How to Log out from an account on SmartAlbums
You can log out of SmartAlbums if you want to activate the software with a different email address. To do this, you can click on Help > Log Out.
Important: Save all your work before logging out to avoid losing any progress on your projects.
Before you begin:
- SmartAlbums version 2025.3.1 or later is required to log out
- Update to the latest version if needed
Common reasons to log out:
- Switching to a different Pixellu account
- Moving from a trial account to a paid subscription account
- Using SmartAlbums on a shared computer
- Troubleshooting account or activation issues
To log out:
If you see the expired trial screen:
If your trial has expired and you're seeing the login/activation window:
- Click the Log Out button on the screen
- SmartAlbums will return to the main login screen
- Log in with an account that has an active subscription
If SmartAlbums is open and active:
- Click Help in the top menu
- Select Log Out
- Confirm the logout when prompted
- SmartAlbums will return to the login screen
You can now log in with a different account by clicking Log In With Browser and following the activation steps.
If you can't see the Log Out button, please install the latest version of SmartAlbums here.
What happens when you log out:
Your albums and projects
- All saved albums remain on your computer
- Your work is not deleted when you log out
- Albums are saved on your computer
- Previous account's albums remain accessible in your files