Frequently Asked Questions
A page with frequently asked questions about photo reports, photo documentation, and photo tables. Learn the key details and best practices for creating photo reports online.
The most popular questions about photo reports and photo tables
What is a photo report, photo documentation or a photo table?
This is a document containing photographs that clearly illustrate an event or process – the scene of an incident, the beginning and result of work performed, traces of damage, the situation at a construction site, installation of structures, etc.
Photographs in a photo report are arranged in a structured way; each photo is numbered and usually has a descriptive caption. The photos themselves may contain special markers – arrows, highlights, explanatory notes.
Photo documentation may serve as evidence in civil or criminal proceedings, as well as an attachment to an expert’s report or an integral part of it.
How to make a photo report?

The easiest way to create a photo report is to upload your images to Photo-reports.online. After uploading, the photos will be arranged in a table with 2 columns and 4 rows.
Then click Download and you will receive a .docx file that can be opened in Microsoft Word, LibreOffice Writer, Google Docs, and more.
How do I sign images in a photo document?

You can sign photos in three ways:
1. Individually – add a text caption to each photo separately.
2. Bulk signing – enter a signature once and apply it to all selected photos.
3. Registered users can save their standard signatures in the system and select them from a list.
How do I create a photo report using a template?

The simplest way is to use the default template in Photo-reports.online. You can create a photo report or photo documentation using 5 different templates.
Most templates allow you to adjust page orientation – portrait or landscape, number of rows and columns (up to 8), number of caption lines (default 1, up to 8), font style, margin sizes, alignment of captions and report title, title placement, as well as border thickness, color, and spacing.
Overall, there are 5 templates that meet the needs of 95% of users:
1. Basic table-style template – by default includes 2 columns and 4 rows.
2. Template with photos on the left and captions on the right (default 4 photos, up to 8), with adjustable percentage width.
3. Template with photos on the right and captions on the left (same settings as template 2).
4. Template with photos at the top and captions at the bottom; adjustable height ratio and number of photos (default 2, up to 8).
5. Template with photos at the bottom and captions at the top, with the same customizations as template 4.
Photo reports, photo documentation, and before-and-after photo tables showcasing the work process.
How to create a before-and-after photo report of completed work?
To create a clear and professional before-and-after photo report:
1. Photograph the site before starting or when receiving it from the client.
2. Capture key stages during the work to show progress.
3. After completion, take photos from the same angle and distance.
4. In Photo-reports.online, sort your images in the correct order using the drag-and-drop list.
5. Label each major stage using bulk captions or saved caption presets.
6. Add the most illustrative “before” photo on the first or last page.
7. If you need text or graphics, use the built-in image editor by clicking on any photo.