Uploading Photos and Videos
Learn how to upload photos and videos to create effective navigation guides. Navvi supports both photo sequences and video walkthroughs with flexible upload options.
Quick start
You can upload media files by dragging and dropping, clicking the upload button, or taking photos directly with your device camera.
Uploading Photos
Supported Photo Formats
✅ Recommended formats:
- JPEG/JPG: Best for most photos, good compression
- PNG: Great for images with text or sharp details
- HEIC: Modern format from iPhone (automatically converted)
- WebP: Excellent compression and quality
File Size Guidelines
- Maximum file size: 50MB per photo
- Recommended size: 2-10MB for optimal loading
- Maximum photos: Up to 10 photos per guide
- Resolution: Images automatically optimized for web delivery
How to Upload Photos
- Method 1 - Drag and Drop: Drag photos from your computer directly into the upload area
- Method 2 - Click to Browse: Click "Choose Files" and select photos from your device
- Method 3 - Camera (Mobile): Tap "Take Photo" to capture images directly
- Method 4 - Multiple Selection: Hold Ctrl (PC) or Cmd (Mac) to select multiple photos at once
Uploading Videos
Supported Video Formats
✅ Supported formats:
- MP4: Best overall choice, widely supported
- MOV: Common iPhone format, automatically optimized
- AVI: Supported but may need conversion
- WebM: Modern web format, excellent compression
Video Guidelines
- Maximum file size: 500MB per video
- Recommended length: 30 seconds to 3 minutes
- Orientation: Any orientation (portrait, landscape, square)
- Resolution: Up to 4K supported, automatically optimized
- Limit: One video per guide (use either photos or one video)
Choose photos OR video
Each guide uses either a photo sequence OR a single video walkthrough. You can't mix photos and video in the same guide.
Upload Tips and Best Practices
For Better Upload Success
Check Your Internet Connection
Large files need stable internet. Upload over WiFi for best results with video files.
Upload Files in Order
For photo guides, upload images in the order people should follow them. You can reorder later if needed.
Wait for Processing
Large videos may take a few minutes to process. Don't close the browser while uploading.
Preview Before Publishing
Always preview your guide to make sure all media uploaded correctly and displays as expected.
Common Upload Issues
File Too Large
If you get a "file too large" error, try these solutions:
- • Compress the file using your device's built-in tools
- • Use a lower quality setting when recording video
- • Trim unnecessary length from video files
- • Convert to a more efficient format like MP4
Upload Fails or Stops
If uploads fail midway:
- • Check your internet connection stability
- • Try uploading one file at a time
- • Switch to a different network if possible
- • Clear your browser cache and try again
Video Won't Play in Preview
If your video uploads but won't play:
- • Wait a few minutes for processing to complete
- • Try refreshing the preview page
- • Check if the file format is supported
- • Re-upload in MP4 format if issues persist
Ready to add media to your guide?
With your photos or video uploaded, you can add captions and text overlays to create clear navigation instructions.