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Troubleshooting
Editors
8 min
Updated: July 2026

An upload failed or a file does not display well

Family files can be large or come from older phones. Reliable uploads work best with small batches, stable connection, and reviewed metadata.

An upload failed or a file does not display well

Visual example

When you finish, you will know how to

Retry uploads without duplicating files

Understand HEIC, PDF, and video behavior

Know what details to send support

Common mistakes to avoid

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Retrying many large uploads in parallel

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Deleting the original before confirming success

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Trusting detected dates without review

Step by step

01

Reduce the batch

Upload fewer files at a time to identify whether one specific file fails.

02

Check size and format

Large photos, videos, and scanned documents can take longer. HEIC/HEIF is preserved as original and converted for display.

03

Do not close the tab

Wait until preparation and record creation finish before navigating away.

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Report details

Include file type, approximate size, browser, and whether the failure happened during upload or display.

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