How long does photo editing take?

Last updated: 2025-07-14

Short Answer:

“If you’re submitting 5 photos or fewer, your edits are typically ready within 24 hours. For larger orders, we’ll show you a realistic delivery estimate before you pay — no guessing, no surprises.”

Most orders are completed within 24 hours, especially if you’re submitting fewer than 5 photos. In fact, based on our data from the past decade, over 99% of small orders are delivered within that 24-hour window.

But more importantly:

We believe fast delivery is only valuable when it’s also reliable. That means setting clear expectations from the beginning.

What affects the turnaround time?

We calculate an estimated delivery time before you make payment, based on:

The number of photos you submit
The complexity of the requested edits
Our current editing queue and staff availability

This estimate is clearly shown on the order page, so you know what to expect before placing your order.

How it works for different order sizes

1 to 5 photos: typically delivered within 24 hours
6 to 20 photos: often takes 1 to 2 days depending on complexity
20+ photos: may require several days, and you’ll see the estimate accordingly

What might cause a delay?

Delays are rare, but when they happen, it’s usually due to:

Editing instructions that are vague, missing, or unclear
Uploaded photos that don’t match the editing request
Special cases for business clients with custom processing rules (like waiting for a specific editor). This doesn’t apply to regular users

If clarification is needed, the editing timer is paused until we receive your response.

What we don’t do

We don’t make blanket promises like “everything is done in 24 hours,” because speed without reliability isn’t helpful. Instead, we give you a personalized, accurate estimate before checkout so you can plan with confidence.

Want your photos faster?

Upload high-quality, correctly formatted images
Provide clear, specific instructions
Include a reference image if you’re aiming for a particular look

Summary

Small orders (5 photos or fewer) are almost always completed within 24 hours. Larger orders come with a personalized delivery estimate shown before payment. If anything is unclear, we’ll reach out and pause your order until we hear back — so we get it right the first time.