---
title: "Capture & Upload Photos"
locale: en
slug: uploading-photos
audience: guest
summary: "Open the camera, review your shot, upload it, and understand moderation status."
version_introduced: 2025.4
requires_app_version: "^3.2.0"
status: draft
translation_state: aligned
last_reviewed_at: 2025-12-24
owner: guest-success@fotospiel.app
related:
  - slug: tasks-and-missions
  - slug: upload-troubleshooting
  - slug: notifications-and-push
  - slug: offline-sync
---

## When to read this
You already joined the event and want the full capture flow—including moderation and error handling.

## The essentials
- **Auto-optimization:** Photos are compressed automatically for faster uploads.
- **After upload:** Photos go straight to the gallery or first into review, depending on the event.
- **Errors:** You’ll get clear guidance and a retry option.

## Step-by-step
1. **Open the camera.** Tap the large camera button in the bottom nav, or start from a task.
2. **Keep task/emotion (optional).** If you came from Tasks, the assignment stays attached.
3. **Use camera tools.** Grid overlay, countdown timer, camera switch, and front-camera mirror are available.
4. **Review the photo.** Retake if needed or continue with the current shot.
5. **Upload.** Fotospiel auto-optimizes your image and shows progress.
6. **After upload.** If the event allows instant approval, the photo shows up in the gallery right away. If moderation is enabled, it goes to “In review” first.
7. **Fix errors.** You’ll get clear guidance (retry, check permissions, or try again later).

## Tips
- **Import existing images:** Tap the gallery icon in camera view.
- **Large files:** Auto-compression helps. Keep the app open while uploading.
- **Review status:** The notification panel shows pending review counts.

### Need more help?
See `upload-troubleshooting` for common issues or `notifications-and-push` for status updates.