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Using the Mylio Clipboard

Managing Your Photos » Using the Mylio Clipboard

The Mylio Clipboard is a convenient tool that allows you to temporarily store photos when moving them between Folders or adding them to Albums. Select the image(s) you want to move or add from any view. *TIP: Learn how to select multiple images from a computer, or…

Using the Mylio Photos InBox

Adding and Importing Media to Your Mylio Library » Adding Photos and Videos » Using the Mylio Photos InBox

The Mylio InBox is a quick and easy way to add media to your Mylio Photos Library. When Mylio Photos is installed (or updated to 22.1), the Mylio InBox folder is automatically created. You can find it in the Mylio Photos Folders view and a shortcut in Windows…

Using Filters in Mylio Photos

Finding Your Photos and Videos » Using Filters in Mylio Photos

Filters in Mylio Photos are another great tool for helping you find specific media. Filters limit the media displayed based on the applied filter(s). For example, if you apply a filter for a folder titled “Birds” and then go to the Folder view, only the “Birds”…

Using Search in Mylio Photos

Finding Your Photos and Videos » Using Search in Mylio Photos

Using the Search Tool Locating specific images, videos, and documents in Mylio Photos is quick and easy. The Search tool makes use of sophisticated LuceneTM search expressions to locate information across your entire library. Mylio Photos’ Search tool also uses data…

Using Wasabi with Mylio Photos

Adding Devices to Your Mylio Photos Library » Adding a Cloud Service » Adding an S3 Compatible Cloud Service or NAS Private Cloud » Using Wasabi with Mylio Photos

*NOTE: The steps below are an example configuration using Wasabi with Mylio Photos. Please consult Wasabi documentation should your settings or options differ from the example below. Login to your Wasabi account in a browser. If you don’t have a Wasabi…

Using Amazon AWS with Mylio Photos

Adding Devices to Your Mylio Photos Library » Adding a Cloud Service » Adding an S3 Compatible Cloud Service or NAS Private Cloud » Using Amazon AWS with Mylio Photos

*NOTE: The steps below are an example configuration using Amazon AWS with Mylio Photos. Please consult Amazon AWS documentation should your settings or options differ from the example below. Login to your Amazon AWS account in a browser. If you don’t have an…

Using Backblaze B2 with Mylio Photos

Adding Devices to Your Mylio Photos Library » Adding a Cloud Service » Adding an S3 Compatible Cloud Service or NAS Private Cloud » Using Backblaze B2 with Mylio Photos

*NOTE: The steps below are an example configuration using Backblaze B2 with Mylio Photos. Please consult Backblaze B2 documentation should your settings or options differ from the example below. Login to your Backblaze B2 account in a browser. If you don’t…

Join the Mylio Photos Community

Additional Help » Join the Mylio Photos Community

The Mylio Photos Community, located at community.mylio.com, is your hub for Mylio Photos news, events, education, photo sharing, and more. Find other Mylio Photos users and get inspired! Mylio Photos Community FAQs What is the Mylio Photos Community? The Mylio…

Search the Mylio Support Forum

Additional Help » Search the Mylio Support Forum

Mylio Photos’ Support Forum, located at forum.mylio.com, is the best place to ask troubleshooting questions and get answers from other Mylio Photos users.

Troubleshooting Mylio Photos

On occasion, you may encounter an error message in Mylio Photos. Articles in this chapter will describe the reason for the error message and how to fix the issue. *NOTE: We are in the process of migrating the Mylio Photos Troubleshooting articles from our old…

Sharing to the Mylio Photos Community

Additional Help » Join the Mylio Photos Community » Sharing to the Mylio Photos Community

Select the photo you wish to share in the Mylio Photos Community, click the Share icon in the Quick Actions Bar, and choose Export. Choose the following settings: File Type – JPEG Resolution – Medium Quality – Medium Adjust the Metadata…

Using the Histogram

Editing Your Photos » Using the Histogram

A Histogram is a graphical representation of the tonal values of your image. It illustrates how the pixels in a photo are distributed across brightness levels ranging from black (0% brightness) to white (100% brightness). Histograms are a useful way to judge the…

