Description: Learn how to add, view, organize, annotate, share, save, and delete photos associated with a Space in RENDR.
Reviewed for Flex Version 3.0
Estimated Read Time: 6 minutes
In This Article You’ll Learn
How to open the Photos panel
How to add photos on Web, iPhone, and iPad
How to browse, zoom, and pan through photos
How to annotate photos on iPhone and iPad
How to select, share, save, and delete photos
How photo workflows differ between Web and iOS
Overview
Photos preserve field conditions that a floor plan cannot fully communicate.
Use photos to document:
Cabinet and appliance layouts
Door and window details
Mechanical equipment
Finish materials
Existing damage or unusual conditions
Architectural details
Information that may be important after leaving the jobsite
Photos are associated with the current Space, allowing you to review visual context alongside its floor plan.
RENDR Principle
Use the floor plan to document geometry. Use photos to document everything the geometry cannot show.
Opening the Photos Panel
On Web
Open the desired Space.
Confirm that the plan is displayed in 2D.
Select Photos from the navigation panel.
Choose a thumbnail to open the photo viewer.
The Photos panel is hidden while the plan is displayed in 3D.
Return to 2D before opening Photos.
On iPhone or iPad
Open the desired Space.
Open the Photos panel.
Tap a thumbnail to open the photo carousel.
The iOS Photos workflow supports:
Adding photos
Viewing photos
Selecting multiple photos
Deleting photos
Sharing or exporting photos
Saving photos to the device
Annotating photos
Adding Photos
Adding a Photo on Web
Web currently accepts JPEG images and processes one photo per upload.
To add a photo:
Open the Photos panel.
Select Add Photo.
Choose one JPEG image.
Wait for the upload to complete.
Confirm that the photo appears in the gallery.
After a successful upload, Flex re-fetches the Space so the new photo can be displayed.
To add another photo, repeat the process.
🚫 Avoid This
Do not choose a non-JPEG file. The current Web uploader accepts JPEG images only and processes one image per upload.
Adding Photos on iPhone or iPad
Photos can be added from:
The device camera
The Photo Library
To add a photo:
Open the Photos panel.
Choose the available option to add a photo.
Select Camera or Photo Library.
Capture or choose a photo.
Allow the upload to complete.
Confirm that the photo appears in the gallery.
A Space supports up to 24 photos in the current iOS workflow.
The Photos panel may display an upload-status badge while a photo is still syncing.
💡 Pro Tip: Before leaving the jobsite, confirm that all new photos have finished uploading.
Viewing Photos on Web
To open a photo:
Open the Photos panel.
Select a thumbnail.
Review the photo in the Web lightbox.
From the lightbox, you can:
Move to the previous or next photo
Use the Left and Right Arrow keys to navigate
Wrap from the final photo back to the first
Wrap from the first photo back to the final photo
Zoom from 1× to 3×
Adjust zoom in 0.25× increments
Pan while zoomed above 1×
Return to 1:1 viewing size
Press Escape to close the viewer
View an annotation overlay when one is available
Changing to another photo resets the zoom and pan position.
Navigating the Web Photo Viewer
Moving Between Photos
To move through the gallery:
Open a photo in the lightbox.
Use the on-screen Previous or Next controls.
You can also use:
Left Arrow — Previous photo
Right Arrow — Next photo
Escape — Close the viewer
Navigation wraps around at the beginning and end of the gallery.
Zooming
To inspect a photo more closely:
Open the photo in the lightbox.
Use the zoom controls.
Increase or decrease the zoom as needed.
The Web viewer supports zoom levels from 1× to 3× in 0.25× increments.
Use the 1:1 control to return the image to its normal viewing size.
Panning
Panning is available when the photo is zoomed above 1×.
To pan:
Increase the zoom level.
Press on the image.
Drag to another portion of the photo.
Release when the desired area is visible.
Viewing Photos on iPhone or iPad
To view photos on iOS:
Open the Photos panel.
Tap a thumbnail to open the photo carousel.
Swipe left or right to move between photos.
Pinch to zoom.
Pan around a zoomed image.
Double-tap to zoom to approximately 2.5×.
Use the available actions to save or annotate the photo.
Close the carousel when finished.
The Photos panel may display:
Upload-status badges
Annotation badges
Download spinners
Annotating a Photo on iPhone or iPad
Photo annotation allows you to call attention to details inside an image without adding those notes to the floor plan.
To annotate a photo:
Open the photo in the iOS carousel.
Open the photo-annotation workflow.
Use the available PDF-style markup tools.
Complete the annotation workflow.
Return to the photo gallery.
Confirm that the annotated photo displays an annotation badge.
When an annotated version is available, Web can display the annotation overlay when the photo is opened there.
Web may also display the annotated thumbnail in the gallery.
Common Uses for Photo Annotation
Photo annotation is useful for:
Circling existing damage
Pointing to plumbing or electrical locations
Identifying materials that need to be replaced
Highlighting installation concerns
Calling attention to details for an estimator or production team
💡 Pro Tip: Use floor-plan Markup when the note belongs to a location on the plan. Use photo annotation when the note belongs to a visible condition inside the image.
Selecting Multiple Photos on iPhone or iPad
The iOS Photos panel includes a multi-select workflow.
