Step by step
- Tap + on the project and take the photo; the item is drafted from it.
- Add more photos from the item screen, camera or library. Imported photos keep their EXIF time and location.
- Circle or arrow on the photo; the markup is a separate layer, so the original stays clean.
- Choose Large or Medium photos in Report options; the time-and-location line under each is a switch.
Taking photos that do the explaining
A good defect photo means the contractor can find the item and understand it without calling you. Two shots usually do it:
- The context shot: far enough back to see the room or the element, so anyone can locate it.
- The detail shot: close enough to see the defect itself. For cracks and gaps, put a tape measure or a coin in the frame for scale.
Light makes more difference than resolution. A raking torch along a wall shows ripples in plaster that are invisible in flat light; switching the flash off near glossy tiles avoids a white glare hiding the crack.
Markup is where a photo becomes a finding. A circle round the chip or an arrow to the gap removes the question "what am I looking at?". Because the markup sits on a separate layer, the original stays untouched, which matters if the photo is ever used as evidence.
On the report, choose large photos for a short list that a buyer will read carefully, and medium photos for a long schedule that a contractor will work through, so the document stays a sensible length.
Related questions
Is there a photo limit?
3 per item on the free plan, 100 on Pro. Competing apps commonly cap at 1, 2 or 8.
Can I export the photos?
Yes. CSV + Photos writes a zip with every photo named after its row.
Try it on your next walk
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