Goal 5: Prepare photos and documents to be uploaded to FamilySearch Memories. Vault
Getting the right photos that are in the right format will save you time and get better results.
Choices
A Determine which photos and documents are good candidates to upload, and which are not.
Summary
- By posting photos, you agree to FamilySearch’s conditions.
- Posting means you agree that you have the right to do so.
- Photographs of living people should not be posted without prior consent.
- Avoid posting photos that are duplicates or poor quality.
- Read the guidelines on FamilySearch Memories for the kinds of items that can be uploaded (to avoid item rejection). Guidelines are found here. Also read this article.
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FS—What rules apply to uploading memories to FamilySearch.org? - 2024
- Exclude any photos that do not meet the Memories guidelines.
- Learn about adding memories for a living person.
☆ FS—Can I add memories about my living relatives to Family Tree? - 2025
- As you see fit, exclude photos that are duplicates or near-duplicates, that are not well-taken or are damaged, etc.
- If photos or other upload items are copyrighted, make sure you have permission from the copyright holder to distribute them. For additional information, read this article.
☆ Copyright and the Old Family Photo - 2012
- If you need to scan photos or create digital photos to be uploaded, see Choice C in Goal 1 for instructions.
Exercises
- * Good: In your collection of digitized photos, select 3 that can pass the selection criteria mentioned in this Choice.
- * Proficient: Same as above, but choose 8 photos.
B If necessary, crop or enhance photos or documents after scanning them.
