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All packages for 64-bit Windows. The photo booth software starts with an automatically activated 14-day trial license; check the system requirements before downloading.

Software and tools

All packages include multilingual EULAs and the third-party licenses. Current introductory prices are on the pricing page.

AI service:

Windows Installer (64-bit release build)

Version 1.0.0 · Release build Download now Archive / older versions

Allows the use of AI background removals as an alternative to green screen
This software is additionally required for this functionality in RAWCaptureBooth.
If you do not want to use AI background removal, this software is not needed.
The software includes all AI models, so that no internet connection is required for operation later.
Around 1.5 GB of memory is used in addition while cutting out the person. Processing time per image depends on the processor: the faster the CPU, the sooner the cut-out is ready.
Attention: Only compatible with 64-bit Windows systems!

Cockpit - Start center software:

Windows Installer (32-bit release build)

Version 1.2.9 · Release build Download now Archive / older versions

Cockpit is the start center on site: it guides the end customer from the Wi-Fi connection through the connection test and the choice of operating mode to the start of the photo booth.
It is required neither for operation nor for remote administration.

Self-hosted web server:

Setup assistant for Windows (release build)

Web server version 1.5.1 · Release build Download now Process & requirements View live demo

Sets up the gallery, web album, single-image QR and event management on your own web space: enter the access details, press the button - the assistant handles upload, database and configuration in about five minutes.
All it needs is a web hosting package with PHP, a MySQL database and FTP access (tested and recommended: STRATO).

Photo Booth Setup Tool (FST):

Portable tool (release build)

Version 1.0.0 · Release build Download 64-bit Download 32-bit Archive / older versions

The Photo Booth Setup Tool optimises Windows for photo booth operation in just a few clicks: power and standby settings, notifications, edge swipe gestures, captive portal detection, update restarts, startup repair after power loss and more - each optimisation can be toggled and reverted individually.
Portable, no installation required - just run and optimise (administrator rights required).

Remote support:

For Windows, no installation

Based on RustDesk 1.5.1 (digitally signed) Download now

For help via remote access, only after arranging it with support:
1. Download and run the file, confirm the Windows prompt with “Yes”.
2. Pass on the ID shown by phone or e-mail.
3. Allow the incoming connection with “Accept”.
Nothing is installed and the connection can be ended at any time.
Source code (AGPL-3.0): GitHub

Build your own BLE buzzer:

Building guide (PDF, German) and firmware

Radio module: Seeed Studio XIAO nRF52840 Download now

Turns a party buzzer or any push button into a wireless trigger for the photo booth: one press fires the camera, and RAWCaptureBooth shows the battery level. No on/off switch needed, the buzzer goes to sleep on its own when idle.
The guide covers two variants: a party buzzer with sound and light (some soldering on the buzzer board) or a simple push button such as a mushroom button (no extra components). Both use the same firmware, and the photo booth tells several buzzers apart automatically.
The photo booth PC needs a Bluetooth adapter (Bluetooth Low Energy). The guide is currently available in German only.

System requirements

RAWCaptureBooth runs on ordinary Windows hardware. Capture, layout, printing and gallery work completely offline - an internet connection is only needed for licence checks, cloud upload, e-mail delivery, the web photo album and AI portraits.

  Minimum Recommended
Operating system Windows 10 or Windows 11, 64-bit in each case Windows 11, 64-bit
Processor 64-bit processor with two cores Four cores
Memory 4 GB 8 GB - needed when live view, GIF/boomerang and AI portraits come together. The AI service for background removal takes around 1.5 GB more while it is calculating
Disk space 2 GB for the program, plus room for the captures SSD with 20 GB free - one evening of captures quickly fills several gigabytes
Screen Touchscreen, portrait or landscape, 1280 × 800 or higher Full HD touchscreen
Ports One free USB port for the camera Several USB ports for printer, buzzer and lighting
Rights Administrator rights for the installation A dedicated Windows user account for photo booth operation
Runtimes Microsoft WebView2 Runtime and .NET Framework - already present on current Windows installations –

Depending on your setup

  • Camera: a DSLR or mirrorless camera from Canon, Nikon or Sony via USB - or a USB webcam. No additional software required.
  • Printing: a printer set up in Windows.
  • Wireless buzzer: a Bluetooth adapter (Bluetooth Low Energy). To build your own wireless buzzer: building guide in the download section.
  • Wired buzzer, relay and light control: one further USB port each.
  • Digital backgrounds without a green screen: the AI service in addition, also 64-bit. It ships with all AI models and works without internet, but takes around 1.5 GB of memory while cutting out the person. Processing time per image depends on the processor: the faster the CPU, the sooner the cut-out is ready.
  • Internet: for licence checks, cloud upload, e-mail delivery, the web photo album and AI portraits - at least occasionally.

Since version 3.3.0 RAWCaptureBooth is released as a 64-bit build only. On 32-bit Windows, version 3.2.0 keeps running but no longer receives new features - upgrade to 64-bit.