Uploading photos to your album

Written By Nick

Last updated 5 days ago

The final step of creating an album is uploading the photos. Once they're in, Social Valet analyzes each one in the background so you can review, favorite, and eventually generate posts from them.

Before you start

Make sure your photos meet these requirements:

  • Formats: JPG, JPEG, PNG, or HEIC

  • File size: 50MB max per file

  • Quantity: Up to 1,000 photos per album

How to upload photos

  1. From Step 3: Upload photos, drag and drop your photos into the upload area, or click Browse files to select them from your computer.

  2. Uploads start automatically. Watch the progress as each file processes.

  3. When uploads finish, you'll see an Upload complete confirmation along with a list of successful uploads.

[Screenshot: Step 3 — Upload photos drag-and-drop area]

If some uploads fail

Failed uploads appear under the Failed tab next to Success. Click retry on any failed file to try the upload again.

[Screenshot: Upload complete screen with Success and Failed tabs]

Skipping the upload for now

Not ready to upload photos yet? Click Skip to Album in the top right to create the album without photos. You can add them later from the album page using the three-dot menu.

Finishing up

Once your photos are uploaded, click Go to Album in the top right to head to your new album.

What happens next

When you land on the album, Social Valet starts analyzing your photos in the background. This usually takes a few minutes. For each photo, you'll get:

  • A short description of what's in the photo

  • Tags

  • A "moment" label based on the event type — like getting ready, ceremony, or reception for a wedding

From the album page, you can:

  • Favorite the photos you love most

  • Add more photos or remove ones you don't want

  • Edit photo descriptions, tags, and moments

When the album feels right, click Start Publishing to kick off post generation. Social Valet will create Instagram and blog posts based on your photos, your album details, and your connected platforms.

If something goes wrong

  • A photo failed to upload — Check the format and file size, then retry from the Failed tab. HEIC files convert to JPEG automatically after upload.

  • Uploads are stuck or slow — Large batches take time. Avoid closing the tab until the success confirmation appears.

  • You skipped the upload and can't find where to add photos — Open the album, click the three-dot menu, and choose the upload option.

Next steps