What File Types Can Guests Upload?
Fotify supports all common photo and video formats from smartphones and cameras. Guests don't need to convert their files - just upload directly.
Supported Photo Formats
- JPG / JPEG - Most common format
- PNG - Supports transparency
- HEIC / HEIF - iPhone default format
- WebP - Modern web format
- AVIF - Newer high-efficiency format
The system automatically handles format conversion when needed.
Supported Video Formats
- MP4 - Most common format
- MOV - iPhone video format
- WebM - Web video format
Video uploads require a Premium Event plan. The same formats apply to long videos (Films), available on the Premium Event plan with up to 50 videos of 5 minutes per event.
Pricing may vary depending on your country and currency. See the latest pricing on the pricing page.
Automatic Processing
Fotify automatically:
- Converts HEIC to JPG for compatibility
- Optimizes images for web display
- Preserves original quality for downloads
- Rotates photos based on EXIF data
Guests don't need to do anything special - just select and upload.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What file types can guests upload? A: JPG, PNG, HEIC (iPhone), and WebP for photos. MP4, MOV, and WebM for videos (Premium plans).
Q: Do iPhone photos work? A: Yes! HEIC photos from iPhones are fully supported and automatically converted for compatibility.
Q: Can guests upload RAW photos? A: RAW formats are not supported. Convert to JPG or PNG before uploading.
Q: Are there any file types that won't work? A: For photos, uncommon formats like TIFF, BMP, or RAW files are not supported. For videos, AVI, MKV, and 3GP are not supported - use MP4, MOV, or WebM instead. Unsupported files are skipped with a clear notice, and the rest of the selection uploads normally.
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