Using the LifeCalendar

Mylio Photos’ LifeCalendar helps you rediscover important moments and memories from your one-of-a-kind life story. What makes the LifeCalendar unique is that in addition to viewing your photos in chronological order based on image metadata, you can create…

Installing Mylio Photos

Mylio Photos can be installed on a variety of devices such as computers, tablets, and phones including: Windows computers and tablets (Windows 10 version 1909 and later, 64-bit only) Windows ARM – Surface X Pro (Windows 10 version 1909 and later, 64-bit…

Uninstall Mylio Photos

Appendix » Uninstall Mylio Photos

*NOTE: If you’re looking for instructions on how to start over with Mylio Photos, click here for a step-by-step guide. We truly believe you’ll love Mylio Photos. However, if you ever decide to leave Mylio Photos, you’ll find your photo library is in even…

Mylio Photos Essentials

Appendix » Mylio Photos Essentials

What is Mylio Photos Essentials? Mylio Photos Essentials is a free account that can help you organize and enjoy smaller photo collections. Mylio Photos Essentials is limited to a maximum of 5,000 images and can sync up to three devices. Mylio Photos…

Managing Your Mylio Account

Installing Mylio Photos » Managing Your Mylio Account

You can access and manage your Mylio Account at account.mylio.com or by clicking on Account at the bottom of the Mylio.com home page. This portal allows you to: Manage your Mylio Photos subscription. Download the latest version of Mylio Photos. Change your…

Welcome to Mylio Photos

Photo organization. Reimagined. Mylio Photos turns your computers, phones, tablets, and storage devices into a smart and powerful system for managing a lifetime of memories. With the Mylio Photos app, all your photos and videos — from any source — are…

Using the Map View

Mylio Photos’ Map view shows your geotagged photos pinned to a map. Many cameras, including most smartphones, can record GPS location data when a photo is captured. Mylio Photos uses that information to automatically create your Map view. If you have photos…

Using the Info Panel

Organizing with Metadata » Using the Info Panel

Mylio Photos makes it easy to work with your photos’ metadata by allowing you to view important information about your photos and edit key fields to ensure your images are organized. Mylio Photos’ Info Panel (located inside the Details Panel on a computer or…

Using the Help Menu

Additional Help » Using the Help Menu

Mylio Photos’ Help menu puts the most important resources for assistance at your fingertips. To access the Help menu, Open Mylio and click or tap on the Help icon in the Navigation Bar. Inside the Help menu, you’ll find several options: How to Guide…

Sharing Your Mylio Account

Appendix » Sharing Your Mylio Account

Most Mylio Photos users prefer to have their own unique Mylio Account and Mylio Photos Library. However, it is possible to share access with family and household members to consolidate all users’ photos and videos into a single Mylio Photos Library. A single…

Benefits of Mylio Photos

Welcome to Mylio Photos » Benefits of Mylio Photos

Take control of a lifetime of photos with Mylio Photos—the app that empowers you to organize, protect, sync, and edit all your images in one easy-to-search library you can access on all your devices. All your photos. All your devices. All the time. With Mylio…

Activating Your Mylio Photos Subscription

Installing Mylio Photos » Managing Your Mylio Account » Activating Your Mylio Photos Subscription

Mylio Photos is a subscription-based application that makes it easy to organize, edit, sync, and protect your photos across all of your devices to quickly find them in one easy-to-search library. When you create your Mylio Account, you’ll have the option to…

Moving Your Mylio System Folder

Appendix » Moving Your Mylio System Folder

Mylio Photos places the Mylio System Folder in your computer’s User directory by default. This setup is ideal for most users, but there are circumstances where a user may want or need to move the Mylio System Folder to a secondary internal hard drive or external hard…

Mylio Photos Tools and Terminology

Glossary » Mylio Photos Tools and Terminology

Navigating Mylio Photos starts with understanding the tools and terminology. This section defines the common tools and terms you’ll find throughout this user manual. Actions Menu – The Actions Menu, located in the Quick Actions Bar at the bottom right of the…

