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Photos are the backbone of a great inspection report. InspectIQ’s built-in camera lets you capture images directly from within any area or finding, keep them organized automatically, and annotate them on the spot so there’s no guesswork for your clients later.

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Opening the Camera

You can launch the camera from two places inside an inspection:
  • From an area — Open any area, then tap the Add Photo button in the area overview section to capture a general shot of that space.
  • From a finding — Open or create a finding, then tap the camera icon in the Photos field to attach images directly to that specific item.

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Capturing Photos

1

Tap the Camera Icon

Inside a finding or area overview, tap the camera icon or Add Photo button. This opens the InspectIQ camera viewer.
2

Frame Your Shot

Position your device to capture the item clearly. Use the on-screen guidelines to keep the image level. Tap anywhere on the screen to adjust the focus point before shooting.
3

Take the Photo

Tap the shutter button to capture the image. The photo appears in a preview strip at the bottom of the screen.
4

Take Additional Photos

Continue tapping the shutter button to capture more photos for the same finding or area. There’s no limit — add as many as needed to fully document the item.
5

Review and Confirm

When you’re done shooting, tap Done to save all captured photos and return to the finding or area screen.

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Annotating Photos

Annotations let you draw attention to the exact issue in a photo — especially useful when a defect is small or easy to miss.
1

Open the Photo Editor

In any finding or area, tap a photo thumbnail to open it full-screen, then tap the Edit (pencil) icon.
2

Choose an Annotation Tool

Select from the available tools in the toolbar:
  • Arrow — Point directly to a defect or area of concern
  • Circle — Highlight and draw attention to a specific zone
  • Text Label — Add a short caption directly on the image
3

Draw Your Annotation

Tap and drag on the photo to place arrows or circles. For text labels, tap the location where you want the label to appear, then type your note.
4

Adjust Color and Size

Use the color and size controls in the toolbar to make your annotations stand out against the background of the photo.
5

Save the Annotation

Tap Save to apply your changes. The annotated version of the photo is attached to the finding or area and will appear in the final report.

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Retaking or Deleting a Photo

If a photo didn’t turn out the way you wanted, you can easily replace or remove it:
  • Retake — Open the photo full-screen, tap the options menu (three dots), and select Retake. This opens the camera again and replaces the image once you capture a new one.
  • Delete — Open the photo full-screen, tap the options menu, and select Delete. Confirm the deletion when prompted. Deleted photos cannot be recovered, so double-check before confirming.

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Importing from Your Camera Roll

If you’ve already taken photos with your device’s native camera app, you can pull them into InspectIQ without retaking them:
  1. Inside a finding or area, tap Add Photo.
  2. Tap the Gallery icon (or select Choose from Library) instead of using the live camera.
  3. Browse your device’s camera roll and select one or more photos.
  4. Tap Add to import them into the current finding or area.
Photos are saved locally on your device the moment you take or import them. When your device reconnects to the internet, InspectIQ automatically syncs all photos to the cloud so your inspection data is backed up and accessible from other devices.

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Tips for Great Inspection Photos

Strong photos make your report more credible and easier for clients to understand. Keep these best practices in mind on every job:
  • Use natural or supplemental lighting — Open blinds or use a flashlight to illuminate dark areas like attics, crawl spaces, and electrical panels.
  • Shoot from a stable position — Brace your arms or rest your device against a surface to avoid blurry shots.
  • Fill the frame with the subject — Get close enough that the defect or item is clearly visible without unnecessary background.
  • Avoid backlit shots — Don’t shoot toward windows or bright light sources, as this silhouettes your subject.
  • Capture context — Include enough of the surrounding area so the viewer understands where the item is located.
  • Check your shot before moving on — Quickly review the photo in the preview strip to confirm it’s clear and in focus before putting your device away.
Start each area with one or two wide-angle establishing shots that show the full room or zone before zooming in on individual defects. This gives clients helpful context in the report and makes it easier for anyone reviewing the findings to understand the layout of the space.