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How do I add student photos?

Use this when you want to take and save student photos using ClassSeats Mobile.

Open the correct class

  1. Open ClassSeats Mobile on your phone or tablet.
  2. Make sure you are connected to Google Drive.
  3. Load the file and class you want to add photos to.
    ClassSeats Mobile showing a loaded class
    Make sure your class is loaded before you start taking photos.

Take a student photo

  1. Find the student you want to photograph.
  2. Tap the camera icon next to the student’s name.
    Student list showing the camera icon
    Use the camera icon next to a student to open the photo capture screen.
  3. Frame the shot (a shoulders-up headshot works best).
  4. Tap Take photo.
    Camera capture screen in ClassSeats Mobile
    Use the capture screen to take a clear student photo.
  5. Choose Retake to try again, or Accept to save the photo.
    Retake and Accept buttons after taking a photo
    Confirm the photo before it’s saved to the student.

Where the photo is used and stored

  • The photo becomes available everywhere photos are used in ClassSeats (desktop and mobile).
  • Photos are saved to your Google Drive in the ClassSeats/studentPhotos folder, using the student’s name.
Student card showing an applied photo
Saved photos appear directly on student cards across ClassSeats.
Tip: Use good lighting and a plain background for clearer, more consistent student photos.