Understanding Syncing with Mylio Photos

Keeping Your Library in Sync » Understanding Syncing with Mylio Photos

Mylio Photos uses a peer-to-peer connection to sync your photos, videos, and files between your devices safely and extremely quickly. Peer-to-peer connections do not rely on an external platform like the cloud to transfer photos. Instead, your devices can talk to…

Starting Over with Mylio Photos

Appendix » Starting Over with Mylio Photos

Mylio Photos provides many options and configurations to help you make the most of your media library. If you ever need to start over with your setup, simply follow the instructions below to factory reset the Mylio Photos application and each device associated with…

Removing a Device From Mylio Photos

Adding Devices to Your Mylio Photos Library » Removing a Device From Mylio Photos

Unregistering a device from Mylio Photos will remove the device from your account and stop Mylio Photos from syncing media with that device. This can be done from the Dashboard in Mylio Photos. Remove a Device From the Mylio Photos Dashboard Go to the Dashboard…

Edit Using the Open With command

Editing Your Photos » Editing with an External Editor » Edit Using the Open With command

The Open With command in Mylio Photos allows access to any photo editing application installed on your computer. To edit a photo with an external editor: Select a photo or group of photos then go to the Photo Menu in the operating system menu bar. Mouse over Open…

Keeping Mylio Photos Up To Date

Installing Mylio Photos » Keeping Mylio Photos Up To Date

Keeping Mylio Photos up to date means that you always have the newest features and tools at your fingertips. *TIP: Mylio Photos requires an active internet connection to download and install updates. You may want to use wifi or a wired internet connection (rather than…

Your File System and Mylio Photos

Appendix » Your File System and Mylio Photos

One of the key benefits of Mylio Photos is that, in addition to viewing all of your media inside of the application, you retain access to all of your photos and videos via your computer’s file system. What files does Mylio Photos create? In order to facilitate…

Using PhotoExplorer

Using the Map View » Using PhotoExplorer

PhotoExplorer is a unique tool that allows you to find additional information about your media based on embedded GPS information. Easily view to a photo’s location in the Mylio Photos Map view, or perform a web search using your photo’s GPS information to…

Using Flags

Organizing with Metadata » Rating Images » Using Flags

Flags are a quick and easy way to sort images by picking your favorites and rejecting the ones you don’t want to keep. Mylio Photos offers three flag states: Pick, Reject, and Unflagged. Flags can be used in a variety of ways. Here are a few examples of how a…

Adding Devices to Your Mylio Photos Library

Mylio Photos is designed to make all your photos and videos accessible on all your devices. Mylio Photos can be installed on any Windows, Android, macOS, or iOS device that meets Mylio’s system requirements. Each device can be used to store Original files or sync…

Editing With Mylio Photos Is Nondestructive

Editing Your Photos » Editing With Mylio Photos Is Nondestructive

Nondestructive editing preserves and protects your Original files. It allows you to edit and adjust your photos freely with the option to reset them back to their original, unedited state at any time. All edits made in Mylio Photos are stored in the Mylio Catalog…

Changing Access to Calendars in Mylio Photos

Using the LifeCalendar » Understanding Linked Calendars » Changing Access to Calendars in Mylio Photos

The first time you link a calendar in Mylio Photos using an Android, iOS, or Apple device, you’ll be prompted to give permission for Mylio Photos to access your calendar. If you accidentally refuse the notification, you can manually enable or disable access using the…

Removing Camera Roll Duplicates in Mylio Photos

Appendix » Removing Camera Roll Duplicates in Mylio Photos

Mylio Photos 22.0 includes a major improvement in the way that media from the iCloud Photo Library and the Android Media Library are handled. In earlier versions of Mylio, the recommended setup specified that users should choose a single source for their iCloud Photo…

Exporting from Mylio Photos on a Computer

Sharing and Exporting Images » Exporting Files » Exporting from Mylio Photos on a Computer

Select the photo(s) you wish to export, click the Share icon in the Quick Actions Bar and choose Export. *TIP: Learn how to select multiple images from a computer, or from a phone or tablet. Choose from the following settings: File Type JPEG –…

