Photo View
View detailed information about each submitted photo.
Overview
Photo View provides comprehensive details about individual photos in your submissions:
- Full-resolution image
- Capture timestamp
- GPS location with map
- Device information
- EXIF metadata
- Submitter notes
- Tags
Accessing Photo View
From Request Detail
- Navigate to Photo Requests
- Click on a request
- Find the photos in the submission section
- Click on any photo thumbnail
From Gallery
- Open the Gallery view
- Click on any photo
- Photo View opens in detail mode
Photo Information
Image Details
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Photo Instruction | The slot instruction this photo fulfills |
| Captured At | Date and time photo was taken |
| Resolution | Image dimensions (width × height) |
| File Size | File size in KB or MB |
Location Data
When GPS is enabled:
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | Latitude and longitude |
| Location | Reverse-geocoded address |
| Map Preview | Static map showing position |
| Maps Link | Opens in Google Maps |
Device Information
When available from the submission:
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Device Model | Phone/tablet model |
| Operating System | iOS, Android, etc. |
| Browser | Browser used for upload |
Submitter Notes
- Full text of submitter's notes
- Associated with the specific photo
Tags
If tags have been added:
- List of all applied tags
- Color-coded for organization
- Click to filter by tag
Actions
View Full Size
- Click the image to view at full resolution
- Zoom controls available
- Download original file
Download Photo
Download the original photo file:
- Click Download button
- Photo downloads in original format (JPEG/PNG)
- Filename includes request ID and timestamp
Delete Photo
Permanent Deletion
Deleted photos are permanently removed from storage and cannot be recovered.
When you delete a photo:
- File deletion: The photo file is immediately and permanently deleted from storage
- Metadata retained: Basic record kept for audit purposes (who deleted, when)
- Storage freed: Your storage quota is updated immediately
- No recovery: There is no trash or recycle bin — deletion is final
How It Works
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Photo file deleted from storage (local, admin S3, or tenant S3) |
| 2 | Thumbnail removed |
| 3 | Storage usage decremented |
| 4 | Record marked with deleted_at timestamp |
| 5 | Record marked with deleted_by user |
Storage Compatibility
Photo deletion works correctly regardless of your storage configuration:
- Local storage: File deleted from server
- Admin S3: File deleted from platform S3 bucket
- Tenant S3: File deleted from your own S3 bucket (Professional+)
To Delete a Photo
- Click Delete button on the photo
- Confirm the deletion in the modal
- Photo is permanently removed
Edit Tags
Add or remove tags:
- Click on the tags area
- Type to search/add tags
- Click existing tags to remove
- Tags save automatically
EXIF Data
When preserved from the original photo:
| Data | Description |
|---|---|
| Camera | Camera/phone model |
| Date/Time | Original capture timestamp |
| Orientation | Portrait or landscape |
| GPS | Embedded location (if available) |
INFO
Not all photos contain EXIF data. It depends on the device and camera settings.
Navigation
Between Photos
When viewing a photo from a multi-photo submission:
- Previous/Next arrows to navigate
- Thumbnail strip to jump to any photo
- Photo counter (e.g., "3 of 7")
Back to Request
- Click Back to return to the request detail
- Or use the breadcrumb navigation
Photo States
| State | Description |
|---|---|
| Normal | Photo visible and available |
| Tagged | Has one or more tags applied |
| GPS | Location data available |
| Notes | Has associated notes |
Mobile View
On mobile devices:
- Photos display full-width
- Swipe to navigate between photos
- Tap to toggle info panel
- Pinch to zoom
Best Practices
Organize with Tags
Use tags to categorize photos:
- By issue type (damage, clean, etc.)
- By location (front, rear, interior)
- By status (reviewed, pending)
Review Location Data
For location-critical submissions:
- Verify GPS coordinates make sense
- Check the map preview
- Open in Google Maps for detailed view
Check Timestamps
For time-sensitive documentation:
- Verify capture time matches expectations
- Consider timezone differences
- Compare with submission time
Related Features
- Gallery - Browse all photos
- PDF Reports - Export documentation
- Tags - Organize photos
- GPS Location - Location capture