This guide will walk you through how to import your PSPA portrait package—whether from a CD, a folder, or a compressed ZIP file—into your yearbook project.
Consult our Portraits Guide for assistance with other portrait-related topics.
Uploading Your Portraits
Step 1: Access the People Section
From your project dashboard, click “People” in the left-hand menu.
Step 2: Start the PSPA Import
To start the import, either:
Click “Use PSPA” in the center of the screen
OR
Open the “Add/Import” menu in the top-right corner and select “Import PSPA.”
Step 3: If Your PSPA Was Delivered as a Compressed ZIP File 🗜️
- Some PSPAs arrive digitally as ZIP files. These must be unzipped before uploading.
On Windows:
On Mac:
Step 4: Locate the Portrait Data File & Upload the Portraits
- Back in your project, use the file picker to locate and select the appropriate folder (or the
INDEX.TXT
file, if allowed), then click “Upload.”
A security confirmation window may appear.
Step 6: Monitor Upload Progress
If no errors are found, the portraits and data will begin uploading.
📝Note: If your project already includes portraits, the system will try to merge duplicates. For merging to succeed, data entries must match exactly—photo, name, grade, etc.
Adding a Single Portrait
In the People Manager:
Click “Add/Import”, then select “Add New Person.”

Step 2: Upload Photo, Enter Basic Info, and Save
In the pop up menu:
- Click the “Browse” button to choose a photo from your device.
- Enter the person's first and last name (minimum requirements).
- Enter Grade, Teacher, Homeroom, and any other details you will use to organize your people by portrait pages.

- Click "Save" to complete the entry.
Adding Multiple Portraits
In the People Manager, click “Add/Import”, then select “Upload Photos Only”
Step 2: Choose Import Source
Drag open photos to the cloud image, click the cloud to open files on your device, or choose an option from the right side of the menu.

Step 4: Select Portrait Images
Choose the portrait images you want to import and click "Open".
💡Tip: Hold Ctrl (Windows) or Cmd (Mac) to select multiple images.
Step 5: Upload the Files
- Click “Upload.”

After the upload completes:
- Click on each student's name--the selected name will highlight in light blue.
- Then click “Edit” to enter their information
- In the pop up menu, enter Grade, Teacher, Homeroom, and any other details you will use to organize your people by portrait pages.
- Click "Save" to complete the entry.