View Photos

The Photos tool displays a dual-pane experience that makes photo context easier to see and edit. View photos using the following features:

• This split-view layout supports inline editing and separates photo-specific technical data from project context. It is easy to label photos and update context. You can scan information at a glance. In addition, you can view and click the text, edit in place, and stay on the same page.

• Navigation controls in Timeline and Album pages allow you to jump directly to specific dates or navigate multi-year project histories without endless scrolling. Project Managers, Superintendents, and Project Engineers can find photos faster across long-running projects with thousands of images.

• Required User Permissions:

  • To view public photos, 'Read Only' or higher permissions on the project's Photos tool.

  • To view private photos, you need one of the following:

    • 'Admin' permissions on the project's Photos tool.

    • 'Read Only' or 'Standard' level permissions on the Photos tool with the 'View Private Photos' granular permission enabled on your permissions template.

1. Navigate to your project's Photos tool.

2. Do one of the following:

   • To view all photos grouped by date, click the Timeline tab.

   • To view photos in their albums, click the Album tab.

   • To view photos on a map, click the Map tab. To manage photos on the map, see Procore Maps.

3. To view a photo and its information, do the following:

   1. Click a photo you want to view.
      A dual-pane photo viewer displays the photo in a full screen, making the photo context easier to see and edit. This split-view layout displays Project Information panel on the left and Actions & Conversations panel on the right. Both panels are fully collapsible and contain flexible screen space.

   2. Use the Project Information panel to view the following fields:

      • Description: A flexible, non-distorting description area that actually grows with your notes.

      • Project Data: Lists project context related key fields - Album, Trade, and Location that support inline editing.

      • Photo Metadata: Shows photo-specific technical data, such as Taken On, Uploaded On, Uploaded By, and File Name.

   3. Use the Actions & Conversations panel to view and add comments.

   4. Hover over the bottom-center of the photo to choose one of the following options:

      • Rotate. Click this icon to rotate the photo 45°. See Rotate Photos.

      • Zoom In. Click this icon to zoom in on the photo.

      • Zoom Out. Click this icon to zoom out on the photo.

      • View 360°. Click this button to pan through a 360° photo. This option works best when viewing photos taken in panoramic or 360° mode.

4. To use the Timeline navigation controls, do the following:

   1. On the Timeline page, click a multi-year picker (calendar icon) to access photos from any point in the project lifecycle.

   2. Click the Jump to . . . dropdown menu and select one of the following options:
      Today, Last week, Last month, First photo, and Pick a date
      This allows you to quickly jump directly to a specific point in project history while keeping surrounding photos in view.

   3. Use the sticky date headers to see the date context of the photos currently in view.
      The sticky date headers remain pinned at the top of the page as you scroll.

   4. Use the default vertical Scrubbable Timeline scroll bar on the right side of the screen.
      This scroll bar appears while scrolling, allowing you to drag rapidly across the entire timeline. A floating label dynamically adjusts based on drag speed from Year → Month → Day for precise positioning.

   5. Click the Configure icon to use the reverse sort order.
      This lets you toggle the timeline between Newest First (default) and Oldest First (reverse sort order).
      You can use the following settings:

      • Sort By: Use this option to sort photos by -

        • Uploaded date: Newest First (default)

        • Uploaded date: Oldest First

        • Taken Date. Newest First (default)

        • Taken date: Oldest First
          Note: Your sort preference is automatically saved per project.

      • Group By: Use this option to group photos by day, week, or month.

5.  To use the Albums navigation controls, do the following:

   1. On the Albums page, click on the album you want to view.
      The album detail view page appears for the selected album, displaying the Jump-to . . . and the vertical Scrubbable Timeline scroll bar controls.

   2. Use the navigation controls to view photos within the album.