PC-connected camera and tethering software. Its local slideshow, email sharing, and optional printing may fit event setups where guests use devices on the same network.

Verdict

FreeBooth gives DIY photo booth setups camera capture, optional printing, email sharing, and a local slideshow. Check the listed operating-system versions and Java requirement before setting it up.

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