Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about Cosplan: how it works, what you can do, and why it’s the place for cosplayers.
Cosplan is the first social network dedicated to cosplayers. It lets you manage cosplay projects, plan photoshoots, track your progress, discover events, and connect with the global cosplay community. You can organize your costumes, budget, and steps in one place and showcase your portfolio to other creators and fans.
Download the Cosplan app from the App Store (iOS) or Google Play (Android), or sign in at pro.cosplan.app. Create an account with your email (you'll receive a magic link—no password) to start sharing your creations, exploring universes (anime, games, comics), and connecting with cosplayers worldwide.
You can create and organize cosplay projects, plan photoshoots, manage your costume inventory and budget, discover cosplay events and conventions, explore universes (games, anime, comics, movies), share your portfolio, follow other creators, and connect with photographers and cosplayers. Profiles, photoshoots, and projects can be set to fully private if you prefer.
Yes. Cosplan is completely free. There is no premium tier and no paid features. You can create an account, add projects, photoshoots, and events, explore the community, and keep everything private or public at no cost.
Universes are categories like anime, gaming, movies, and comics. On Cosplan you can browse creations by universe, discover popular characters and series, and tag your own projects and photoshoots to the right universe so others can find your work.
In the app or on the web at pro.cosplan.app, go to your projects and add a new project. Give it a name, choose the universe or character, add a budget and timeline, and break it down into steps (e.g. wig, armor, sewing). You can attach reference images and track progress as you build your cosplay.
Yes. Cosplan lets you create photoshoots (books) linked to your projects or standalone. You can add photos, credit cosplayers and photographers, set locations, and share them on your profile—or keep them private. Each photoshoot can have its own visibility setting.
On the Cosplan website and app you can browse upcoming events: conventions, workshops, and meetups. Events are added by the community. Use the Events section to plan your calendar and see what is happening near you or in your country.
Yes. Cosplan is available on the App Store for iPhone and iPad and on Google Play for Android. You can also use the web app at pro.cosplan.app from any browser.
Your Cosplan profile is your portfolio. Add projects, photoshoots, and photos so visitors can see your work. You can also make your profile, photoshoots, or projects completely private. When public, you get a shareable URL (e.g. cosplan.app/u/yourname) for social media or collaborators.
Yes. You can follow other creators to see their new projects and photoshoots in your feed. This helps you stay inspired, find collaborators, and grow your network in the cosplay community.
All your data stays strictly private and is never shared with third parties. Cosplan stores data in France with OVH. Your images, email, profile data, and body measurements are never sold or passed on. For full details, see the Terms and Privacy Policy.
Yes. You can create projects for group cosplays, add multiple characters, and plan photoshoots with several cosplayers. Tag everyone involved so the shoot appears on each profile and in the right universes.
A photoshoot (or "book") is a collection of photos from a single shoot. You can name it, add a location, credit the cosplayer(s) and photographer(s), and link it to a cosplay project or universe. Each shooting has its own page and can be set to public or private.
When you create or edit a photoshoot, you can add the photographer (and cosplayer) so they are credited on the shooting page. This keeps attribution clear and helps others discover their work.
No. Cosplan does not have messaging or comments. This choice keeps the platform focused on creations and avoids toxicity. You can still showcase your work, follow creators, and use the app to plan projects and photoshoots; for direct contact, use the links you add to your profile (e.g. Instagram).
Users under 18 may use Cosplan only with consent from a parent or legal guardian. Users under 13 cannot create an account. By signing up as a minor, you confirm that you have this consent. See the Terms for the full policy.
You can delete your account at any time from the Cosplan app or from the website (pro.cosplan.app). In the app or in your account settings on the web, use the option to delete your account. You can also contact contact@cosplan.app if you need help. Data handling is described in the Privacy Policy.
Download on the App Store or on Google Play. You can also use the web app at pro.cosplan.app. Links are available on the main website cosplan.app.
Use the Search section on the website or app to find creators by name or username and to explore universes. You can also browse universes by category (anime, gaming, movies, comics) or by letter to discover new series and characters.
The Cosplan website (cosplan.app) is the showcase: discover universes, events, and public profiles. The app and pro.cosplan.app are where you sign in to manage projects, photoshoots, and your portfolio. Both connect you to the same Cosplan community.
