The first aspect of any online photo system is the ability to have consumers send their pictures to the retailer for printing. PNI Digital Media leads the way with the widest selection of ways to send digital images to retailers than any other provider. Ways to get photos to the retailer within the PNI Digital Media Platform (DMP) include:

  • Standard Browser based uploads
  • ActiveX based multi-image uploader
  • Microsoft Windows XP Online Print Wizard
  • Mobile phones
  • Wi-Fi devices
  • Photo Kiosks
  • Game Consoles
  • CD Viewer Software
  • 3rd Party software clients
  • 3rd Party websites

Once the images are into the PNI Digital Media Platform (DMP) (via the retailers’ front end website) it’s all about site experience. PNI Digital Media only offers its technology in a private or white labeled format. All branding is exactly as the retailer requests it. On top of the custom look and feel of the site, integrated within the retailer branding are the boundless features that make the retailer’s site second to none. The retailer may choose which features to deploy in their site including some of the following:

  • Ordering prints in as little as three clicks
  • Account based albums with metadata
  • Integrated shopping cart for gifts, greeting cards, calendars, photo books etc.
  • Sharing with address book integration
  • Unlimited storage
  • Editing features including crop, auto fix, zoom etc.
  • Up-sell features prompting user to purchase higher margin items
  • “Real-life” rendering of images onto gift products
  • And many more.

Once the customer places their order, the PNI Digital Media Platform (DMP) delivers it to the chosen location. The images are sent in the manner necessary for the appropriate service time and the appropriate equipment. Emails are automatically generated to the consumer and billing information is automatically generated for the retail location. Output options within the DMP include:

  • Direct to Store for “One Hour” production on AGFA, Fuji, Konica and Noritsu mini lab equipment
  • Wholesale Lab for “Next Day” or “Mail to Home” service from wholesalers such as District Photo, Fujicolor, Konica Wholesale, Photo Gift Company, Qualex and TCN among others
  • Direct to In-store Kiosks
  • Mobile Phones

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