topic Re: Does Field Maps have a way to set up capturing photos? in ArcGIS Field Maps Questions

Does Field Maps have a way to set up capturing photos?

JimGarcia1 — Tue, 15 Apr 2025 12:51:30 GMT

Does Field Maps have a way to capture photos? I can't tell. I want to create a form, the user goes out into the field, enters the appropriate information for the event or case, and then has the option to snap a photo with their phone/tablet, and submit as a record. I looked in the literature, but got no clarity. Or would a solution like Survey 123 or Quick Capture be a better solution?

Re: Does Field Maps have a way to set up capturing photos?

RyanUthoff — Tue, 15 Apr 2025 13:30:01 GMT

Yes, you can capture photos in Field Maps. You just need to enable attachments on the layer you want to take photos off of. This blog post doesn't necessarily tell you how to enable attachments, but it does show you what taking photos in Field Maps looks like. https://www.esri.com/arcgis-blog/products/field-maps/field-mobility/try-data-collection-in-arcgis-field-maps

Re: Does Field Maps have a way to set up capturing photos?

JimGarcia1 — Tue, 15 Apr 2025 15:42:39 GMT

Thank you! This is very helpful; trying to figure out the right verbiage for my question is half the battle, and that's what needed to be set up. When I googled "enable attachments", I saw this (old!) link on how to do that. https://community.esri.com/t5/arcgis-online-questions/how-to-enable-attachments-on-hosted-feature/td-p/39816

But the link you have provided is the best and easiest guide I've seen through the process. I am on my way....thanks to you!