High-quality photos are essential for your property's success on Holidu. They create strong first impressions, increase bookings, and help guests understand what to expect when they arrive. Properties with professional photos receive up to 5 times more bookings than those without.

Why Professional Photos Matter

• First impressions: Photos are the first thing guests see when browsing listings. High-quality images capture attention immediately and create a strong first impression.
• More bookings: Professional content helps your property stand out and gives potential guests confidence to book with you.
• Accurate expectations: Professional photographers have the experience and equipment to showcase your property truthfully, so guests know exactly what to expect on arrival.
• Highlighting unique features: Professional photographers know how to showcase the special amenities and features that make your property unique and attract the right guests.

Professional Photography Service

Holidu offers a free professional photography service in our focus regions. Professional photos can significantly improve your listing's performance and appeal to potential guests.

Important availability information:

• 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.

Managing Your Professional Photos

If your property has professional photos from Holidu, keep these important points in mind:

• 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.
• You have full control over your photo gallery and can manage all images, including professional photos.
• Holidu keeps a backup of all professional photos. If you delete one by mistake, contact our support team through the Assistant to restore it.
• Professional photos are the property of Holidu and are not available for purchase by hosts.

Uploading Your Own Photos

Whether you're uploading your own photos or supplementing professional ones, follow these guidelines for best results:

• The first photo in your gallery is used as the main display image across partner channels, so choose this carefully.
• Gallery order affects booking performance. Use your highest-quality, best-lit photos for your cover shot and first few images.
• Videos are not supported. Images only.
• Supported image formats: JPG, PNG, HEIC/HEIF, WebP, TIFF, and AVIF, within the platform's file-size limits.
• All photos must be in landscape orientation.
• Use good lighting to capture the best shots of your property.
• Use wide-angle perspectives to capture the full scope of rooms and outdoor areas.
• Upload at least 10 photos for a complete listing.
• Minimum resolution: 1,024 × 768 pixels.
• Recommended resolution: 2,000 pixels on the long edge for high-quality images that display well across all devices.

How to Add, Delete, and Reorder Photos

Managing your property photos on Holidu is straightforward. Follow these steps:

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. If using the Holidu app, allow Holidu to access images from your phone first.
4. To delete a photo, click on it and select Delete, then confirm your action. Remember that Holidu keeps a backup of all photos, so you can request restoration of deleted images if needed.
5. To reorder your photos, click and hold a photo, drag it to the position you want, and drop it in place.
6. Click Save changes after any edit to ensure your updates take effect immediately.

Tips for Success

To maximize the impact of your property photos:

• Keep your gallery updated with fresh, current images of your property.
• Show all rooms, amenities, and outdoor spaces that guests will use.
• Highlight what makes your property special and unique.
• Ensure consistent lighting and photo quality throughout your gallery.
• Position your best photos at the beginning of your gallery for maximum impact.

Need assistance with your photos? Use the Assistant in your Holidu account for support with managing your property images.