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Quick Import: Capture a Photo

For: Any user with quick_import permission | Tier: Standard and Pro

Photo Capture is the easiest way to inventory chemicals in the field. Walk through your facility, photograph each product label, and Tellus handles the rest — extracting product information and sending it to the review queue for approval.

Prerequisites​

  • Your account must have the quick_import permission (granted by your Admin)
  • Your plan must be Standard or Pro
  • Your device must have a camera (works on mobile and desktop)
  • At least one site and location must exist in your organization

Steps​

Photo capture opens the Add Chemical page preset to the Capture Label method, so you land straight on the camera step.

  1. Navigate to ChemIQ > Quick Import > Photo Capture (this opens Add Chemical with Capture Label already selected)
  2. Confirm the site you are working at using the header site selector
  3. Take 1 to 5 photos of the product label — aim for clear, well-lit shots that include the product name and manufacturer. Tellus AI reads the product name, manufacturer, and container details from the images.
  4. Review the extracted product details and correct anything that looks off
  5. Enter the container size and unit, the number of containers, and an optional location within the site
  6. Add notes if needed (for example, "partially used" or "label damaged")
  7. Tap Submit for review to send the item to the Review Queue

Expected Result​

Your submission appears in the My Submissions tab with a "Pending Review" status. A manager or admin will review, verify the AI-extracted data, and approve the item — at which point it is automatically added to your live inventory.

Tips​

  • Lighting matters — Natural light or bright overhead lighting gives the best results. Avoid glare on glossy labels.
  • Capture the full label — Include the product name, manufacturer, and any hazard symbols in the frame.
  • Multiple photos help — If the label wraps around a container, take 2-3 photos from different angles.
  • Use notes — Flag anything unusual (leaking container, faded label, unknown product) so the reviewer has context.
  • Work area by area — Keep the same site and location selected as you move through a shelf or cabinet, then update the location when you move on.