Great photos are one of the most effective ways to attract guests to your property. Photos are usually the first thing travelers see when they browse a listing, so keeping your gallery up to date helps you make a strong first impression and win more bookings. This guide explains how to manage property photos in your Holidu host account, including how to use professional photography and how to upload your own images.

Why Property Photos Matter

• First impressions: Photos are the first thing guests see when they browse a listing. High-quality images capture attention immediately.
• More bookings: Properties with professional photos receive around 20% more bookings within six months. Professional content helps your property stand out and gives guests the confidence to book.
• Accurate expectations: Professional photographers use experience and equipment to show your property in the best and most truthful light, so guests know what to expect on arrival.
• Highlighting unique features: Good photos showcase the special features and amenities of your property and attract guests looking for that kind of stay.

Professional Photography Service

At Holidu, hosts in our Focus Regions can receive a professional photography service as part of their onboarding. Our photographers draw on local knowledge of what works in each market.

• The professional photography service is only available in Focus Regions. In certain areas, the service may not be available.
• Availability depends on photographer coverage in the specific geographic area.
• Not all properties are automatically eligible.

Important Considerations for Professional Photos

• Photos taken by Holidu professionals are not reviewed by hosts before they go live on the listing. Our photography team selects and orders them based on channel performance data.
• All hosts, including those with professional Holidu photos, can fully manage their galleries.
• Photos you remove from your gallery are moved to the Archived section of the Photos tab. From there, you can restore them at any time or permanently delete the ones you no longer want.
• Professional photos taken by Holidu can be archived but cannot be permanently deleted.
• Professional photos are the property of Holidu and are not available for purchase by hosts.

Tips for Uploading Your Own Photos

If you upload your own photos, keep the following guidelines in mind to get the best results:

• The first photo in the gallery is used as the main display image across partner channels.
• Gallery order affects booking performance. Use high-quality, well-lit photos for your cover shot and first few images.
• Use good lighting to capture the best shots, preferably during daylight hours.
• Use wide angles to capture the full scope of your property, including living areas, bedrooms, bathrooms, and outdoor spaces.
• Photos must be in landscape orientation.
• Upload at least 10 photos.
• Videos are not supported. Only images can be added to the gallery.
• Supported formats are JPG, PNG, HEIC/HEIF, WebP, TIFF, and AVIF, within the platform's file-size limits.
• Minimum resolution is 1,024 × 768 pixels.
• For high-quality images, we recommend a resolution of at least 2,000 pixels on the long edge.

How to Add, Delete, and Reorder Your Property Photos

1. Log in to your Holidu host account and select the property you want to edit.
2. Click the Photos tab in the property navigation bar.
3. To add new photos, click Add Photo and upload images from your device. In the Holidu app, allow Holidu to access images on your phone first.
4. To delete a photo, click it, select Delete, and confirm. The photo moves to the Archived section, where you can restore it later.
5. To reorder photos, click and hold a photo, drag it to the position you want, and release it.
6. Click Save changes after any edit so your updates take effect.

When Your Professional Photos Are Ready

Once your professional photos are available, the Photos tab will show this, and a message will appear the next time you open the tab. Your previous photos are not deleted. They are moved to the Archived section, where you can restore any of them or permanently delete the ones you no longer need.

Need More Help?

If you have questions about managing your property photos, professional photography eligibility, or your gallery settings, reach out to the Assistant in your Holidu host account. The Assistant can guide you through the next steps for your property.