{"id":1878,"date":"2026-10-14T14:28:01","date_gmt":"2026-10-14T14:28:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/autosmarts.co\/en\/features\/photo-evidence\/"},"modified":"2026-10-14T14:28:01","modified_gmt":"2026-10-14T14:28:01","slug":"photo-evidence","status":"publish","type":"feature","link":"https:\/\/autosmarts.co\/en\/features\/photo-evidence\/","title":{"rendered":"Photo evidence"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group as-isec as-isec--what is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group as-fwhat is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group as-fwhat__def is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"as-eyebrow wp-block-paragraph\">Overview<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is audit photo evidence?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"as-fwhat__lead wp-block-paragraph\">Audit photo evidence is the photo attached to a checklist answer to show what the auditor saw. In AutoSmart, photos and notes go on any answer during the audit; you decide where photos are required, whether they must come from the camera, and every submission can carry its location and time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group as-fglance is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"as-fglance__title wp-block-paragraph\">At a glance<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"as-fglance__row wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Included in<\/strong> Every plan; geotagging and timestamps from Growth<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"as-fglance__row wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Where<\/strong> The AutoSmart mobile app<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"as-fglance__row wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Works offline<\/strong> Yes, photos sync with the audit<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"as-fglance__link wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/autosmarts.co\/en\/pricing\/\">See pricing \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group as-isec as-isec--proof is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"as-eyebrow wp-block-paragraph\">Results<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Results from AutoSmart customers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group as-iproofs is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group as-iproof is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"as-iproof__num wp-block-paragraph\">85%<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"as-iproof__label wp-block-paragraph\">Less time per facility audit at MG Motors MEA, down from 5\u20137 days to 1<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"as-iproof__link wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/autosmarts.co\/en\/case-studies\/mg-motors-case-study\/\">Read the MG Motors story \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group as-iproof is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"as-iproof__num wp-block-paragraph\">2\u20133 days<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"as-iproof__label wp-block-paragraph\">Nationwide dealer evaluation at Kia India, down from 2 weeks<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"as-iproof__link wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/autosmarts.co\/en\/case-studies\/kia-india-case-study\/\">Read the Kia India story \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group as-iproof is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"as-iproof__num wp-block-paragraph\">10% \u2192 90%<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"as-iproof__label wp-block-paragraph\">Corrective actions closed at Behbehani Brothers<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"as-iproof__link wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/autosmarts.co\/en\/case-studies\/behbehani-case-study\/\">Read the Behbehani story \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group as-isec as-isec--helps is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"as-eyebrow wp-block-paragraph\">Key capabilities<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Evidence that answers the question<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"as-isec__intro wp-block-paragraph\">Every finding comes with proof, so results hold up when a site, a manager or a manufacturer asks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group as-irow is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized as-irow__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1217\" height=\"778\" src=\"https:\/\/autosmarts.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/media-ui-feat-photo-3.webp\" alt=\"One evidence photo in AutoSmart Audit with its coordinates, time, auditor, answer and problem\" class=\"wp-image-1915\" style=\"width:620px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/autosmarts.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/media-ui-feat-photo-3.webp 1217w, https:\/\/autosmarts.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/media-ui-feat-photo-3-300x192.webp 300w, https:\/\/autosmarts.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/media-ui-feat-photo-3-1024x655.webp 1024w, https:\/\/autosmarts.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/media-ui-feat-photo-3-768x491.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1217px) 100vw, 1217px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group as-irow__text is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"as-irow__label wp-block-paragraph\">Capability 1<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Photos and notes on any answer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Auditors attach photos and written notes to any checklist item while the audit is in progress, so each finding shows what was seen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list as-irow__points\">\n<li>Photos on any question<\/li>\n\n<li>Notes alongside<\/li>\n\n<li>Kept with the audit for review<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group as-irow as-irow--flip is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized as-irow__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1217\" height=\"779\" src=\"https:\/\/autosmarts.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/media-ui-feat-photo-2.webp\" alt=\"Evidence rules on a question in AutoSmart Audit: mandatory photos, photo even when compliant, camera only\" class=\"wp-image-1916\" style=\"width:620px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/autosmarts.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/media-ui-feat-photo-2.webp 1217w, https:\/\/autosmarts.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/media-ui-feat-photo-2-300x192.webp 300w, https:\/\/autosmarts.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/media-ui-feat-photo-2-1024x655.webp 1024w, https:\/\/autosmarts.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/media-ui-feat-photo-2-768x492.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1217px) 100vw, 1217px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group as-irow__text is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"as-irow__label wp-block-paragraph\">Capability 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Required where it matters<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Make photos mandatory on chosen questions, even for compliant answers, so sensitive checkpoints and self-audits always come with proof.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list as-irow__points\">\n<li>Mandatory photos per question<\/li>\n\n<li>Even when the answer passes<\/li>\n\n<li>Proof of every fix on the action plan<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group as-irow is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized as-irow__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"712\" height=\"923\" src=\"https:\/\/autosmarts.