Photos and videos

Each annotation can contain multiple photos and videos. This is the heart of site documentation: every observation is visually illustrated and located on the plan.

Take a photo

In Visit mode, the camera opens automatically when you create an annotation. You can also add more photos to an existing annotation by opening it and tapping the camera button.

To attach photos already taken, use Catch-up mode or open an annotation and select images from your photo library.

Record a video

From an open annotation, switch to video mode in the camera to record a clip. The video is attached to the annotation just like a photo.

Video export

When exporting to PDF, only the video’s preview image (first frame) is included in the report. The full video is not embedded in the PDF. To keep videos, use the ZIP export format, which includes all media files.

Draw on a photo

You can annotate a photo with the drawing tool to highlight a defect, trace an outline or add an arrow:

1. Open a photo inside an annotation.
2. Tap the drawing icon (pencil).
3. Use the drawing tools: pen, highlighter, eraser. You can choose the color and line thickness.
4. The drawing is saved automatically over the photo.

Tip

Drawing is especially useful for circling a crack, pointing out a defect or marking the boundary of an area to redo. It’s a quick tool that often replaces a lengthy written comment.

Photo geolocation

If you allow PhotoReport to access your location, GPS coordinates are recorded with each photo taken from the app. This information is included in exported reports.

To enable or disable geolocation, go to your iPhone Settings > Privacy > Location Services > PhotoReport.

Note

Geolocation is optional. If disabled, photos are taken normally but without GPS coordinates.

Photo gallery

Open an annotation to see all its photos and videos in a grid. Tap a photo to view it full screen, zoom in or share it. Swipe left on a photo in the grid to delete it.