Exporting from Mylio Photos on a Mobile Device

Sharing and Exporting Images » Exporting Files » Exporting from Mylio Photos on a Mobile Device

Mobile devices, such as smartphones and tablets, offer similar export options to those on a computer, but they need to be configured before initiating an export. Configuring Export & Sharing Settings Open Mylio Photos, access the More menu and choose Settings. …

Using Auto-Check

Managing Your Photos » Find and Remove Duplicates with Photo DeDupe » Using Auto-Check

Auto-Check is helpful when you have a large group of duplicates to sort through. When enabled, Auto-Check will scan the duplicate files in Photo DeDupe and determine the best photos and videos to keep based on the criteria you select. All other duplicates will be…

Adding and Importing Media to Your Mylio Library

The first step to organizing and protecting your media collection is adding your photos and videos to Mylio Photos. In the app, you will be able to view all your images in one place. You can consolidate your photos and videos from any source (mobile devices,…

Using Star Ratings

Organizing with Metadata » Rating Images » Using Star Ratings

A Star rating allows you to rank your photos with 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 Stars. This is a great way to rank your photos and separate your best photos from those that should be deleted. Here’s an example of how you might use Star Ratings: 5-Star photos are the best —…

Using a Preset

Editing Your Photos » Working with Edit Presets » Using a Preset

Presets can be used as a one-click solution to edit a photograph, as a learning tool to see how the adjustments affect your photo, or as a starting point for more creative editing. Apply a Preset to Single Image Mylio Photos offers useful presets to help you explore…

Using Color Labels

Organizing with Metadata » Rating Images » Using Color Labels

With Color Labels, you can apply a colored tag to a photo or series of photos. Here are a few examples of how you might use Color Labels: Apply a Red label to all portrait photos and a Blue label to all landscape photos. Apply a Yellow label to images that need to…

Using Tap to Sync

Keeping Your Library in Sync » Setting a Custom Device Sync Policy » Using Tap to Sync

Tap to Sync allows you to easily adjust the Sync Policy for Folders to override the Sync Policy on a specific device. This allows you to customize the quality settings of individual folders for each of your devices. By default, Mylio Photos Auto Optimizes the photo…

Using Nested Sub-Albums

Managing Your Photos » Organizing with Albums » Using Nested Sub-Albums

Nested Sub-Albums are a great way to add additional layers of organization to your photo library. Sub-Albums can be helpful in a variety of situations. Here are a few examples: Birthday Photos – The top-level Album could be the Birthdays over the Years with…

Using Sync on Demand

Keeping Your Library in Sync » Using Sync on Demand

Sync on Demand allows devices storing low-quality Thumbnails to temporarily download and show a higher resolution Smart Preview without permanently taking up storage space on their device. This is useful when you choose to view an image that only has a Thumbnail…

Using Categories to Organize

Organizing with Metadata » Using Categories to Organize

Mylio Photos’ Categories are an additional tool to help you organize your Mylio Photos Library. Categories can be assigned to Calendar Events, Folders, and individual media. Categories are fully searchable to help you find the photo(s) you need quickly. Mylio…

Store Mylio Photos on an SD Card on Android Devices

Adding Devices to Your Mylio Photos Library » Store Mylio Photos on an SD Card on Android Devices

Mylio Photos for Android allows you to store the Mylio Photos app and Mylio Photos Library on an SD card. This gives you the option to expand the storage capacity of your Android device and hold more photos at higher resolutions (e.g., Previews and Originals). *TIP:…

Exporting Photos to a Folder for Sharing Outside of Mylio Photos

Sharing and Exporting Images » Sharing to a Social Network » Exporting Photos to a Folder for Sharing Outside of Mylio Photos

Exporting from your Mylio Photos Library allows you to share your images with social media, websites, and printing services that are not part of Mylio Photos’ built-in sharing options. To export photos to a Folder to share externally: Select the photo(s) you…

Using Filters in Photo DeClutter

Managing Your Photos » Find and Remove Similar Media with Photo DeClutter » Using Filters in Photo DeClutter