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/media-ui-feat-photo-1.webp\" alt=\"Question on a phone in AutoSmart Audit that needs a camera photo before it can be answered, with gallery upload switched off\" class=\"wp-image-1917\" style=\"width:330px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/autosmarts.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/media-ui-feat-photo-1.webp 712w, https:\/\/autosmarts.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/media-ui-feat-photo-1-231x300.webp 231w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 712px) 100vw, 712px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group as-irow__text is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"as-irow__label wp-block-paragraph\">Capability 3<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Camera-only and geotagged<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Switch off gallery uploads so photos are taken on the spot, and stamp each submission with its location and time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list as-irow__points\">\n<li>Camera-only capture<\/li>\n\n<li>Geotagged photos<\/li>\n\n<li>Location and time on every submission<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group as-isec as-isec--covers is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"as-eyebrow wp-block-paragraph\">What\u2019s included<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Everything in photo evidence<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group as-icovers is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group as-icover is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Capture<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Photos on any checklist answer<\/li>\n\n<li>Written notes<\/li>\n\n<li>Works offline, syncs with the audit<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group as-icover is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rules<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Mandatory photos on chosen questions<\/li>\n\n<li>Required even for compliant answers<\/li>\n\n<li>Camera-only, no gallery uploads<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group as-icover is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Trust<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Geotagging and timestamps (Growth)<\/li>\n\n<li>Photo proof when actions are closed<\/li>\n\n<li>AI photo checks (AI plan)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group as-isec as-isec--used is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"as-eyebrow wp-block-paragraph\">Where it\u2019s used<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where teams rely on photo evidence<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group as-fused is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group as-fused__row is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"as-fused__label wp-block-paragraph\">Solutions<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list as-fused__chips\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/autosmarts.co\/en\/solution\/bodyshop-audit-management-software\/\">Bodyshop audits<\/a><\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/autosmarts.co\/en\/solution\/warranty-audit-software\/\">Warranty audits<\/a><\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/autosmarts.co\/en\/solution\/quality-audits-software\/\">Quality and safety audits<\/a><\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/autosmarts.co\/en\/solutions\/\">All solutions \u2192<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group as-fused__row is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"as-fused__label wp-block-paragraph\">Industries<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list as-fused__chips\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/autosmarts.co\/en\/industries\/automotive\/\">Automotive<\/a><\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/autosmarts.co\/en\/industries\/fuel-stations\/\">Fuel stations<\/a><\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/autosmarts.co\/en\/industries\/lube-retail\/\">Lube retail<\/a><\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/autosmarts.co\/en\/industries\/tyre-retail\/\">Tyre retail<\/a><\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/autosmarts.co\/en\/industries\/convenience-stores\/\">Convenience stores<\/a><\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/autosmarts.co\/en\/industries\/\">All industries \u2192<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group as-isec as-isec--faq is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"as-eyebrow wp-block-paragraph\">FAQ<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Audit photo evidence: common questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group as-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<details class=\"wp-block-details as-faq__item is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What is audit photo evidence?<\/summary>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A photo attached to a checklist answer to show what the auditor saw. In AutoSmart photos and notes can be added to any answer during the audit.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details as-faq__item is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can photos be required on some questions?<\/summary>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. You choose which questions need a photo, and photos can be required even when the answer is compliant.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details as-faq__item is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can we stop people uploading old photos?<\/summary>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. Gallery uploads can be switched off, so photos must be taken with the device\u2019s camera during the audit. On the AI plan, AI also flags blurry, duplicate or reused photos.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details as-faq__item is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Are photos geotagged?<\/summary>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. Images can be geotagged, and from the Growth plan every submission is stamped with its location and time.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Photos and notes on every answer, required where it matters, camera-only and geotagged.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":1914,"template":"","meta":{"footnotes":"","_as_icon":"camera"},"class_list":["post-1878","feature","type-feature","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/autosmarts.co\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/feature\/1878","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/autosmarts.co\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/feature"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/autosmarts.co\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/feature"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/autosmarts.co\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/feature\/1878\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2113,"href":"https:\/\/autosmarts.co\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/feature\/1878\/revisions\/2113"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/autosmarts.co\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1914"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/autosmarts.co\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1878"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}