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Adding Photos to Items or Folders

With Sortly, you can add up to 8 photos to each item and folder, whether you're on desktop or the mobile app. This guide walks through adding and editing photos on both, along with answers to a few common questions.

Not sure which method fits what you're doing? Here's a quick comparison:

Method Where Best for
Web Item edit mode Adding or editing photos one item at a time, with full edit controls
CSV/Excel bulk import Advanced Import, Expert template Adding photos to many new items at once (existing items aren't supported)
Mobile app Item or folder details Snapping a photo on the go; add/remove only, no cropping or rotating

Adding and editing photos on the web

Adding a photo to an item

  1. 1Click the item, then click Edit at the top right.

  2. 2Under Product Information, click the photo block.

  3. 3Select the photo and click Open, then click Save at the top right.

  4. 4Repeat this process to add up to 8 photos total.

Adding photos via CSV/Excel bulk import

To add a photo through bulk import, you'll need a public URL for the photo that's searchable via Google or another search engine. This is only available with the Expert template from the Advanced Import option.

💡 Download the Expert template from within the app, or see Bulk Importing New Items/Folders for details on the attachments column.

Editing photos

Adjust zoom, orientation, crop, and order right from Sortly. Full editing is available on the web at app.sortly.com; the mobile app only supports adding or removing photos.

  1. 1Navigate to the photo you want to edit and click the Edit icon in the upper right.

  2. 2Click the pencil icon next to the photo.

  3. 3Choose your edit option from the toolbar shown.

Option What it does
Move Repositions the image or its starting point
Crop Cuts the image to a different size
Zoom in / Zoom out Moves closer to or further from the image
Rotate counterclockwise / clockwise Turns the image in either direction

Once you're happy with your edits, click Save at the bottom, then Save again at the top right.

Adding photos to items on mobile

  1. 1Click the item, then tap the photo icon.

  2. 2Take a photo, or tap View Library to choose one from your device.

  3. 3Select the photo, tap Add, then Save.

  4. 4Repeat to add additional photos.

Adding photos to folders on mobile

  1. 1Tap the three dots next to the folder, then select Details.

  2. 2Tap the photo icon at the bottom right of the image box.

  3. 3Take a photo, or tap View Library to choose one from your device.

  4. 4Select the photo, tap Add, then Save.

Frequently asked questions

What are the image size limits and thumbnail specs?

Sortly allows images up to 1080p on the longest side, in either portrait or landscape. Maximum dimensions for uploads are 5K by 5K (5120 × 2880). Thumbnails shown alongside item details are cropped to 100x100 from the direct center of the image, you can't manually select which part is used.

Can I add photos to existing items in bulk?

Not right now. Bulk Actions don't support adding photos to multiple existing items at once, see Bulk Edit Items and Folders for what bulk actions are supported. You can add photos in bulk to new items through Bulk Import instead.

How many photos can I add to one item or folder?

Up to 8 photos per item or folder, on both web and mobile.

Can I edit photos from the mobile app?

You can add or remove photos on mobile, but full editing tools like crop, zoom, and rotate are only available on the web at app.sortly.com.

Questions? Please contact our Support Team.

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