Uploading photos

Photos must meet the following requirements:

• Format: JPEG, PNG, or WebP
• Minimum size: 1200 pixels on the longest edge
• Maximum size: 30 MB per file
• Content: Aviation-themed photography only. See our content guidelines for details.

Navigate to the upload page(you'll need to be signed in). You'll be guided through these steps:

1. Select your photo — drag and drop or click to browse your files. EXIF data is read automatically if present.
2. Tag the aircraft — search for the aircraft by registration, type, or airline. This helps others discover your photo. You can skip this step if you prefer.
3. Add location — click the map to tag where the photo was taken. Choose an accuracy level: exact location, approximate (within ~1 km), or hidden.
4. Write a caption— describe what's in the photo. This also helps with search.
5. Choose a license — select how others can reuse your photo. See Photo licenses for details.
6. Add tags— optional tags to help categorize your photo (e.g. "nightshot", "overhead", "landing").
7. Submit — your photo will appear in the moderation queue and typically be reviewed within a few hours.

All photos go through a brief review by our moderation team before appearing in the public feed. Most photos are approved within a few hours. If your photo is rejected, you'll see a reason on your uploads page. You can edit and resubmit a rejected photo at any time.

Once uploaded, a photo can be added to one of your personal albums. Go to your Albums page, select an album, and use the "Add Photos" button to select photos from your collection.