1 min readbeginnerLast updated: Jan 2, 2025

What's the Maximum Photo Size?

Fotify accepts large, high-quality photos from any modern smartphone or camera. Here are the limits you should know.

Photo Limits

  • Maximum file size: 50 MB per photo
  • Maximum resolution: 100 megapixels

Most smartphone photos are well within these limits. Even professional DSLR photos typically fit.

Video Limits

  • Maximum file size: 80 MB per video
  • Maximum length: 30 seconds

Video uploads are available on Premium Event plans.

What Happens If a File Is Too Large?

If a guest tries to upload a file that exceeds the limits:

  • The upload will fail with an error message
  • The guest will be prompted to select a smaller file
  • They can try compressing or resizing before re-uploading

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What's the maximum file size for photos? A: Photos can be up to 50 MB and 100 megapixels. Most phone photos are well within these limits.

Q: What's the maximum video size? A: Videos can be up to 80 MB and 30 seconds long.

Q: Will my photos be compressed? A: When guests choose "Optimized" upload, photos are compressed for faster upload. "Full HD" preserves original quality. Downloaded photos are always the uploaded quality.

Q: Can I upload professional camera photos? A: Yes, as long as they're under 50 MB and in a supported format (JPG, PNG).

Q: Why did my upload fail? A: The file might exceed size limits, be in an unsupported format, or there might be a connection issue. Try a smaller file or check your internet connection.

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