Optimized vs Full HD: Which Upload Quality to Choose

When guests upload photos, they can choose between Optimized and Full HD quality. Here's what each option means and when to use it.

Optimized Quality

Best for: Quick uploads, saving mobile data

• Photos are compressed for faster upload
• Uses less mobile data
• Still looks great on screens and in galleries
• Default option for all plans

Optimized is perfect during events when guests are uploading many photos quickly.

Full HD Quality

Best for: Best possible quality, printing photos

• Preserves original resolution and detail
• Larger file sizes mean slower uploads
• Uses more mobile data
• Available on Photo Gallery and Premium Event plans

Choose Full HD for your best shots that you might want to print or enlarge later.

Quick Comparison

Feature	Optimized	Full HD
Upload speed	Faster	Slower
Mobile data usage	Lower	Higher
Image quality	Great for screens	Maximum quality
Available on	All plans	Paid plans only

Our Recommendation

• Use Optimized during the event for quick sharing
• Use Full HD for your favorite shots you want in highest quality
• If you're on WiFi with good signal, Full HD works well

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What's the difference between Optimized and Full HD? A: Optimized compresses photos for faster uploads and less data usage. Full HD preserves original quality but takes longer to upload.

Q: Which quality should I choose? A: Use Optimized for quick sharing during events. Use Full HD for your best photos when quality matters most.

Q: Can I change the quality after uploading? A: No, the quality is set at upload time. If you need higher quality, upload the photo again with Full HD selected.

Q: Why can't I select Full HD? A: Full HD uploads require a Photo Gallery or Premium Event plan.

Q: Does quality affect how photos look in the gallery? A: Both look great on screens. The difference is mainly noticeable when downloading or printing at large sizes.