We get it—your photo library can be more daunting than your overflowing inbox. With iPhones packing over 140GB of storage, finding that specific photo amid cute pets and brunch spreads can be a challenge. But we are here to help – welcome to the ultimate guide on organizing photos on your iPhone! In this comprehensive article, we’ll dive into 11 proven strategies to de clutter your photo library and streamline your visual memories.
1. Use Albums to Organize Photos
Create albums effortlessly to group similar pictures. Remember, albums are shortcuts, not duplicates, ensuring a clutter-free library.
How to Create a New Album on iPhone
Tap on Albums in the Photos app.
Hit the Add button (+).
Select New Album.
Name your album and save.
Choose photos to add and tap Add.
Adding to Existing Albums
Tap Select in the Photos app.
Choose pictures.
Tap the three-dot icon.
Select Add to Album.
Choose the destination album.
2. Rearrange Photo Albums
Customize the order of albums for easy access. Unfortunately, iOS lacks direct alphabetical sorting, but manual rearranging is a breeze.
How to Rearrange Albums
In Albums, tap See All and press Edit.
Drag albums to desired positions.
Tap Done.
3. Organize Photos in the iPhone Album
Sort photos within an album according to your preference, available on iOS 14 and later.
How to Sort Photos in an Album
Open the album.
Tap the three-dot icon.
Choose Sort and select your preference.
Utilize the Search Option
Harness the iPhone Photos app’s search tool (bottom right corner) to categorize photos by date, place, and content. Create albums without the manual scroll. Example: Search “dog” for a canine-themed album.
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Delete Unnecessary Screenshots
Navigate to the “Screenshots” folder in the Photos app. Quickly clear out storage without a stroll down memory lane. Your memes and recipes stay; the rest go to the trash.
8. Delete Multiple Pictures
Efficiently declutter your library by removing unwanted photos.
How to Delete Multiple Pictures
Tap Select in the Library tab.
Choose photos.
Tap the Delete icon.
9. See Photos Taken with an iPhone Camera
Locate photos captured by the iPhone camera with a hidden search feature.
Effortlessly locate specific media types like screenshots, videos, and selfies.
How to Find Media Types
Tap Albums.
Scroll to the Media Types section.
Choose the desired folder.
This comprehensive guide ensures your iPhone photo organization journey is smooth and effective. Say goodbye to digital clutter and hello to a neatly curated photo library!