By default, Mylio Photos’ Photo DeClutter tool scans your entire library and lists all similar photos found. If your list of similar files is long, you may choose to work with smaller portions of your library using Filters. Filters let you select a specific portion…

Using Brushes for Advanced Control

Editing Your Photos » Using Brushes for Advanced Control

Mylio Photos’ Brush tool allows you to add local adjustments to specific areas of your photo. Any editing slider in Mylio Photos can be applied as a brush. Open an image in Single Photo View, then open the Edit Panel in the Details Panel. Click the…

Using Filters in Photo DeDupe

Managing Your Photos » Find and Remove Duplicates with Photo DeDupe » Using Filters in Photo DeDupe

By default, Mylio Photos’ Photo DeDupe tool scans your entire library and lists all duplicates found. If your list of duplicate files is long, you may choose to work with smaller portions of your library using Filters. Filters let you select a specific portion of…

Setting Up Mylio Photos for Multiple Users on One Mac or PC

Adding Devices to Your Mylio Photos Library » Setting Up Mylio Photos for Multiple Users on One Mac or PC

Mylio Photos is designed for use with a single user per computer. However, there are methods available for those who need to access multiple Mylio Accounts with one computer. !WARNING: Accessing multiple Mylio Accounts with one computer should be handled carefully…

Add Photos Using Drag and Drop

Adding and Importing Media to Your Mylio Library » Adding Photos and Videos » Add Media From an Internal or External Drive » Add Photos Using Drag and Drop

While we all try to keep our photo and video files organized, it is common for some image files to be scattered in different folders. Mylio makes consolidating and organizing these images into your Mylio Photos Library simple with the Drag and Drop option. To add a…

Understanding the Sync Panel

Keeping Your Library in Sync » Understanding the Sync Panel

Mylio Photos’ Sync Panel shows you an overview of each device’s sync status in your Mylio Photos Library. On a computer – Open the Sync Panel from the Details Panel. On a mobile device – Tap the More menu and choose Sync Panel. Sync Panel Overview …

Changing the Language Settings

User Interface Overview » Changing the Language Settings

Mylio Photos is currently localized in English (US), English (UK), German, Spanish, French, Italian, Dutch, Portuguese, Japanese, and Korean. To change the language preference in Mylio Photos: Open the More menu in the Navigation Bar. Choose Settings. …

Manage the Category List

Organizing with Metadata » Using Categories to Organize » Manage the Category List

Open Mylio Photos, click the More menu in the Navigation Bar, and select Settings. Click on General. Choose Categories. Add new Categories by clicking the Add New button. Remove unwanted Categories by clicking the X to the right of the…

Navigating the Calendar View

Using the LifeCalendar » Customizing Calendar View » Navigating the Calendar View

Mylio Photos’ Life Calendar™ can be viewed as Decades, Years, Months, or Days. Start by opening Mylio Photos and double-clicking on the Calendar View. This will take you to Decade mode where you can see each year listed with a featured photo for each…

Using an External Editor on a Smartphone or Tablet

Editing Your Photos » Editing with an External Editor » Using an External Editor on a Smartphone or Tablet

The Share command in Mylio Photos allows you to easily access most photo editing applications installed on your mobile device. Before you begin, you’ll need to configure the export and sharing settings to select the type of file you wish to edit. You can choose to…

Browsing the All Photos View

Managing Your Photos » Browsing the All Photos View

Mylio Photos All Photos View lets you scroll through your entire image library and includes a variety of options to sort, search, and filter to find the exact images you’re looking for. Open Mylio Photos and go to the All Photos view. Click the magnifying…

The Importance of a Vault

Adding Devices to Your Mylio Photos Library » The Importance of a Vault

Protecting your memories is a fundamental part of Mylio Photos. The process begins by designating one or more of your devices as a Mylio Vault. A Vault can be any device that has enough available storage to hold your entire photo library. A Vault is a device that…

