Upload Photos into Vektor.io

This guide explains how to import photos into Vektor.io, which image formats are supported, and what is required for photos to be automatically placed on the map.

Note: Importing photos is only possible for users with Manage or Modify permissions in the project.
Vektor.io may also be integrated with a document management system (project bank), in which case materials can be imported through that integration.

Supported Image Formats

Vektor.io currently supports the following image formats:

• .jpg

• .jpeg

It is recommended to verify this in your camera settings.

Most phones save images in JPG format by default, but some devices may use other formats (e.g., HEIC). If necessary, change the camera’s image format setting to JPG / JPEG.

GPS Location Data (Required for Map Placement)

For a photo to be automatically placed on the map in Vektor.io, it must contain:

• Latitude

• Longitude

This information is stored in the image metadata (EXIF) at the time the photo is taken.

Important

• Photos without location data can be opened from the file tree.

• However, they will not be placed on the map.

• Currently, the only way to place photos on the map is by having GPS coordinates stored in the image metadata.

• Manual map placement is not available at this time.

Make Sure Location Data Is Saved in Photos

Android

1. Open Settings

2. Go to Location → make sure location is turned on

3. Open Apps → Camera

4. Allow Location

5. In camera settings, make sure Save location / Location tags is enabled

iPhone / iPad

1. Open Settings

2. Select Privacy & Security

3. Select Location Services

4. Select Camera

5. Choose While Using the App

To verify location data:
Open the photo in the Photos app and swipe up — if a map appears, the location has been saved.

Three Ways to Import Photos into Vektor.io
 

Scenario 1: Transfer Photos to a Computer and Import

Recommended for large photo batches.

Step 1: Transfer Photos from Your Phone to a Computer

For example:

• OneDrive

• Google Drive

• iCloud

• USB cable

• Other cloud service

Step 2: Import Photos into Vektor.io

1. Open Vektor.io and your desired project

2. Select Upload

3. Choose one or multiple .jpg / .jpeg files

4. Vektor.io reads the GPS metadata

5. Photos are automatically placed on the map (if location data is included)

Scenario 2: Upload Photos Directly from Your Phone

1. Open a browser and go to:
   https://projects.vektor.io/

2. Log in

3. Open the project

4. Press Upload

5. Select photos from your gallery

6. Confirm the upload

If the photos contain GPS data and are in JPG/JPEG format, they will be automatically placed on the map.

Scenario 3: Import via Project Bank Integration

If the project includes integration with a document management system:

1. First upload the photos to the project bank

2. Ensure that:

   • The file format is JPG/JPEG

   • GPS metadata is included

3. The material will transfer to Vektor.io through the integration

The exact process depends on your organization’s configuration.