> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.pinsearch.co/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Upload limits for image-based articles

> Understand image count, file size, file type, and ordering limits for image-based article generation.

The **Upload Images** article workflow has a few limits to keep generation reliable.

Check these before you upload images, especially if you are turning a large photo set into an article.

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## Upload limits

| Limit             | Current value   |
| ----------------- | --------------- |
| Maximum images    | 40 images       |
| Maximum file size | 10 MB per image |
| Supported formats | JPG, PNG, WEBP  |

## If an image is rejected

Pinsearch may reject an image when:

* The file type is not supported.
* The file is larger than 10 MB.
* The file is corrupted.
* The file cannot be previewed.

Try saving the image again as JPG, PNG, or WEBP, then upload it again.

## Duplicate image warnings

If Pinsearch thinks an uploaded image is a duplicate, it shows a warning on that image card.

Duplicates are not always wrong. For example, you may intentionally use two similar product photos. But if the duplicate is accidental, remove one before generating so the article does not repeat itself.

## Image order

After uploading, drag images left or right to arrange them.

The order affects the article structure. Put images in the order you want readers to see them.

## Credits and image count

Image-based article generation uses **1 credit per uploaded image**.

If you upload 18 images, the article uses 18 credits. If you upload 40 images, the article uses 40 credits.

## Practical upload tips

* Use clear images that match the article topic.
* Avoid very similar images unless the difference matters.
* Put your strongest image first.
* Remove images that do not fit the keyword or article angle.
* Use fewer images if you want a shorter article draft.

## Related guides

* [Create articles from uploaded images](/pinsearch-product-guides/ai-creation-tools/create-articles-from-uploaded-images)
* [How credits are used by AI creation tools](/pinsearch-product-guides/ai-creation-tools/credits-used-by-ai-creation-tools)
* [Manage article images, alt text, captions, and featured image](/pinsearch-product-guides/article-editor-and-publishing/manage-article-images-alt-text-captions-featured-image)
* [Troubleshoot AI article generation](/pinsearch-product-guides/ai-creation-tools/troubleshoot-ai-article-generation)