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Your guide to Artpic, in English and Hindi.

Choose who you are and read what matters to you. For anything else, write to us from the Contact page.

Visitors

Just looking around, or here to vote for a friend? You do not need an account for any of this.

Looking around
  • Competitions lists the active, upcoming and past competitions. Each card shows how long is left to enter or vote.
  • The Gallery shows every approved photo. Filter by newest, most voted or award winners, by competition or by category.
  • Featured and the Winners’ wall on the home page show the winning photos.
  • Notices from the organisers appear at the top of the home page, for example when results are announced or the site will be down for maintenance.
Voting and star ratings
  • During the voting dates anyone can vote, without logging in. Each person has one vote per competition and can move it to another photo or remove it.
  • Only a limited number of votes count from one internet connection, to keep voting fair.
  • Every photo can also be rated from 1 to 5 stars. Votes and ratings guide the judges; their decision is final.
Using it like an app
  • Install the site as an app: use the install button at the top, or on an iPhone open Safari and choose Share → Add to Home Screen.
  • On a phone, the bar at the bottom takes you to Home, Competitions, Gallery, Forums and your account.
  • Press the palette button at the top to change the colours.

Members

A free account lets you enter competitions, write blog posts, take part in the forums and get updates.

Registering and logging in
  • On the Join free / Register page enter your name, email, mobile number and a password of at least 8 characters. You are logged in straight away.
  • To log in, enter your email and password. Capital letters do not matter in the email; they do in the password.
  • Forgot your password? Press "Forgot your password?" on the Login page, enter your email and use the link we send to choose a new one. The link works for 24 hours.
  • Members from the old Artpic site can log in with the email and password they used before. If your welcome email gave you a temporary password, you will be asked to choose your own the first time you log in.
My Account
  • My Account shows your competitions, payments, approved photos, votes and certificates.
  • Keep your full name correct: it is printed on your certificates.
  • Choose whether we email you about new competitions and deadlines. If WhatsApp updates are offered, tick the box to get them on your mobile number.
  • Important messages about your account or the service are emailed even if you switch off announcements.
Writing a blog post
  • Log in and open "Write a blog post" in My Account. Add a title, your story (at least 40 words) and a cover photo if you like.
  • Your post is checked and then published on the Blog page. You can see its status and its views in My Account.
Forums and reviews
  • Start a discussion or reply in the Forums, with a photo if you like. Be kind and stay on topic.
  • Share your experience of Artpic on the Reviews page. Each member has one review; if you change it, it is checked again before it shows.

Participants

Everything about entering a competition, from choosing photos to downloading your certificate.

Entering a competition
  • Open a competition and read its description and rules. Check the dates: entries close at the end of the last day shown.
  • Choose how many photos and the category (mobile or camera). The fee for that number of photos is shown before you continue.
  • Give each photo a title. JPG only, within the size limit. Send only your own original work; AI-generated or heavily AI-edited photos are disqualified.
  • Keep the original file from your phone or camera. We may ask for it to confirm the photo is yours.
Paying the entry fee
  • Scan the QR code, pay the amount and upload a screenshot of the completed payment. We check it, usually within 2 to 3 business days, and email you.
  • Free competitions skip this step.
  • Refunds are given only for verified technical problems; see the Refund Policy page.
Approval and getting votes
  • A photo first shows as "Submitted"; once approved it becomes "Participant" and is shown to everyone. If it is not accepted you receive an email with the reason.
  • Share the link to your photo with friends and family during the voting dates. Anyone can vote once, without an account.
  • Votes and star ratings help, but the judges make the final decision.
Results, certificates and the gallery
  • When results are announced, the winners appear on the competition page, on the Featured page and on the home page.
  • Every participant with an approved photo can download a PDF certificate from My Account, under My competitions, once results are announced.
  • Approved photos stay in the Gallery, so your work keeps being seen.

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