Photo Guide

Great videos start with great photos. Follow these tips for stunning results.

Quick Checklist

Bright, evenly-lit rooms

Landscape orientation

Straight vertical lines

Wide-angle lens (0.5x on iPhone)

Camera at chest height (~4ft)

3-20 photos (free) / 3-40 (subscribers)

Importing Photos

Two ways to add your property photos:

Choose your import method

From Listing URL

Easiest

Paste your property listing URL and we'll automatically extract all photos.

Listing URLEasy

https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/...

Supports Zillow, Redfin, Realtor.com and most MLS sites

Supported Sites

• Zillow
• Redfin
• Realtor.com
• Most MLS sites

Manual Upload

Drag and drop your photos or click to browse your files.

Drop your photos here

or click to browse

Up to 40 photos • 20MB max per file

Supported: JPG, PNG, WebP • Max 25MB per photo • 3-20/40 photos

Image Requirements

Formats	JPG, PNG, WebP
Max File Size	25MB per photo
Resolution	1920x1080 or higher
Photos Per Video	3-20 (free) / 3-40 (subscribers)

Drop your photos here

or click to browse

Up to 40 photos • 20MB max per file

Drag and drop photos or click to browse

Shooting Tips

Lighting

Turn on ALL lights in the room
Open blinds and curtains
Shoot during daytime

Camera Position

Hold camera at chest height (~4ft)
Keep camera level (don't tilt)
Stand in corners for wider view

Smartphone Settings

Use 0.5x (Ultra Wide) for interiors
Enable grid lines in camera settings
Tap to focus on the room, not windows

Straight Verticals

Walls should appear perfectly vertical
Avoid tilting camera up or down
Use grid lines to stay level

Pro Tip

Professional MLS photos are ideal, but modern smartphones can capture excellent results when following these tips.

Quality Checklist

Do This

Clean the camera lens
Stage the property (clear clutter)
Shoot in landscape orientation
Take multiple shots, pick the best

Avoid This

Blurry or dark images
Heavy watermarks
People or pets in frame
Screenshots or compressed images

Photo Ordering

Arrange photos like a walkthrough: exterior, entry, living spaces, kitchen, bedrooms, outdoor areas. You can also set camera movements on individual photos.

Push In

Pull Out

Orbit

Drag to reorder or use Magic Sort for automatic arrangement

Magic Sort (Recommended)

Click "Magic Sort" to let AI automatically arrange your photos in a logical, professional sequence: exterior → living spaces → bedrooms → features → back to exterior. Works best with up to 20 photos.

Camera Movement Selection

Select camera movements on individual photos to customize your video. The controls work differently on desktop vs mobile.

Desktop

Hover to reveal controls

Mobile

Tap

Tap to toggle controls

Desktop uses hover, mobile uses tap to show controls

Normal

Hover to select movement

Click a corner button to select the movement type

Camera Movements

Choose from Push In, Pull Out, Orbit Left, or Orbit Right. AI automatically applies subtle movements to photos without manual selections.

Video Length

Each photo appears for ~2-2.5 seconds.

Photos	Length	Best For
5-10	10-25s	Social media
15-25	30-60s	MLS listings
30-40	60-100s	Luxury properties

Next: Customization

Add music, logos, and camera effects to your video.

Customization Guide