How to Submit Imagery to DMA via DVIDS

• Submit to DMA via DVIDS, as outlined in step 3.

For Controlled Unclassified Information, unreleased or classified visual information:

• Do not send to DVIDS. 
• Shall be handled by the originating command in accordance with DoD Visual Information Records Schedule and DoDD 8000.01 in coordination with the service or DoD records manager.

Note: Refer to enclosure four of DoDI 5040.02 for a breakdown of what types of imagery do not follow the DVIDS archival process.

Register for an account by visiting https://www.dvidshub.net/member/registration and entering your information.

When creating an account for the first time, make sure you select the appropriate account type. Military Public Affairs/Combat Camera is the most common account type for submitting imagery. Selecting this type of account will grant you access and the ability to upload to the content management system. When registering with this category, use your .mil or .gov address, as those are the only accepted email formats for this type of account.

• Up to 2GB of imagery can be submitted through the web interface in a single session.
• Submit only high-resolution images; low-resolution imagery is of little historical value.
• Complete the DVIDS metadata screen for each asset.

You can upload images from your computer using web upload or SFTP upload. DVIDS also offers FileZilla to facilitate FTP/SFTP submissions. Follow the directions on the DVIDS Direct page for this option.

Alternate Methods: If your unit has a registered DVIDS account, you may transmit images via regular email or DoD SAFE, which allows for the secure transmission of up to 25 files or 8GB of data. DoD SAFE also allows the option to encrypt your files.

If you cannot access or transmit via DVIDS, please coordinate with DMA Enterprise Customer Services.