Delivery App Photo QA Checklist (2026): Avoid Blurry Uploads and Bad Crops

TL;DR

• QA photos as thumbnails first, not as full-screen art.
• Ensure crop safety (edges are disposable).
• Keep color accurate. Over-edited photos create distrust.

The 60-second thumbnail test

Before you upload:

1. Open the photo on your phone.
2. Zoom out until it’s roughly "tile size".
3. Ask: "Can I identify the dish in one second?"

If no, pick a different frame or reshoot.

The upload QA checklist

Clarity

• Is the hero ingredient obvious?
• Are there distracting props, hands, tickets, towels, or messy counters?

Crop safety

• Is the plate fully inside the frame?
• Is there breathing room around the food?
• Are key toppings away from the edges?

Color and trust

• Does the color match what guests receive?
• Is the photo free of heavy filters that change ingredients or portion cues?

Consistency

• Does this image match the rest of your menu style (light, background, angle)?
• If not, it makes the menu feel random.

The workflow that prevents repeated work

• Keep a high-res master photo.
• Export platform crops from that master.
• Preview as thumbnails before final upload.

Use: /tools/image-requirements

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