--- title: "Listing Photos" slug: "listing-photos-1" updated: 2026-08-25T21:52:55Z published: 2026-08-25T21:52:55Z canonical: "docs.cotality.com/listing-photos-1" --- > ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.cotality.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Listing Photos ### Listing Photos The Photos Tab is your all-in-one command center for managing listing media, designed to turn visual images into market-ready presentation tools with minimal effort. By combining powerful AI automation, flexible upload options, and bulk management controls, this section eliminates tedious file handling and helps speed up your listing workflow. Click [here](/docs/listing-photos-1#) to view the Photos Tab image. ![Photos Tab command center workspace overview displaying media tools and photo grid.](https://cdn.document360.io/d7730790-9b0e-4a1e-800e-a32628b13559/Images/Documentation/listing-manager-photos_01.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-31T04%3A53%3A05Z&se=2026-10-31T05%3A53%3A05Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=4sA2%2FLDZRZEA%2BXHEkNt2GuYeMEtaGI4RMcWuvEHFPWw%3D) Ensure the **Photos** tab is selected. ![Photos tab selection interface showing tab badge counter.](https://cdn.document360.io/d7730790-9b0e-4a1e-800e-a32628b13559/Images/Documentation/listing-manager-photos_02.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-31T04%3A53%3A05Z&se=2026-10-31T05%3A53%3A05Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=4sA2%2FLDZRZEA%2BXHEkNt2GuYeMEtaGI4RMcWuvEHFPWw%3D) The tab badge displays the total number of photos currently added to this listing. Add or edit your listing photos. You must read and agree to the **Image Upload Certification**. Save or Submit your changes. ![Save or Submit action buttons for listing photo changes.](https://cdn.document360.io/d7730790-9b0e-4a1e-800e-a32628b13559/Images/Documentation/listing-manager-save-submit-close.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-31T04%3A53%3A05Z&se=2026-10-31T05%3A53%3A05Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=4sA2%2FLDZRZEA%2BXHEkNt2GuYeMEtaGI4RMcWuvEHFPWw%3D) #### Add Photos The Add Photos section provides up to three flexible methods to populate your media gallery—whether uploading fresh files directly from a local drive, importing existing photos from a previous listing, or inviting a professional photographer to upload images directly. ![Options to add listing photos.](https://cdn.document360.io/d7730790-9b0e-4a1e-800e-a32628b13559/Images/Documentation/listing-manager-photos_03.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-31T04%3A53%3A05Z&se=2026-10-31T05%3A53%3A05Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=4sA2%2FLDZRZEA%2BXHEkNt2GuYeMEtaGI4RMcWuvEHFPWw%3D) **Direct Upload (Local Hard Drive):** Select the **Add Photos** button to upload directly from your computer or device. Click [here](/docs/listing-photos-1#) to view the Direct Upload image. ![Direct Upload interface showing local hard drive file browser tool.](https://cdn.document360.io/d7730790-9b0e-4a1e-800e-a32628b13559/Images/Documentation/listing-manager-photos_04.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-31T04%3A53%3A05Z&se=2026-10-31T05%3A53%3A05Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=4sA2%2FLDZRZEA%2BXHEkNt2GuYeMEtaGI4RMcWuvEHFPWw%3D) Files can all be dragged and dropped from a folder. **Import from Previous Listing:** Select the **Import from Another Listing** link, enter the target Listing ID or listing number, and confirm to pull associated photos into your draft. ![Import from Previous Listing input modal and listing ID entry field.](https://cdn.document360.io/d7730790-9b0e-4a1e-800e-a32628b13559/Images/Documentation/listing-manager-photos_05.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-31T04%3A53%3A05Z&se=2026-10-31T05%3A53%3A05Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=4sA2%2FLDZRZEA%2BXHEkNt2GuYeMEtaGI4RMcWuvEHFPWw%3D) Users must have assigned permission to access the previous listing. **Photographer Access:** Select the **Photographer Access** button to invite your property photographer, via email, to upload photos directly to your listing. Click [here](/docs/listing-photos-1#) to view the Photographer Access image. ![Photographer Access email invitation modal dialog.](https://cdn.document360.io/d7730790-9b0e-4a1e-800e-a32628b13559/Images/Documentation/listing-manager-photos_06.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-31T04%3A53%3A05Z&se=2026-10-31T05%3A53%3A05Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=4sA2%2FLDZRZEA%2BXHEkNt2GuYeMEtaGI4RMcWuvEHFPWw%3D) | AI Feature | Description | | --- | --- | | **Identify Type** | Automatically analyzes uploaded photos to detect and assign appropriate room or property category labels (e.g., Kitchen, Living Room, Exterior). | | **Generate Description** | Scans image content to automatically draft detailed, public-facing captions for each photo to enhance buyer interest. | | **Suggest Features** | Uses visual details detected in photos as a data source to automatically populate corresponding feature fields within the listing editor. | #### Photo Tools Managing large image galleries requires quick visual filtering and high-level controls. The Photo Toolbar gives agents immediate control over photo visibility, making it easy to audit public assets versus private administrative media before finalizing a listing. ![Photo Tools action bar and filter controls.](https://cdn.document360.io/d7730790-9b0e-4a1e-800e-a32628b13559/Images/Documentation/listing-manager-photos_07.