# Use Photos and Memos to Add Context to Transactions > Add photos and memos to your transactions so, when you look back on your spending, you’ll know exactly what was going on. Source: https://support.ynab.com/en_us/add-context-to-transactions-HyCpTR4bg Last updated: 2026-07-02T17:21:02.533Z Make use of photos and memos—two features that can make a big difference. Add notes to your transactions so, when you look back on your spending, you’ll know exactly what was going on. #### In This Article [Add Meaningful Context with Photos and Memos](#context) [How to Add Photos to Transactions](#how-photo) [How to Add Memos to Transactions](#how-memo) [Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)](#faq) * * * ## Add Meaningful Context with Photos and Memos Photos and memos are quick to add, easy to update, and allow you to: * Make each transaction visual. * That perfect salad while on vacation? Add a photo so you can try to recreate it when you get home. 🥗 ![Transaction in the iOS app showing a memo and photo](https://cdn.bfldr.com/NIEXAZS5/at/jpx87s88rvpttn3mpsbs5f/Photos-On-Transactions-iOS-Help-Article 1.png) * Remember why you spent money. * A large purchase at a big box store? Add a memo and a photo of the receipt so that, later, you remember you were hosting a graduation party! 🎓 * Remember how you felt when you spent money. * That concert ticket felt amazing at the time. A quick “Worth it!! 🎶” memo helps you remember the joy (and not just the price). * Reflect on past spending in a meaningful way. * Review last year’s vacation category and skim the memos and photos you added—favorite dishes at favorite restaurants and that souvenir t-shirt that became a timeless favorite. 🍽️👕 ![View from the account register showing transactions with phots and memo in the Vacation category](https://cdn.bfldr.com/NIEXAZS5/at/mhjb5tjbbz532w8jrkq7h5s5/Photos-On-Transactions-Category-iOS-Help-Article.png) * Track important details you may need later. * Add check numbers, payment confirmation IDs, invoice photos, or reference numbers. #️⃣6️⃣7️⃣3️⃣2️⃣ * Share important context if using YNAB with a partner or family member. * Buying a gift for someone in your household? A memo like “Birthday surprise—don’t peek 🎁” keeps the mystery intact. Or, add an unrelated photo to keep them guessing! * Track details you'll want to reference again. * Buying shoes online? Add a memo with the size and fit notes so next time you know exactly what worked. 👟 [Back to Top](#backtotop) * * * ## How to Add Photos to Transactions ### iOS 1. Tap the _Spending_ tab. 2. Tap a transaction. 3. Tap _Photo_. 4. Tap _Take Photo_ or _Choose from Library_ and follow the prompts. 5. When done, tap _Save_. You’ll see a thumbnail of your photo in the Spending tab and account register, and you can see the full version by opening the transaction and tapping it. Want to delete a photo? Just open up the transaction and tap the trash can icon in the top right corner of the photo. ### Android 1. Tap the _Spending_ tab. 2. Tap a transaction. 3. Tap _Photo_. 4. Tap _Take Photo_ or _Choose Photo_ and follow the prompts. 5. When done, tap _Save_. You’ll see a thumbnail of your photo in the Spending tab and account register, and you can see the full version by opening the transaction and tapping it. Want to delete a photo? Just open up the transaction and tap the trash can icon in the top right corner of the photo. ### Web 1. Click on an account (or _All Accounts_) in the left sidebar. 2. Click the empty photo icon for the transaction of your choice. 3. Choose the photo you’d like to add and follow the prompts. You’ll see a thumbnail of your photo in the account register, and you can see the full version by clicking it. Want to delete a photo? Just click the photo then click _Delete Image_ at the bottom. [Back to Top](#backtotop) * * * ## How to Add Memos to Transactions ### iOS 1. Tap the _Spending_ tab. 2. Tap a transaction. 3. Tap the memo field. 4. Type your memo, adding the perfect emoji if you'd like. 5. Tap the checkmark at the bottom of the screen. 6. Tap _Save_.  The memo will be visible in the _Spending_ tab and the account register. ### Android 1. Tap the _Spending_ tab. 2. Tap a transaction. 3. Tap the memo field. 4. Type your memo, adding the perfect emoji if you'd like. 5. Tap _Save_.  The memo will be visible in the _Spending_ tab and the account register. ### Web ### How to Add a Memo to a Single Transaction 1. Click on an account (or _All Accounts_) in the left sidebar. 2. Click a transaction. 3. Click into the memo field. 4. Type your memo, adding the perfect emoji if you'd like. 5. Click _Save_. ### How to Add Memos to Multiple Transactions 1. Click on an account (or _All Accounts_) in the left sidebar. 2. Click the boxes to the left of each transaction. 3. Click _More_ in the action bar at the bottom of the screen. 4. Click _Memo_. 5. Type your memo, adding the perfect emoji if you'd like. 6. Click _Update # Transactions_. [Back to Top](#backtotop) * * * ## Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) ### Why can’t I add a photo? There are a few reasons you may not be able to add a photo. Photos can only be added when connected to the internet. If you’re offline, you won’t be able to add one. Your photo may be too large to add. Photos over 15mb aren’t able to be added to YNAB. ### Can I add photos to scheduled transactions? No, photos can’t currently be added to scheduled transactions. The date of the transaction needs to be today’s date or a past date. ### Can I download my photos? Yes. Photos are stored in the app. To download on mobile, just open the transaction, tap the photo, and tap the arrow icon at the bottom of the screen. To download on the web app, click the photo while in the account register and click _Download Image_. ### What file types are supported? ### iOS On iOS, these file types are supported: jpg, png, webp, avif, gif, svg and heic. ### Android On Android, these file types are supported: jpg, png, webp, avif, gif, svg, and heic. ### Web On web, these file types are supported: jpg, png, webp, avif, gif, and svg in all browsers. On Safari, we also support heic. ### Are PDFs supported to attach receipts and invoices to transactions? No, PDFs aren’t supported, but you can always add a photo of a receipt or invoice. ### Can I search or filter by memos? Yes! [Memos are searchable](https://support.ynab.com/en_us/searching-transactions-a-guide-r1gxyQryj), which makes it easy to find specific transactions later—especially helpful for things like tax notes, refunds, or recurring purchases. And yes, you can search by emoji. ### How do I delete or remove a photo? ### iOS Tap on the transaction to open it, then tap the trash can icon in the top right corner of the photo. ### Android Tap on the transaction to open it, then tap the trash can icon in the top right corner of the photo. ### Web Click the photo then click _Delete Image_ at the bottom. [Back to Top](#backtotop) * * * ## Help Us Help You! Our Knowledge Base team reviews article feedback responses weekly, and we actively revise these articles to make them as helpful as possible. That's where you come in! 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