> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://uni.fotello.co/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://uni.fotello.co/photos/editing/adding-photos.md).

# Adding Photos

Upload photos by dragging and dropping RAW files or JPEGs into Fotello.

Previews load right away so you can sanity-check the set.

### Add photos

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#### Create a new listing

Click on the [New Listing](https://app.fotello.co/dashboard/new-listing) tab in the left navigation panel.

Enter the property address to start creating a new listing.<br>

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#### Add your photos to the listing

Drag your photos into Fotello, straight from your SD card or desktop. Drop them anywhere in the upload area.

You can also click on the pink 'Browse Files' button and select your photos from the pop-up window.

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**Pro tip**

You can upload from your phone or tablet on-site for instant delivery.

Start the upload on Wi-Fi or cellular while you’re still at the property.
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#### Confirm previews

Wait for thumbnails to appear. Spot-check that every bracket set made it in.
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#### Add more photos from a different device or file location

If you want to add more photos before you start Enhancing, you can click on the "Add more photos" button at the bottom left.

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### Best practices

* **Keep filenames as is.** Don’t rename files or strip metadata. Fotello uses EXIF capture time to auto-group brackets.
* **No need to pre-process anything.** Skip Lightroom exports, resizing, and color tweaks. Upload RAW files straight from camera.

{% hint style="warning" %}

#### Troubleshooting: Missing previews

Previews come from the embedded thumbnail in your RAW file. If thumbnails don’t show up, your files can still edit.

Try these quick checks:

* **Camera settings:** Some cameras can disable embedded RAW previews. Turn it back on for future shoots.
* **Browser:** Brave and other privacy browsers can block previews. Use Chrome for best results.
* **Extensions:** Ad/script blockers can interfere. Disable them, then refresh.

If it still looks off, try an incognito window. Or message our team and we’ll help you sort it fast.
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