Great photos help your property stand out and attract more guests. This guide explains how to manage the photos for your property on Holidu, including how to add, delete, and reorder images, how professional photos work, and what to know before uploading your own.

Why Property Photos Matter

Photos are the first thing guests see when they browse a listing, so they play a major role in whether a guest books your property. Strong photos help you:

• Make a strong first impression: High-quality images capture attention immediately.
• Win more bookings: Properties with professional photos receive around 20% more bookings within six months.
• Set accurate expectations: Well-lit, truthful images help guests know what to expect on arrival.
• Highlight unique features: Showcasing your amenities attracts guests looking for exactly that kind of stay.

Professional Photography Service

As part of your onboarding, Holidu offers a professional photography service in all our focus regions. Our photographers use local market knowledge to show your property in the best possible light.

Please note the following about this service:

• 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 go live on your listing without a review from you. Our photography team selects and orders them based on channel performance data.

Important Things to Know About Your Gallery

• All hosts, including those with professional Holidu photos, can fully manage their galleries.
• Photos you remove 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 cannot be permanently deleted.
• Professional photos are the property of Holidu and are not available for purchase by hosts.

Guidelines for Uploading Your Own Photos

If you upload your own photos, keep the following in mind to get the best results:

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

How to Add, Delete, and Reorder Your 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 your preferred position, and release it.
6. Click Save changes after any edit so your updates take effect.

When Your Professional Photos Are Ready

When your professional photos become available, the Photos tab will show it, 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 photos or about professional photography eligibility, use the Assistant in Holidu for quick, personalized support.