When you need to attach a photo to a daily report in the Raken mobile app, you can search your device's photo library to find the right image fast — by date, subject, or keyword — without scrolling through hundreds of photos.
Quick Answer
To find and attach a photo in the Raken mobile app:
Tap the camera or photo icon in any attachment field.
The device's native photo picker opens.
On iOS, use the search bar at the top to search by date or subject.
On Android, browse by album and date.
Searching for Photos on iOS
When uploading a photo in Raken on an iPhone or iPad, the native iOS camera roll interface opens. At the top of the screen you will see a search box — tap it and type any of the following:
Date — e.g., "April 4" or "last week"
Subject — e.g., "concrete", "roof", "scaffolding"
Location — e.g., a city or neighborhood name
iOS uses on-device intelligence to identify the content of your photos, so you can search by what's in the image — not just the file name or date.
For more information on iOS photo search, visit Apple Support.
Browsing Photos on Android
On Android devices, the native photo picker opens when selecting a photo in Raken. Browse your photos by album, date, or use the search function available in your device's Google Photos app to locate images before uploading.
Where to Upload Photos in Raken
You can attach photos in Raken from several places:
Daily Logs > Attachments — attach photos directly to a daily report
Daily Logs > Notes — attach photos to a specific note entry
Time Cards — attach photos to a time card entry
Gallery — upload directly to the project gallery from Project tools
Troubleshooting & FAQ
I can't see the search bar in my photo picker — why?
The search bar in the iOS photo picker is available on iOS 14 and later. On Android, search functionality depends on your device's photo app.
Can I select multiple photos at once?
Yes. In most photo attachment flows in Raken, you can tap multiple photos to select them before confirming.
Technical Specifications
Compatibility: iOS 15+, Android 10+
Photo search: iOS native search (on-device intelligence); Android via device photo app
Plan Required: All plans
Role Required: All users with project access
Considerations
Photo search uses your device's native capabilities — results quality depends on how your device has indexed your photo library.
Raken requires permission to access your device's photo library. If photos aren't appearing, check that Raken has photo library access enabled in your device settings.
More Questions?
Feel free to email us or call us at +1 866-438-0646. We're always glad to answer your questions!