Securely organize and share your school’s media
PhotoCircle is a private, school-controlled platform for sharing photos and videos. Collect classroom moments, school events, sports, and activities in one organized space with clear permissions for who can upload, who can view, and how content is shared.
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NDPA on SDPC Registry (16 states)
TEC SDPA Provider
SOC 2 Type II certified. NIST CSF aligned. Supports compliance with GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, PIPEDA, and the EU AI Act.
Simple for School to use
Teachers and staff can upload photos, videos, and documents in seconds from any device. No training required.
Deeper connection with Families
Share classroom moments, events, and updates in one private space where families can access what matters — organized and secure.
School-Controlled Sharing
Invite-only sharing, fully managed by the school. Admins control who can access each class, group, or activity, with clear ownership and permissions.
Helping Schools Share What Matters
Share Classroom Moments
Give parents a window into everyday learning. Teachers and staff can share classroom activities, projects, and milestones privately and simply.
Capture Events & Activities
Field trips, assemblies, performances, and sports days are captured and shared in one place. No chasing photos afterward. Everything stays organized from the start.
Centralize Communication
Bring announcements, events, and important moments together in one private space that is easy for staff to manage and simple for families to access.
Media for Promotions & Yearbook
Collect photos and videos throughout the year and keep them organized. Reuse them for newsletters, websites, yearbooks, and enrollment materials.
Support Clubs, Sports & Programs
Create separate Circles for teams, clubs, and extracurriculars. Each group has the right access, ownership, and permissions built in.
Manage Sharing Across Classes
Organize content by class, grade, school, or campus. Built-in structure keeps everything clear, controlled, and easy to oversee.
How It Works
Simple to start. Easy to use.
Create a Circle
Set up a private Circle for a class, club, team, or school event, creating a secure space for shared content.
Add and Share Media
Upload photos, videos, and other media with captions, comments, and reactions to keep everyone aligned.
Invite Families and Staff
Easily add members through a shareable link, a scannable QR code, or via a direct invitation within the app.
Manage from Workspace
Organize your content, manage role-based access, and configure permissions, branding, and settings.
Admin Console — Roles & Permissions
Manage access and content in one place. Assign the right roles to teachers, staff, contributors, and guests while keeping everything controlled and secure.
Access Across Devices
Use PhotoCircle on phone, tablet, or computer — whatever fits the school day.
Search & Organization
Easily find photos, videos, and documents, organized by class, event, or activity.
Canva Integration*
Quickly use your school’s photos and videos directly in Canva to create newsletters, websites, enrollment materials, or yearbooks.
* Available on School Core
From Circle to Slideshow
Turn classroom and school moments into a simple slideshow — ready to share at events, meetings, or with families. No editing skills required.
Your School’s Branding
Add your school’s logo and colors to create a space that feels official and familiar.
Announcements & Updates
Share visual announcements in the same place families go for photos. Higher visibility, less missed information.
Up to 90-Day Deleted Data Recovery
Restore photos, videos, or documents if something is removed by mistake, helping protect important school content.
*Starter 30-day | Core 90-day
See How Schools Use PhotoCircle
Read how schools use PhotoCircle to simplify communication and stay organized.
How PhotoCircle Helped South Pike County School District Organize Photos and Tell Their Story Security & Compliance
The protection of your data is our highest priority. We are SOC 2, GDPR, and US Data Privacy compliant. Learn more about our security controls in our Trust Center.
Choose the Right Plan for Your School Predictable pricing based on school size. Organizational ownership. No surprises.
 K-12 Schools | School Starterstarting at $400/year | School Corestarting at $650/year |
|---|---|---|
| Unlimited teacher & staff moderator accounts |  | |
| Ad-Free | | |
| Media Package |  Standard Photos 3.1 MP | Videos 720p | Standard Photos 3.1 MP | Videos 720p optional upgrade to  High (+$250/year) Photos 12 MP | Videos 1080p |
| 4-Minute Video Clips | | |
| Custom Branding | Single Branding for All Circles | Configurable per Group |
| Roles & Permissions | Global Configuration for All Circles | Configurable per Group |
| Consent & Guidelines | Single Consent & Guidelines for All Circles | Configurable per Group |
| Deleted Data Recovery | 30-day | 90-day |
| Canva Integration Web Only |  | |
| Archiving | | |
| Documents | | |
| Slideshow Web Only | | |
| Mobile & Web Apps | | |
| Admin Console | | |
| Search | | |
| Updates (Announcements) | | |
| Groups | | |
| SSO Enforcement | | |
| Enterprise SSO (SAML) | | |
| Download as Excel | | |
| Watermark Overlays | | |
| Domain Enforcement | | |
| Secondary Groups | | |
| Account Ownership | Organization | Organization |
Not sure which plan fits your organization?
We support K–12 schools, programs & groups, and nonprofit & community — each with different needs.
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