MacroFactor progress photos: add, view and compare
MacroFactor keeps progress photos in Body Metrics. Here’s where they are, how to compare them, and when a dedicated photo app helps.
Short answer
In MacroFactor, progress photos live in Body Metrics: tap See All, open the Progress Photo tile, add photos with +, and compare two dates in the Gallery by choosing front, side or back. MacroFactor doesn’t help you match the angle or say what changed; ProgressLens adds a ghost overlay and an AI Progress Report.
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How to add progress photos in MacroFactor
- Open Body Metrics and tap See All.
- Open the Progress Photo tile.
- Tap + at the top right and add a front, side or back photo.
Labels can change between versions; this follows MacroFactor’s help centre as of November 2026.
How to view and compare progress photos in MacroFactor
- From the Progress Photo page, open the Gallery at the top.
- Pick Front, Side or Back.
- Choose two dates to see them side by side, then share the before-and-after image if you like.
How to take better progress photos for MacroFactor
MacroFactor stores and compares photos, but matching them is up to you: same spot, same light, phone at chest height and the same distance every time. Read how to take progress photos. If your photos never quite line up, an app with a ghost overlay helps.
MacroFactor vs ProgressLens for progress photos
| MacroFactor | ProgressLens | |
|---|---|---|
| Where photos live | Body Metrics → Progress Photo tile → Gallery | Its own check-in timeline |
| Poses | Front, side, back | Front, side, back and custom |
| Help matching photos | Not described in its help centre | Ghost overlay of last photo |
| Compare two dates | Gallery, side by side | Any two check-ins |
| Measurements | Many, with charts | Six, with charts |
| Tells you what changed | No | AI Progress Report |
| Calorie coaching | Yes, its main feature | No |
They do different jobs and work well together: MacroFactor sets your calories; ProgressLens lines up your photos and tells you whether the cut or bulk is working, including whether you’re losing fat or muscle.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Does MacroFactor have progress photos?
Yes. Since 2023 its Body Metrics section stores front, side and back progress photos and compares them in a gallery.
How do I see my progress photos in MacroFactor?
Body Metrics → See All → Progress Photo → Gallery, then pick a view and two dates.
Does MacroFactor have a ghost overlay for progress photos?
Its help centre doesn’t describe one. ProgressLens shows a see-through copy of your last photo while you shoot.
Does MacroFactor analyze progress photos with AI?
Not that we found. ProgressLens’s AI Analyze reads photos plus measurements for a body-fat range, changes, fat vs muscle and a verdict.
Sources
- MacroFactor Help Center: “How to Add Progress Photos”, “How to Create and Share Before-And-After Photos”, accessed November 2026
- MacroFactor, Body Metrics release notes (May 2023)