Working with the Sample Library

Installing Mylio Photos » Working with the Sample Library

Mylio Photos includes a Sample Library to help you get acquainted with the software. You can choose to install the Sample Library when you first install Mylio Photos or add (and easily remove) it later on as you explore Mylio Photos’ features. The Sample…

Free Up Space by Clearing the Cache

Keeping Your Library in Sync » Device Settings to Control Syncing » Free Up Space by Clearing the Cache

Mylio Photos’ Cache is a temporary holding area used when Device Sync Settings are adjusted. For instance, you may have used Sync on Demand to temporarily access a Smart Preview or Original file on a Device that is set to keep Thumbnails, or you may have changed…

Adjusting a Sync Policy From the Sync Panel

Keeping Your Library in Sync » Understanding the Sync Panel » Adjusting a Sync Policy From the Sync Panel

In addition to an overview of Device Status, Mylio Photos’ Sync Panel offers the option to quickly adjust a Sync Policy of any folder in your Mylio Photos Library. Open Mylio Photos and go to the Folders view. Select a folder you want to adjust the Sync…

Hiding Specific Folders or Media from the LifeCalendar

Using the LifeCalendar » Hiding Specific Folders or Media from the LifeCalendar

Mylio Photos’ LifeCalendar makes it easy to put the most memorable moments of your life front and center by allowing you to hide specific folders from the Calendar view. *NOTE: Hiding folders from the Calendar view does not remove the folder or its content from…

Add Media vs. Add Device – What is the Difference?

Appendix » Add Media vs. Add Device – What is the Difference?

One of the most common questions about Mylio Photos has to do with adding media and adding devices to Mylio Photos. While these two options might sound similar, they serve very different purposes. Adding Media is the process of making photos and videos visible in…

Adding an S3 Compatible Cloud Service or NAS Private Cloud

Adding Devices to Your Mylio Photos Library » Adding a Cloud Service » Adding an S3 Compatible Cloud Service or NAS Private Cloud

S3 or Simple Storage Service is a protocol supported by many cloud storage service providers such as Amazon Web Services, Backblaze B2, Wasabi, and others. S3 support is also possible with some popular Network Attached Storage (NAS) devices such as Synology,…

Installing on macOS

Installing Mylio Photos » Installing on a Computer » Installing on macOS

Locate the downloaded mylio.dmg file in your Downloads folder. Access your Downloads Folder by clicking the Finder icon in your Dock, then using the top Menu bar and selecting Go > Downloads. Double-click the mylio.dmg file to start the installation. In the…

Installing on Windows

Installing Mylio Photos » Installing on a Computer » Installing on Windows

Locate the downloaded Mylio_x64.msix or Mylio_ARM64.msix file in your Downloads folder in Windows Explorer. Double-click the Mylio_x64.msix or Mylio_ARM64.msix file and click Install from the Mylio Photos setup window. Windows will ask you to allow this app…

Import Photos from a Scanner

Adding and Importing Media to Your Mylio Library » Adding Photos and Videos » Import Photos from a Scanner

For the family historian, Mylio Photos is an invaluable tool for organizing and consolidating scanned family photos or slides. While each scanner is slightly different, they all create image files on your computer, which can then be imported to your Mylio Photos…

Updating Your Account Information

Installing Mylio Photos » Managing Your Mylio Account » Updating Your Account Information

Update Your Email Address Go to account.mylio.com and log in to your Mylio Account. Click on Change next to your email address. Enter your new email address twice to confirm the change, then select Change Email. The next time you launch Mylio Photos,…

Adding a Cloud Service

Adding Devices to Your Mylio Photos Library » Adding a Cloud Service

Mylio Photos offers the option of adding certain cloud services as additional devices. By default, cloud services are designated as a Vault for additional protection and easy access to Original files. *NOTE: It is possible to designate a cloud service device to…

Working with an established Lightroom Catalog

Editing Your Photos » Editing with an External Editor » Editing with Lightroom Classic » Working with an established Lightroom Catalog

If you have an established Lightroom Classic workflow, you can easily include Mylio Photos in your workflow for advanced organization and remote access from all your devices. Folders of images on your computer and external drives imported into Lightroom can also be…

