Understand how TravelTracker stores, backs up, and manages your travel photos with enterprise-grade cloud storage solutions. You should not use TravelTracker as your only photo storage system as it is designed to make reliving your trips as seemlessly as possible. Always have copies of your photos elsewhere.
Note that TravelTracker should not be considered a back up solution for your photos.
How Photo Storage Works in TravelTracker
Cloud Storage Architecture
Multi-Tier Storage System:
TravelTracker uses a sophisticated storage system designed for reliability and performance:
- Primary cloud storage: Your photos are stored in secure cloud infrastructure
- Multiple format optimization: Each photo is stored in several optimized sizes
- Automatic backup: All photos are automatically backed up for safety
- Redundant storage: Multiple copies ensure your photos are never lost
Automatic Photo Optimization:
When you upload photos, TravelTracker automatically:
- Creates multiple sizes: Thumbnail, medium, and full-resolution versions
- Optimizes formats: Converts to efficient formats like WebP when possible
- Generates previews: Creates blur placeholders for instant loading
- Preserves originals: Keeps your original photos unchanged
- Applies compression: Reduces file sizes while maintaining visual quality
Storage Process Overview
What Happens When You Upload:
- Security check: File type and size validation
- Processing: Multiple sizes and formats created
- Cloud upload: Photos securely uploaded to cloud storage
- Database record: Photo information saved to your account
- Optimization: Photos processed for faster loading
- Backup: Automatic backup to secondary storage systems
Storage Limits and Account Types
Account Type Storage Limits
Explorer Account (Free):
- Photo storage: 200MB total storage
- Photo count: Unlimited photos within storage limit
- File size limit: 10MB per photo
- Features: All basic photo features included
Adventurer Account ($9.99/month):
- Photo storage: Unlimited storage
- Photo count: Unlimited photos
- File size limit: 10MB per photo
- Features: All photo features plus 15 additional Journal Prompts
Understanding Storage Usage
What Counts Toward Storage:
- Original photos: Full-resolution versions of your uploaded photos
- Processed variants: Optimized sizes and formats
- Metadata: Photo information, captions, and EXIF data
- Thumbnails: Preview images for quick browsing
Monitoring Your Storage Usage
Storage Dashboard:
Access your storage information:
- Go to Account Settings: Find storage information in your account area
- View usage breakdown: See how storage is distributed across photos