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-31T04%3A53%3A05Z&se=2026-10-31T05%3A53%3A05Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=4sA2%2FLDZRZEA%2BXHEkNt2GuYeMEtaGI4RMcWuvEHFPWw%3D) | Feature | Description | | --- | --- | | **Actions** | Select at least 1 photo to enable bulk operations - allowing you to adjust gallery positioning, clear descriptions, adjust gallery positioning, or remove images in a single click. - **Select All / Deselect All:** Quickly toggle selection across all visible gallery thumbnails. - **Move to Top / Move to Bottom:** Shift all selected photos immediately to the start or end of the gallery order. - **Clear Descriptions:** Strip text descriptions from all selected image cards at once. - **Mark / Unmark as Virtually Staged:** Apply or remove virtual staging disclosures across multiple images simultaneously. - **Delete Selected:** Permanently remove all selected photos from the listing gallery. - **Submit:** Finalize and save all pending edits, uploads, and structural changes to the listing database. | | **Filter** | **Show All:** Displays every uploaded photo (Public & Private) **Public:** Filters and displays only publicly visible photos **Private:** Filters and displays only photos that are visible within the listing system. | ![Hide photo card controls.](https://cdn.document360.io/d7730790-9b0e-4a1e-800e-a32628b13559/Images/Documentation/listing-manager-photos_08.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-31T04%3A53%3A05Z&se=2026-10-31T05%3A53%3A05Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=4sA2%2FLDZRZEA%2BXHEkNt2GuYeMEtaGI4RMcWuvEHFPWw%3D) | Feature | Description | | --- | --- | | **See Photo Type and Description** | Toggle allows you show or hide all photo type and description controls, allowing for a cleaner card view when editing isn't needed. | #### Photo Cards & Management Photo Cards include large thumbnail images and allow agents to easily adjust room categories, refine captions, toggle disclosure labels, and reorder assets individually or in bulk via intuitive drag-and-drop mechanics. Click [here](/docs/listing-photos-1#) to view the Photo Cards image. ![Photo Cards grid layout showing individual photo management controls.](https://cdn.document360.io/d7730790-9b0e-4a1e-800e-a32628b13559/Images/Documentation/listing-manager-photos_09.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-31T04%3A53%3A05Z&se=2026-10-31T05%3A53%3A05Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=4sA2%2FLDZRZEA%2BXHEkNt2GuYeMEtaGI4RMcWuvEHFPWw%3D) | Feature | Description | | --- | --- | | **Photo Thumbnail** | Select any thumbnail to launch the full-screen Photo Viewer. Click [here](/docs/listing-photos-1#) to view the Photo Viewer image. ![Full-screen Photo Viewer modal dialog overlay.](https://cdn.document360.io/d7730790-9b0e-4a1e-800e-a32628b13559/Images/Documentation/listing-manager-photos_10.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-31T04%3A53%3A05Z&se=2026-10-31T05%3A53%3A05Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=4sA2%2FLDZRZEA%2BXHEkNt2GuYeMEtaGI4RMcWuvEHFPWw%3D) Use the Photo Viewer to assign a photo type, modify descriptions and display all photos within a specific group. | | **Virtual Staging Label** | Identify digitally staged images by applying the **Virtually Staged** badge, ensuring compliance and buyer transparency. | | **Reordering Images** | There are two options when repositioning a photo. **Manual Drag-and-Drop:** Select and hold the **Drag Icon**, then drag the image to your desired position. **Multi-Select Group Reordering:** Select multiple photo thumbnails in sequence. Select and hold the **Drag Icon**, then drag the entire group to your desired position simultaneously. | | **Category** | Use the inline dropdown to assign a photo type - or category - this image belongs in. | | **Description** | Add the description manually or remove it entirely and let AI populate the text. AI-generated descriptions can be regenerated on demand. | | **Actions** | **Mark/Unmark as virtually staged:** Toggle the virtually staged badge on an individual photo to display or hide the disclosure label. **Upload Original Photo:** Upload and automatically link the unedited or original version of a photo alongside a virtually staged or modified version, allowing users to compare both using a virtual slider tool. **Move to Top:** Immediately relocates the current photo to position #1 at the beginning of the listing gallery. **Move Forward:** Shifts the current photo forward by one position in the gallery sequence. **Move Backward:** Shifts the current photo backward by one position in the gallery sequence. **Move to Bottom:** Immediately relocates the current photo to the very end of the listing gallery. **Delete Photo:** Permanently removes the individual photo from your listing draft and collection. | #### Photograpy Checklist ProTips Here are a handful of tips to help you take the best property photos: | Category | Best Practice / Tip | | --- | --- | | **Camera & Lens** | Use a full-frame digital camera instead of your phone. | | **Lens Selection** | Use a wide-angle lens to create a sense of space and openness. | | **Orientation** | Primarily shoot in landscape (horizontal) and not portrait (vertical) orientation. | | **Perspective** | Shoot at eye-level (or about 5 feet high) for a natural perspective. | | **Camera Leveling** | Keep the camera straight and level—not pointed up or down—to avoid curved lines and distortion. | | **Lighting & Stability** | Use a tripod and flash to ensure bright, sharp photos; bounce the flash off the ceiling to avoid harsh shadows. | | **Shot Planning** | Scout the location and create a list of shots you want to capture, both exterior and interior. | | **Time of Day** | Avoid harsh lighting and shadows by shooting early in the morning or late in the afternoon. | | **Property Staging** | Ensure the property has been tidied and exterior obstructions have been removed. | | **Feature Highlights** | Highlight the property’s best features, such as a pool, new kitchen countertops, the fireplace, etc. | | **Shot Quantity** | Take more photos than you think you’ll need. | ## Related - [Listing Editor](/listing-editor.md)