Integrating Google Photos Upload into the Pibooth Application

Integrating Google Photos Upload into the Pibooth Application

The Pibooth application is a popular photo booth application that allows users to capture and print photos. With the “pibooth-google-photo” plugin, users can now upload their photos directly to their Google Photos album. This integration provides a convenient way for users to share their pictures with friends and family.

Installation and Configuration

To get started, simply install the “pibooth-google-photo” plugin by running the following command:

$ pip3 install pibooth-google-photo

Once installed, you need to configure the application to upload pictures to your desired Google Photos album. This can be done by editing the “pibooth” configuration file. Under the “[GOOGLE]” section, you can specify the album name using the “album_name” parameter.

[GOOGLE]
album_name = Pibooth

Additionally, you need to provide a credentials file downloaded from the Google API. This file contains the necessary authentication information for accessing your Google Photos account. Specify the path to this file using the “clientidfile” parameter.

Granting Secured Access

Access to your Google Photos album is granted through a credentials file, which is generated by following a series of steps outlined in the documentation. The article provides a detailed guide on how to obtain this file, including creating a project in the Google Photos Library API, generating the necessary credentials, and downloading the credential file.

It’s worth noting that the credentials file does not contain your Google credentials and can only be used by the “pibooth” application.

Picture URL and Security Measures

After each photo is uploaded to the Google Photos album, the plugin sets the uploaded picture URL to the “app.previouspictureurl” attribute. It’s important to note that for security reasons, the URL expires after 1 hour. This ensures that only the intended recipients have access to the shared photos.

Conclusion

Integrating Google Photos upload functionality into the Pibooth application enhances the user experience and simplifies the process of sharing photos from the photo booth. By following the steps outlined in this article, users can configure the application, grant secured access to their Google Photos album, and enjoy seamless photo sharing.

Tags: Python, Pibooth, Google Photos, Integration, Configuration, Credentials