When to use CSV import
Use CSV import when a batch contains multiple locations or when coordinates are prepared by someone else before image editing. It is also useful when a client sends a spreadsheet of branches, properties, or job sites.
If every photo uses the same location, map selection is faster. CSV is for per-file precision.
Recommended columns
A simple CSV should include filename, latitude, longitude, and optional metadata fields. Filename matching is the key. The name in the spreadsheet must match the uploaded file name closely enough for the app to apply the correct row.
- filename: storefront-01.jpg
- latitude: 40.712776
- longitude: -74.005974
- title: Exterior storefront photo
- description: Photo of the business exterior in New York, NY
Validate coordinates before export
CSV errors can be subtle. Latitude and longitude can be swapped, signs can be wrong, or a row can point to a nearby but incorrect address.
After import, scan the table for outliers and click representative rows on the map. If a coordinate appears far from the intended region, fix the spreadsheet or override that file manually.
Keep reports with the source CSV
Store the source CSV, output ZIP, and verification report together. That gives your team a traceable record of what was requested, what was applied, and what was delivered.
This kind of documentation is more useful than trying to remember which map pin was used weeks after a campaign shipped.