How to Manage Photos for Your Property on Holidu

High-quality photos are one of the most important parts of your Holidu listing. They are often the first thing guests see when they browse, and they shape whether someone clicks through to book. This guide explains how to update and manage your property photos, including how to use the professional photography service, upload your own images, and organize your gallery.

Why Professional Property Photos Matter

Professional photos make a real difference to your listing's performance. Here is why they matter:

• First impressions: Photos are the first thing guests notice. High-quality images capture attention immediately and make a strong first impression.
• 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 have the experience and equipment to show your property in its best and most truthful light, so guests know what to expect on arrival.
• Highlighting unique features: Photographers know how to showcase the special features and amenities of your property, attracting guests who are looking for exactly that kind of stay.

Professional Photography Service for Hosts

At Holidu, we provide a professional photography service in all our focus regions as part of your onboarding. Our team draws on local knowledge of what works in each market to present your property effectively.

Please note the following about the professional photography service:

• The professional photography service is only available in Holidu 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 Your Gallery

• 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.
• 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 never permanently deleted.
• Professional photos are the property of Holidu and are not available for purchase by hosts.

Tips for Uploading Your Own Property Photos

If you prefer to upload your own photos, keep the following guidelines in mind to maximize your listing's appeal:

• The first photo in your gallery is used as the main display image across partner channels, so choose your strongest image for this spot.
• 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 natural or artificial lighting to capture the best shots.
• Use wide angles to show the full scope of your property.
• Upload at least 10 photos.
• The minimum resolution is 1,024 × 768 pixels.
• For high-quality images, we recommend a resolution of 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 drop 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 display a notification, 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, or want to check whether your property is eligible for the professional photography service, reach out to the Assistant in Holidu. It can guide you through the next steps for your listing.