Picastro: The world’s first dedicated app for astrophotographers. Combining the best parts of social media with the best cosmic content
Picastro is the ultimate home for astrophotographers – a distraction-free, beautifully crafted mobile app where you can share, learn, and celebrate the wonders of the universe together and all in hi res!
It’s like insta for Spacenerds
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Share your astrophotography in full resolution—no compression, full image protect, no compromises.
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Connect with a talented, enthusiastic, and like-minded community
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Enjoy a distraction-free visual experience, free of ads and spam and generative AI!
It's amazing to finally have a mobile app that doesn't compress the heck of your images. I'm so happy to be able to view images in high-resolution format.
This app doesn't allow bullying, etc, in this hobby. We just pick up each other, and this app supports that.
Nici P – Scotland
This app is a complete game-changer for the space community!
No bots, no ads, no compression and no algorithm!!
Just passionate people sharing beautiful space images and supporting each other.
Gregory M – Canada
Astrophotography has a new home. Very early days using the app but I’m mighty impressed so far. Even my fumbling attempt at capturing the heavens looks sharp and sumptuous.
Literally a breath of fresh air for astrophotographers of all abilities.
Martin – Germany
Whether you’re just starting out or have years of experience in the hobby, Picastro is designed to empower the astro community and inspire a
lifelong passion for the stars. And your images are protected, so no one can ‘borrow’ them!
Empowering astrophotographers across the world
We care about creating a safe, inspiring space for astrophotographers because we understand how frustrating traditional social media platforms can be. You deserve better – that’s why Picastro is focused on:
Creating a safe, supportive space without the pressure of social media
Sharing beautiful space images without distractions or limitations
Celebrating all astronerds, regardless of experience
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This astronomy app has been one of the best astro projects I have undertaken so far and I have so many people to thank, but this has been such a learning experience for me in so many ways!
My wife and daughter of course for sticking by me on the late and sleepless nights. Thank you.
My development team who's unwavering support has allowed me to finally bring this app to life.
The beta testers and the cyber experts who have also helped me get it to this stage. Still lots to do, but thank you.
I would also like to name a few people who have stepped up to help me bug test, UI and UX test and in no particular order—
Vlad, Hannah, Nici, Andy C, Drew, Daniel M and Daniel D, Vicky, Simone and the countless other beta testers.
And one person who wants to remain in the shadows, but without which the app would absolutely not be where it is, T, thank you so much.
Here's to the roadmap for the future and thank you everyone.
TOP COLLABORATIONS
It's amazing to finally have a mobile app that doesn't compress the heck of your images. I'm so happy to be able to view images in high-resolution format.
This app doesn't allow bullying, etc, in this hobby. We just pick up each other, and this app supports that.
Nici P
This app is a complete game-changer for the space community!
No bots, no ads, no compression and no algorithm!!
Just passionate people sharing beautiful space images and supporting each other.
Gregory
Astrophotography has a new home. Very early days using the app but I’m mighty impressed so far. Even my fumbling attempt at capturing the heavens looks sharp and sumptuous.
Literally a breath of fresh air for astrophotographers of all abilities.
Martin
I love this app! It can be so frustrating spending time and money producing Astro images only for them to be ruined by the compression on other social media apps. This app keeps them looking exactly as they should. Give it a go and you’ll see the quality
Xenogazza
Not one for reviews but this app certainly deserves credit. Its super clean easy to use and view all the awesome images everyone is getting and it’s great to see what there equipment they have used and help others learn a thing or two!! So from my experience so far it definitely deserves 5 stars.
A Farnell
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How to start using Picastro
Keep your images in full resolution, preserving every beautiful pixel detail. Easily tell others how you’ve achieved your amazing results with StarCards and reusable gear SetUp cards make the process of uploading space images so much faster.
4. Share your stunning astrophotos
Learn, inspire, and grow with a welcoming community of astrophotographers. Chat with users through comments, giving stars and trophies, and private messages.
5. Explore and interact with PicastroNerds
The whole premise of the app is rewarding others not garnering likes and followers, so the Picastro algorithm system works differently to that of other social platforms. NO more stressing out chasing likes and follows!
Features dedicated to Astro
It’s unlike any other social media for astro platform out there. That’s why it’s been called “a breath of fresh air” and “a game-changer for astrophotographers” by our amazing PicastroNerds.
These values guide every decision we make because they matter to us and you. And we’re committed to continually improving Picastro to give you the best experience possible.
Collaboration and connection are at the centre of everything Picastro does – and the reason the app exists. Before any app development started, we asked the community what was important to them. From this research, we’ve focused the
app on 3 core principles:
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Creating a safe, supportive space without the pressure of social media
Many of my fellow astro nerds felt the pressure and negative impact sharing astrophotos on social media had on them.
That’s why Picastro is focused on giving praise and supporting others – not likes or follows.
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Sharing beautiful space images without distractions or limitations
Traditional social media platforms frustratingly compress images you’ve spent hours capturing.
At Picastro, we don’t compromise on quality so you can share and view stunning astrophotography images in the best light.
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Celebrating all astrophotographers, regardless of experience levels
Picastro is a space where it doesn’t matter your experience level – everyone can share knowledge and geek out about equipment.
Breaking down barriers and encouraging learning from others is a vital aspect of why we created Picastro the way we did.
Testimonials
Not your classic social network.
Picastro is amazing new app where I can not only meet and talk to my astronerds, share experience and advices, but most of all - I can share my astrophotos in full quality and depth of details.
It's a gallery with beautiful and intuitive interface, I love I can list my equipment and add it to picture I post, making a full image card where all the parameters of photo are clearly seen.
Works wonderful, without bots, ads, fake accounts... where have this app been last four years??
Vladimir — Slovakia
Download the Picastro app on iOS or Android. Explore the app for free for 8 days. After your trial, upgrade to a subscription starting from just £4 per month.
1. Download the Picastro app
Set up your username and share a short bio about your interests or astrophotography journey to start connecting
with others.
2. Create your Picastro profile
View a randomised feed based on who you follow or find images with our powerful dynamic search filters – making it a breeze to find and admire astrophotos of your liking.
3. Browse brilliant high-res images
