High-quality photos are essential for your property's success on Holidu. They create strong first impressions, increase bookings, and help guests understand what to expect. This guide will help you manage your property photos effectively.

Why Professional Photos Matter

Professional photography can make a significant difference in your listing's performance:

• First impressions: Photos are the first thing guests see when browsing your listing. High-quality images capture attention immediately and create a strong first impression.
• More bookings: Properties with professional photos receive up to 5 times more bookings than those without. Professional content helps your property stand out and gives guests confidence to book.
• Accurate expectations: Professional photographers have the experience and equipment to show your property in the best and most truthful light, so guests know what to expect upon arrival.
• Highlighting unique features: They know how to showcase the special features and amenities of your property and attract guests looking for that specific type of stay.

Holidu Professional Photography Service

Holidu offers a free professional photography service designed to enhance your listing. However, please note the following:

• 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.
• Photos taken by Holidu professionals are not reviewed before they go live on your 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.
• Holidu keeps a backup of all professional photos. If you delete one by mistake, you can request support to restore it.
• Professional photos are the property of Holidu and are not available for purchase by hosts.

Guidelines for Uploading Your Own Photos

If you're uploading your own photos, please follow these best practices to optimize your listing's performance:

• The first photo in your gallery is used as the main display image across partner channels, so make it count.
• Gallery order affects booking performance. Use high-quality, well-lit photos for your cover shot and first few images.
• Videos are not supported. Only images are accepted.
• Supported formats are JPG, PNG, HEIC/HEIF, WebP, TIFF, and AVIF, within the platform's file-size limits.
• Photos must be in landscape orientation.
• Use good lighting to capture the best shots of your property.
• Use wide angles to capture the full scope of your property.
• Upload at least 10 photos to provide a comprehensive view of your property.
• Minimum resolution: 1,024 × 768 pixels.
• Recommended resolution: 2,000 pixels on the long edge for high-quality images.

How to Manage Your Photo Gallery

Follow these steps to add, delete, and reorder photos for your property:

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. If using the Holidu app, allow Holidu to access images from your phone first.
4. To delete a photo, click it and select Delete, then confirm. Holidu keeps a backup of all photos, so deleted images can be restored on request.
5. To reorder your photos, click and hold a photo, drag it to the position you want, and drop it.
6. Click Save changes after any edit so your updates take effect immediately.

Tips for Maximum Impact

To get the most out of your property photos:

• Keep your gallery updated with current images that accurately represent your property.
• Prioritize showing the most attractive and unique features of your property in the first few photos.
• Ensure consistent lighting and professional presentation across all images.
• Update photos seasonally if your property's appearance changes significantly throughout the year.

Need Help?

If you have questions about managing your property photos or need assistance with your gallery, our support team is here to help. Please use the Assistant to contact us with any inquiries or issues.