Great photos are one of the most effective ways to attract guests to your property. This guide explains how to manage property photos on Holidu, including how to add, delete, and reorder images, how to upload your own photos, and how to request a free professional photography service.

Why Property Photos Matter

Photos are the first thing guests see when they browse your listing. Well-presented images can improve your property's performance in several ways:

• First impressions: High-quality images capture attention immediately and make your listing stand out.
• More bookings: Properties with professional photos receive up to 5 times more bookings than those without.
• Accurate expectations: Clear, truthful images show guests what to expect on arrival, which helps reduce surprises.
• Highlighting unique features: Good photos showcase special features and amenities that attract guests looking for that kind of stay.

Free Professional Photography Service

Holidu offers a free professional photography service to hosts in our Focus Regions. Our photographers draw on local knowledge of what works in each market.

Eligibility and Availability

• 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 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, ask the Holidu Assistant to restore it.
• Professional photos are the property of Holidu and are not available for purchase by hosts.

Tips for Uploading Your Own Photos

If you prefer to upload your own photos, keep the following guidelines in mind:

• 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.
• Only images are supported. Videos are not supported.
• 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.
• Use wide angles to show the full scope of your property.
• Upload at least 10 photos.
• Minimum resolution: 1,024 × 768 pixels.
• Recommended resolution: 2,000 pixels on the long edge for high-quality images.

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 then confirm. Holidu keeps a backup of all photos, so deleted images can be restored on request through the Holidu Assistant.
5. To reorder 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.

Need More Help?

If you have questions about managing your property photos, eligibility for the professional photography service, or restoring a deleted image, use the Holidu Assistant for quick, personalized support.