General LilTurtle Questions

How can I sign in to LilTurtle?

To sign in to LilTurtle, click on the "Sign In" link that is on the upper right on your LilTurtle page (screen shot below). Use the email address you used to upload pictures, and the password that was emailed to you. If you forgot or can't find your password you can click "Forgot Password" which is at the bottom of the box that pops up after you click on "Sign In".

The sign in link is circled in red:

How can I download pictures?

You can download the original image by clicking the "download" link below each picture.

The download link is circled in red:


If you wish to download more than one image at a time, you can do so from the page with all the thumbnails. Click on "Select Images to Download" from the "Options" menu.

Can I upload videos to LilTurtle?

Yes you can upload short videos to LilTurtle.

Are photos compressed or are they kept in their original resolution?

Both! When you download an image you will get the original image that was uploaded. But when you view an image on the website, you are seeing a slightly compressed image in order to speed up loading time.

Questions on managing my pictures

All my pictures are sideways. How can I rotate them?

After you sign in to LilTurtle, a "Manage" dropdown menu will appear below each of your pictures, which allows you to rotate your pictures.
If you notice your pictures are sideways before you upload them (while they are in the upload panel), you can use the "rotate" icons above each picture to rotate them and then they will be properly oriented after you upload them.

The rotate icons are circled in red.:

How can I delete a picture I've uploaded?

After you sign in to LilTurtle, a "Manage" dropdown menu will appear below each of your pictures, which allows delete your pictures.

The delete icon is circled in red:

The timestamp on my picture is wrong. How can I correct it?

After you sign in to LilTurtle, a "Manage" dropdown menu will appear below each of your pictures, which allows you to edit the timestamp of your pictures.

The edit timestamp icon is circled in red:

Questions on uploading pictures

Why can't I see the upload panel?

If you can't see the upload panel its probably because you don't have Flash installed. By clicking on the "can't see upload panel link" you'll get alternative to the upload panel that allows you to select one image at a time for upload, but if you want to upload pictures in batches, you'll need Flash.

Instructions to install Flash are here. If you have Flash installed, but still can't see the upload panel drop us a note and let us know, and we'll work with you to get the situation resolved. If you've already clicked on "can't see upload panel", but want to retry loading the upload panel, click on the "reload upload panel" link.

Why do I need to enter my name and email address before uploading pictures?

Your name is displayed below your pictures, so the other people know who to compliment :).
We use your email address to create your LilTurtle account. We don't display your email address to others, and we never, ever give your email out to 3rd parties. Your email address is only used as your login for LilTurtle so that you can rotate, delete and add captions to the pictures you have uploaded.

Why do you ask me what time a picture was taken after I've uploaded it?

We ask you to verify the time your picture was taken so that people viewing the album can see all the pictures on an accurate timeline! Once we know a timestamp of just one of your pictures, we'll be able to automatically adjust the timestamp on the rest of the pictures you uploaded.

Help! I'm encountering problems while trying to upload my pictures.

We're so sorry about that! Please let us know type of problem you're encountering, and we'll get back to you within 12 hours with help. Letting us know about the problems you encounter will help us improve the site, so don't be shy, let us know if something goes wrong!