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Add Job Images

This article explains how you can add job images such as exterior photos, team working photos, site condition documentation, and other general job-related images on ContentsPal.

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Written by David Shapiro
Updated over a week ago

🧭 Summary

Job images allow you to document the overall job site with photos that aren't tied to specific items or boxes. Common examples include exterior building shots, team photos, damage documentation, weather conditions, or before/after comparisons. These images are stored at the job level and can be accessed by anyone viewing the job.

⚙️ Prerequisites

  • A job must be created before adding images

  • Camera permissions enabled (mobile app)

  • Supported image formats: JPG, JPEG, PNG, WEBP, HEIC, GIF

  • Maximum file size: 10MB per image

🚀 How to Add Job Images

From the Mobile App

1. Access Job Images

  • Open your job from the Jobs list (this opens the Job Report)

  • Ensure you are on the Inventory tab

  • Tap the Jobsite Pics button at the top

Accessing Job Images on Mobile

2. Capture New Photos

  • In the Job Image Gallery, tap the camera icon to take a new photo

  • The camera interface opens in job photo mode (optimized for site documentation)

  • Tap the shutter button to capture your photo

  • The photo is saved to your device first, then uploads to the cloud in the background

3. Take Multiple Photos

  • After taking one photo, you can immediately take another

  • All photos appear in the gallery as they upload

  • Upload progress is shown for each image

  • You can continue working while photos upload in the background

4. View and Manage Photos

  • Tap any photo in the gallery to view it full screen

  • Swipe between photos in full-screen view

  • Tap the delete icon to remove unwanted photos

  • AI automatically generates labels and titles for your photos

Job Image Gallery on Mobile

From the Web App

1. Access Job Photos

  • Navigate to your job from the Jobs dashboard

  • Click on the Photos & Notes tab

  • Find the Job Photos section

  • Press the plus (+) button

  • Click on the Add Photos button

Accessing Job Photos on Web

2. Upload Images

  • Select one or multiple image files from your computer

  • Click Open to start uploading

Upload Dialog on Web

3. Review Uploaded Images

  • Images appear in a grid layout as they upload

  • Thumbnails are automatically generated

  • AI processes each image to suggest titles and labels

  • Click any image to view it full screen

  • Hover over images to see delete options

📋 Job Images vs. Item Images

It's important to understand the difference between job-level and item-level images:

Job Images

Item Images

General site documentation

Specific item documentation

Exterior photos, team photos, site conditions

Photos of individual furniture, equipment, belongings

Accessed via "Jobsite pics"/"Job Photos" button

Created during item tagging/boxing workflow

Stored in the Job document

Stored with individual Item records

Not used for item identification

Used for AI item identification and pricing

When to use Job Images:

  • Building exterior/interior overview shots

  • Team members on site

  • Before/after comparisons

  • Document weather conditions

  • Site damage documentation

  • Equipment setup photos

When to use Item Images:

  • Individual furniture pieces

  • Electronics with serial numbers

  • Damaged items needing documentation

  • Items going to storage or cleaning

✅ Best Practices

  • Capture exterior shots at the start of the job to document site conditions

  • Take before photos of rooms before packing begins

  • Document your team working on site for client transparency

  • Use good lighting - outdoor photos work best in daylight

  • Include context - show the full building, not just close-ups

  • Take after photos when the job is complete to show the site was left clean

  • Upload regularly throughout the job rather than waiting until the end

  • Review AI-generated labels to ensure images are properly categorized

🧩 Troubleshooting

Photos aren't uploading on mobile:

  • Check your Wi-Fi or mobile data connection

  • Photos save on your device first and upload when connection is available

  • Check the gallery for upload progress indicators

Upload fails on web:

  • Verify file format is supported (JPG, PNG, WEBP, HEIC, GIF)

  • Check file size is under 10MB

  • Try compressing large images before uploading

  • Ensure browser has stable internet connection

AI labels aren't generating:

  • Wait a few moments - AI processing happens in the background

  • Refresh the page or reopen the gallery

  • Check that the image uploaded successfully (no error icons)

Can't find the Jobsite Pics button:

  • Ensure you have an active job selected

  • Check that you're on the Inventory tab (mobile)

  • Verify you have permissions to edit the job

🔑 Key Takeaways

  • Job images document the overall site, not individual items

  • Photos can be added from both mobile (camera) and web (upload)

  • Mobile saves offline first, ensuring no photos are lost

  • AI automatically generates labels and titles for organization

  • Images are shared with everyone who has access to the job

  • Use job images for site documentation, item images for inventory

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