Group chats
Stop burying photos under new messages
When photos are posted one by one, they disappear under replies, reminders, and unrelated chatter. A pinned link gives the group one stable place to open the set.
The simple admin flow
1. Pick the set
Use only the photos members actually need: event highlights, class activity shots, club announcements, or a small project batch.
2. Share one entry point
Generate one link and one QR code from the same share. Pin the link, or put the QR code where people already look.
3. End the cycle cleanly
Set a view limit or expiry before sending, then revoke the share when that event or group cycle is finished.
Where this helps
Physical spaces
Use QR when the group is in the same place
For a class, club meeting, volunteer event, or local notice board, the QR code is easier than typing a link. People scan once and open the same share.
Access window
Keep old group links from living forever
Group photos are often useful for a short window: after an event, during sign-up, or while parents and members are checking a set. Add an expiry so the link has a natural ending.
Checklist for group admins
- Keep each share focused: one event, one class activity, one project, or one announcement set.
- Put the best or most explanatory image first.
- Use a clear description so members know what they are opening.
- Pin the link in chat; use the QR code for posters, slides, or printed notices.
- Set an expiry if the photos are only useful for a limited period.
- Revoke the share when the group cycle is done.
FAQ
No. Members can open the shared link or scan the QR code in a browser. The person managing shares can log in to keep track of them later.
MaiIMG supports up to 25 files per share. For larger groups or events, split by moment or purpose so each link stays easy to browse.
Use the direct link in chat, email, and documents. Use the QR code when members are in a physical place and scanning is easier than typing.
Yes. Set an expiry before sending, or revoke the share when the event, class, or activity is over.
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Give the group one clean photo link
Upload a focused photo set, get one link and one QR code, pin it where members can find it, and close access when the moment is over.
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