Yes. Cosplan allows you to store body measurements privately in your account. This data is strictly private, for your own reference when planning costumes, and is never shared with anyone. See the Privacy Policy for details.
Events on Cosplan are added by users. Anyone can create and submit events (conventions, workshops, meetups) so the community can discover them. You can add an event from the app or from the web interface. Browse the Events section to see what's listed.
You can add a convention or event from the Cosplan app or from the web (pro.cosplan.app). Create an event with the name, date, location, and link if you have one. Once submitted, it can appear in the Events section so other cosplayers can find it.
Cosplan's policy states that using AI to produce, replace, or take credit for final creative work is not allowed and can lead to a ban. AI-generated images may be used only for inspiration, ambiance, or backgrounds, and must not be presented as original cosplay work. See the Terms for the full policy.
Cosplan is available worldwide. The app can be downloaded from the App Store and Google Play in supported regions, and the website and web app are accessible from anywhere. Events are listed for many countries.
If you see content that violates the Terms (sensitive, offensive, or infringing), contact Cosplan at contact@cosplan.app. Cosplan may remove content and take action against accounts that break the rules.
Cosplan is used by thousands of cosplayers around the world. The community is growing; you can explore universes, events, and public profiles to see the variety of creators and creations.
You can add your Instagram account to your Cosplan profile. This information is used only to display your profile and is never shared with third parties. See the Privacy Policy for how we handle your data.
Cosplan does not use passwords. You sign in with a magic link: enter your email and we send you a link to log in. No password to remember or reset. This works in the app and on the web at pro.cosplan.app.
You choose. Your profile, photoshoots, and projects can be set to fully private or public. When public, profile pages can be viewed by anyone so photographers and other cosplayers can discover you. When private, only you see them. Private data such as body measurements and email are never shared.
For exporting your data or photos, contact contact@cosplan.app. You can also request account deletion and data handling as described in the Privacy Policy.
On the Cosplan website, "favorites" are highlighted universes and photoshoots chosen to showcase the community. They appear on the homepage so visitors can quickly discover popular series and beautiful shoots.
Events on Cosplan are created by users. Add your convention or event yourself from the app or from the web at pro.cosplan.app. It will then be available in the Events section for the community to discover.
The Cosplan website is available in English and may support other languages. The app may offer additional languages. Check the app store listing or the website for the current language options.
A "subject" is a universe (e.g. a game, anime, or comic). The slug is a short URL-friendly identifier (e.g. "zelda", "one-piece"). Cosplan uses slugs in URLs so you can share and bookmark specific universes.
Yes. Photographers can create an account and get credited on photoshoots. They can build a portfolio of cosplay work. Everyone involved in a shoot can be tagged on the shooting page.
In the Cosplan app or web app (pro.cosplan.app), open your profile or account settings and look for the option to edit your profile or avatar. You can upload a new image to represent your account.
Cosplan data is hosted in France with the provider OVH. All data stays strictly private and is never shared with third parties. The Privacy Policy explains how your data is stored and protected.
You can browse the public website (universes, events, search, and public profiles) at cosplan.app without an account. To create projects, add photoshoots, or have a portfolio, sign up and sign in at pro.cosplan.app.
The main website is cosplan.app. The web app where you sign in is pro.cosplan.app. You can find links to the App Store and Google Play on the main website.
Email contact@cosplan.app for account issues, content reports, event suggestions, or general questions. You can also use the Contact page on the website.
Yes. When creating or editing a cosplay project, you can attach reference images. These help you and collaborators stay aligned on the look and details of the character or costume.
Cosplan reserves the right to remove content that infringes copyright, trademarks, or other rights. If you believe your work has been used without permission, contact contact@cosplan.app. Users are responsible for the content they post. See the Terms.
A project is your cosplay build: the character, steps, budget, and progress. A photoshoot (book) is the result: a set of photos from a shoot. You can link a photoshoot to a project so both appear on your profile and in the right universe. Both can be set to private or public.
The app may send notifications for new followers or other updates depending on your settings. There is no messaging or comments on Cosplan. You can manage notification preferences in the app's account or settings section.
Cosplan centralizes cosplay planning, portfolio, and community in one place. You can track projects and budget, showcase your work with proper credits, discover events and universes, and connect with cosplayers and photographers—all free, with no messaging or comments to keep the space positive and focused on creations.
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