Bug fixes and performance enhancements

Bug fixes and performance enhancements

Bug fixes and performance enhancements

We've upgraded our sharing + editing experiences — you're now able to edit your photos from your album! And to keep things simple and intuitive, we’ve removed the Color slider from the Polaroid Lab.

Bugfixes and UX improvements

Your photos have stories, and now there’s space to tell them. You can add a description to your scanned photos while scanning or later from the Album to capture camera settings, memories, moments, or anything you want to remember. We’ve also added a new Earn Points section in your account, where your creativity can turn into points and points can turn into discounts on polaroid.com. Keep creating. Keep remembering.

We’ve made an update for users in Texas to meet new requirements starting January 1 2026. Participating in a Creative Call and logging in with a Polaroid Membership account are now available for adults aged 18+. Everything else in the app works just as before — thanks for being part of Polaroid!

You can now disable Auto Shutter in the Polaroid Scanner. This gives you full control to frame and align your photo at your own pace, then tap the shutter when you’re ready—no countdown pressure.

Bugfixes and UX improvements

Bugfixes and UX improvements

Fresh phones, fresh prints! iPhone 17, 17 Pro, 17 Pro Max, and iPhone Air are now supported with the Polaroid Lab.

Bugfixes and UX improvements

Bugfixes and UX improvements

New version, same Polaroid charm—just a bit sharper. We fixed bugs and made things feel more instant(ly better). Keep shooting!

New version, same Polaroid charm—just a bit sharper. We fixed bugs, added helpful pop-ups for first-timers, and made things feel more instant(ly better). Keep shooting!

This version adds support for the Polaroid Flip. With modern innovation hidden inside an iconic point-and-shoot design, the Polaroid Flip is the ultimate instant camera for an analog life. Connect your Flip camera directly to the Polaroid app to unlock extra creative control: use your smartphone as a remote shutter, effortlessly compose group shots, and access new artistic tools like Program and Manual modes. Capture your vision with precision, right from your phone.

You can now submit once per Creative Call—this ensures a fair chance for everyone to showcase their best shot! We’re excited to see your most creative submissions, so make it count!

Got the new iPhone 16e? Polaroid Lab is ready for it! We've added support to keep everything running smoothly.

We've updated our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use to support Creative Calls and Instant Answers. There's also a new User Generated Content Policy explaining how we handle submitted content.

You can now see all entries from Creative Calls that are currently being judged—and even like your favorites!

We redesigned the Settings screen and moved support, feedback, and legal info there. This makes the home screen easier to navigate.

Join a Creative Call: read the brief and enter an ongoing photography competition. Explore submissions in a dedicated gallery, and share your favorites with friends.

We also fixed an issue where the share sheet wouldn’t close after sharing a scan via Messages.

Share the inspiration! Tap the share button on a photo in a Weekly 8 or Submission Winner gallery to share a link to it with your friends.

Discover entries as they happen! View user-submitted photos for ongoing Submissions while they’re still open.

Explore the Education section on the Home tab, featuring tips for portrait photography and Fred's expert insights into instant photography. Get inspired and elevate your Polaroid photo game today!

Now you can dive into the Weekly 8 archive and explore past galleries of standout photos curated by the Polaroid team.

Now you can dive into the Weekly 8 archive and explore past galleries of standout photos curated by the Polaroid team.

- The first edition of Instant Answers, where we dive into the age-old dilemma of lighting. Submit your questions and photos to be featured!
- Now you can use a "pull to refresh" gesture on the Home tab, to look for fresh Instant 8 galleries or Submissions.
- Now tapping twice on the bottom tab navigation will take you back to the top of the content.