What's the best way to organize photos?
Delete duplicates and old screenshots first, then sort what matters into a few boxes, five to ten rather than fifty. Make everything searchable so you never have to sort perfectly. Read the full guide.
How do I remove duplicate photos?
Use a tool that groups pictures that look the same and keeps the best copy of each. Shotbox keeps the one you starred or put in a box, otherwise the newest, and sends the rest to the trash for 30 days. See the step-by-step guide.
How do I free up space on my phone?
Photos, screenshots and videos usually take the most space. Delete duplicates and old screenshots, remove large videos you've backed up, then empty the trash. Read how to free up space.
How do I organize Google Photos?
Use a few albums for what you come back to, favorite the important photos and rely on search for the rest. Clean out screenshots and duplicates regularly, because they bury the photos you care about. See the Google Photos guide.
Can I save links too?
Yes. Share a link to Shotbox from any app, or paste it in. You get a preview with the title and picture, and you can search it and file it in a box like your screenshots.
Where are my screenshots saved?
On Android, usually in Pictures/Screenshots, and on some phones in DCIM/Screenshots. Shotbox shows all of them in one place and leaves the files where they are, so they stay in your camera roll.
Does Shotbox upload my photos?
No. Reading, searching and sorting all happen on your phone, and there's no account. If you turn on backup, your pictures go to your own Google Drive, never to a Shotbox server. The app only sends anonymous usage stats, never your pictures or their text.
What happens to my photos if I uninstall?
They stay in your gallery. Shotbox never moves them into a hidden vault. Your boxes are stored in the app, so back them up to Google Drive if you want to keep them.
Which phones does it work on?
Shotbox is on Google Play for Android phones running Android 13 or newer. An iPhone version is next: join the waitlist below to hear when it's out.
How much will it cost?
Shotbox is free. An optional one-time Pro upgrade will add Google Drive backup and the web app. No subscription.
