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Uploading files from an iPhone or Android device
How to upload files to FotoWeb from an iOS or Android device.
28. January 2026
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You can upload files to Fotoware using the Fotoware Mobile app (once you have a wireless or mobile network connection).
Most mobile devices can store pictures from an SD card in their camera roll using an SD card adapter. In this case, you can transfer pictures and videos taken with your DSLR to your mobile device, then upload them to FotoWeb. You can also upload pictures or video clips stored on your device, or you can take a picture or record a video clip and instantly upload it to a FotoWeb archive.
Typically, when you upload files to an archive, you enter metadata values so you can find and retrieve the files later. If any of the metadata values are mandatory, the files will not be uploaded unless you have entered values in the mandatory field.
Furthermore, alerts, or search agents, can be configured on the server to notify users when new files that match certain criteria are uploaded. You can configure the system so that when you tag a file with a specific keyword, the user on the receiving end is notified when the file arrives.
Note
If you take photos using the Fotoware Mobile app's built-in camera (step 2 below), they are captured in JPEG format. HEIC and Apple ProRAW are not currently supported. This means the captured images may not use the device’s full maximum resolution. For the highest possible image quality, we recommend taking photos with the device’s native camera app and uploading them directly from the camera roll.
Uploading files
- Select the Upload icon on the main screen (highlighted in red below).
- Select UPLOAD FILES, TAKE VIDEO, or TAKE PHOTO.
- If you select UPLOAD FILES, locate and select the files you want to upload, and select Done. Select Add more to add more files, if necessary.
- If you select TAKE PHOTO or TAKE VIDEO, the camera opens for you to take photos or videos. Take as many photos or videos as you need; the total is displayed and updated automatically. When you are finished, select Done.
- Tap the Select upload destination field to select an archive. Make your selection and select Select this archive.
- Scroll down to enter more information about the selected files, such as metadata, keywords, tags, etc.
- Scroll down and select Upload.
- A confirmation message appears when the files are successfully uploaded to the selected folder.
Tip: Your device must have Location activated for the upload to work correctly.