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Bulk Image Upload

This guide explains how to use the Bulk Image Upload feature to quickly create inventory items by uploading multiple photos at once from your computer.

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Updated over 3 weeks ago

When to Use This

Use Bulk Image Upload when you want to:

  • Add a large number of items to a job at once

  • Upload photos taken outside the app (e.g., from a camera or phone gallery)

  • Quickly populate inventory from existing photos without adding items one at a time

Step 1: Open Bulk Image Upload

  1. Open your job in the web app

  2. Click Job Settings in the top-right corner

  3. Select Bulk Image Upload

Job Settings menu with Bulk Image Upload option

Step 2: Add Your Images

  1. Drag and drop image files into the upload area, or click it to browse your computer

  2. You can add files in multiple batches — they will accumulate in the list

  3. The dialog shows your current file count and total size

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

Limits:

  • Up to 5,000 images per upload session

  • Maximum 3 GB total file size — you may hit this limit before reaching 5,000 files depending on image sizes

Step 3: Configure Upload Settings

Before uploading, configure the following settings that will apply to all items created in this batch:

Bulk Item Upload dialog

Processing Mode

  • Single Item Mode (default) — AI identifies one main item per photo. Use this when each photo focuses on a single object.

  • Multiple Items Mode — Check "Process multiple items in each image" to have AI detect and split multiple objects from each photo into separate inventory items. Use this for wide shots or room overview photos that contain several items.

Room

Select a room from the dropdown to assign all uploaded items to that room. If no room is selected, items will be unassigned.

Salvage Category

Choose a salvage category for all items in this batch (e.g., Storage, Salvageable, Non-Salvageable, Storage Left on Site).

Cleaning Category

Set the cleaning category for all items (e.g., As-Is, Clean, Repair).

Upload settings with Multiple Items Mode enabled and Salvage Category dropdown open

Step 4: Upload

  1. Review your files and settings

  2. Click Upload

  3. A progress overlay will appear showing:

    • Number of items processed out of total

    • Percentage complete

    • Elapsed time and estimated time remaining

    • The file currently being processed

  4. Do not close the dialog while the upload is in progress

Step 5: AI Identification

Once all images are uploaded:

  1. AI identification automatically begins in the background

  2. You will see a confirmation message when the upload is complete

  3. You will receive an email notification when AI processing finishes, with a summary of the results including total items processed, successfully identified, and any failures

  4. If you enabled Multiple Items Mode, each uploaded photo may produce several inventory items as AI detects individual objects

Email confirmation with batch identification results

Step 6: Review Your Items

After processing completes:

  1. Go to your job's inventory view

  2. Review the newly created items

  3. Items will appear with AI-generated names, descriptions, and pricing

  4. Edit any items that need corrections — update names, descriptions, rooms, or categories as needed

Tips for Best Results

Before uploading:

  • Remove blurry or duplicate photos beforehand

  • Organize photos by room so you can upload each room as a separate batch with the correct room assignment

  • Use clear, well-lit photos for better AI identification

Choosing the right processing mode:

  • Use Single Item Mode for close-up photos of individual items

  • Use Multiple Items Mode for wide-angle shots, shelves, or room overviews where multiple items are visible

Working with large batches:

  • For very large jobs, consider uploading in batches by room to keep items organized

  • Assign the room and salvage category during upload to save time on manual edits later

Troubleshooting

Q: My files were rejected during drop A: Check that your files are in a supported format (JPG, JPEG, PNG, WEBP, HEIC, GIF). Other file types are not accepted.

Q: I hit the file or size limit A: Upload in multiple rounds. Complete one batch, then open the dialog again for the next set of images.

Q: AI didn't identify items correctly A: AI results can be edited. Open any item and update its name, description, or other details manually.

Q: I uploaded photos but don't see new items A: AI processing runs in the background and may take a few minutes. Wait for the email notification, then refresh the page.

Q: Can I cancel an upload in progress? A: You cannot cancel mid-upload. Wait for the current batch to finish processing.

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Last Updated: February 2026

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