To manage several photos:
Open the Photos panel.
Enter Select mode.
Tap each photo you want to include.
Choose the desired action.
Selected photos can be:
Deleted
Exported or shared through the iOS share workflow
This workflow is useful when several photos need to be sent or removed together.
Saving a Photo to Your Device
To save a photo on iPhone or iPad:
Open the photo in the carousel.
Choose the available save-to-device action.
Wait for the save to complete.
A download spinner may appear while the photo is being saved.
Deleting Photos
Deleting a Photo on Web
To delete one photo:
Open the Photos panel.
Hover over the desired thumbnail.
Select the trash icon.
Confirm the deletion.
After deletion, Flex re-fetches the Space so the gallery can update.
Deleting Photos on iPhone or iPad
To delete one or several photos:
Open the Photos panel.
Enter Select mode.
Select the desired photos.
Choose Delete.
Confirm the action when prompted.
Only the selected photos are removed.
Using Photos While Editing
Photos are useful when plan geometry alone does not provide enough visual context.
Use them to review:
Door swing and style
Window type and trim
Cabinet configuration
Fixture and appliance locations
Existing finishes
Mechanical obstructions
Field conditions around walls or openings
Photos and PDF Export
Photos are not currently included as an option in the Flex floor-plan PDF export.
The available PDF export options apply to plan information rather than the Space photo gallery.
When photos need to be shared separately, use the iOS selection and share workflow.
Platform Notes
Web
Web supports:
Uploading one JPEG image per upload
Viewing a numbered thumbnail gallery
Opening photos in a lightbox
Previous and Next navigation
Wrap-around navigation
Keyboard-arrow navigation
Zooming from 1× to 3×
Zooming in 0.25× increments
Panning while zoomed
Resetting to 1:1 view
Deleting individual photos
Viewing photo-annotation overlays
Displaying annotated thumbnails when available
Web does not provide the iOS:
Multi-select workflow
Device-camera workflow
Save-to-device workflow
Photo-annotation workflow
iPhone and iPad
iOS supports:
Adding photos from Camera or Photo Library
Up to 24 photos per Space
Upload-status badges
Multi-select
Deleting selected photos
Exporting or sharing selected photos
Swipe navigation
Pinch-to-zoom
Double-tap zoom to approximately 2.5×
Saving photos to the device
Annotating photos
Annotation badges
Download spinners
Best Practices
💡 Capture wide room views before taking detail photos.
💡 Confirm that uploads finish before leaving the project.
💡 Use photo annotation for image-specific conditions.
💡 Review photos before changing important plan geometry.
💡 Delete duplicate or unusable photos so the gallery remains easy to navigate.
💡 Keep photos associated with the correct Space.
💡 Use the iOS share workflow when several photos need to be sent together.
Common Mistakes
Uploading the Wrong File Type on Web
The current Web uploader accepts JPEG images only.
Choose a JPEG before beginning the upload.
Leaving Before Uploads Finish
A photo may still be syncing when you leave the Space.
Check the upload-status badge before leaving the jobsite.
Support Clues
Problem | Recommended Action |
I cannot upload a photo on Web. | Confirm that the file is a JPEG and that you selected only one image for the current upload. |
My new Web photo does not appear. | Allow the upload to complete. Flex re-fetches the Space after a successful upload. Reopen the Photos panel if needed. |
My new iOS photo does not appear. | Check the upload-status badge and confirm that the photo was added to the correct Space. |
I cannot pan around a photo on Web. | Increase the zoom above 1×, then drag the image. |
The Web viewer closed unexpectedly. | Pressing Escape closes the lightbox. Reopen the photo from its thumbnail. |
I do not see my photo annotation on Web. | Confirm that the annotation workflow completed on iOS and that the Space has synchronized. Reopen the photo on Web. |
I cannot add another photo on iOS. | The Space may have reached the 24-photo limit. Delete an unnecessary photo before adding another. |
I cannot select several photos on Web. | Multi-select is currently available on iPhone and iPad, not Web. |
I cannot annotate a photo on Web. | Open the Space in the RENDR iOS app and use the photo-annotation workflow. |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I add photos after the original scan?
Yes.
On iPhone and iPad, add photos from the Camera or Photo Library.
On Web, upload one JPEG image per upload.
Can I upload several photos at once on Web?
No.
The current Web uploader processes one JPEG image per upload.
Repeat the process to add additional photos.
How many photos can I add?
The current iOS workflow supports up to 24 photos per Space.
Can I mark up a photo?
Yes, on iPhone and iPad.
Open the photo and use the photo-annotation workflow.
The resulting annotation can also be displayed when the photo is viewed on Web.
Can I share several photos together?
Yes, on iPhone and iPad.
Enter Select mode, choose the photos, and use the export or share action.
Can I save a photo to my device?
Yes, on iPhone and iPad.
Open the photo and choose the available save-to-device action.
Can I include photos in the Flex PDF export?
Not yet, but this feature is coming Summer 2026.
Can I delete photos?
Yes.
On Web, delete one photo from its thumbnail.
On iPhone and iPad, use Select mode to delete one or several photos.
Can I annotate photos on Web?
No.
Web displays available photo annotations but does not provide photo-annotation tools in Flex 3.0.
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