Import From Apple Photos, iPhoto, or Aperture

Adding and Importing Media to Your Mylio Library » Adding Photos and Videos » Import From Apple Photos, iPhoto, or Aperture

Importing photos from Apple Photos, or a legacy iPhoto or Aperture library, is a quick and easy way to populate your Mylio Photos Library with some of your favorite photos. Using Mylio Photos With Apple Photos and iCloud Drive Mylio Photos can easily import media…

Keeping Your Library in Sync

Mylio Photos makes it simple to keep your media in sync on all your devices. The syncing process ensures that each of your devices always has the same information. Each time new photo and video files are added to one device, they become available on all your other…

Operating System Menu Bar

User Interface Overview » Desktop Interface Overview » Operating System Menu Bar

Most settings in Mylio Photos can be adjusted from within the application window. However, there are some controls that are specific to the Windows and macOS operating systems. These options can be found in the Menu Bar for the operating system. Windows Menu Bar …

Importing Microsoft Office Documents

Adding and Importing Media to Your Mylio Library » Importing Documents » Importing Microsoft Office Documents

Before using Mylio Photos to import Microsoft Office Documents, it is important to configure the following settings. Open Mylio Photos and select the More menu from the Navigation Bar. Click on Settings, choose the General section, then toggle the Import…

Quick Start Guide

The Quick Start Guide is designed to help you get up and running with Mylio Photos. Follow along using the Sample Library or get started with your own photos. Click here to download the Mylio Photos Quick Start Guide (PDF, 8.5 MB). Introduction & Welcome …

Import From Android Media Library

Adding and Importing Media to Your Mylio Library » Adding Photos and Videos » Import From Android Media Library

The first time you log into Mylio Photos on your Android device, you’ll have the option to import your device’s Media Library. If you choose to skip this step you can always add it later using the steps below. Open Mylio Photos on your Android device. …

Adding a Phone or Tablet

Adding Devices to Your Mylio Photos Library » Adding a Phone or Tablet

Adding a phone or tablet to Mylio Photos is a convenient way to be able to view and organize all your photos on the go. Mylio Photos can be installed on Android and iOS devices that meet the system requirements. To add a smartphone or tablet: Go to the Dashboard…

Show Support Options on Startup

Additional Help » Using the Help Menu » Show Support Options on Startup

Mylio Photos makes it easy to access advanced troubleshooting with the Show Support Options on Startup command. Open Mylio Photos, click or tap the Help icon in the Navigation Bar. Choose Show Support Options on Startup. Click the Close button to quit…

Understanding Linked Folders

Appendix » Understanding Linked Folders

Adding media to Mylio Photos can be done in two ways: Move or Copy media into your Mylio Library Folder, or Link a folder from its existing location. Linked folders preserve your existing file structure and allow Mylio Photos to display the media in that folder…

Additional Help

Mylio Photos will be incredibly useful to you as you organize and enjoy your photos. However, you may occasionally encounter something that doesn’t work quite right. We have developed a host of resources available to help solve problems and our top-notch Customer…

Rating Images

Organizing with Metadata » Rating Images

Rating images in Mylio Photos — using Flags, Stars, and/or Color Labels — is a highly effective way to further organize your Mylio Photos Library and make images fast and easy to find using Search and Filters. To add Flags, Stars, and/or Color Labels: Open…

Import From an iPhone or iPad

Adding and Importing Media to Your Mylio Library » Adding Photos and Videos » Import From Apple Photos, iPhoto, or Aperture » Import From an iPhone or iPad

The first time you log into Mylio Photos on your Apple device, you’ll have the option to automatically add photos taken with that device to your Mylio Photos Library. If you choose to skip this step you can add it at any time using the steps below. To import from an…

Quick Edits with AutoEnhance and AutoColor

Editing Your Photos » Quick Edits with AutoEnhance and AutoColor

Mylio Photos’ AutoEnhance and AutoColor tools make smart, beautiful edits to your photo with a single click. Use your improved photos as a finished image or as a starting point for more creative editing. Using AutoEnhance AutoEnhance makes most images look…

Add Media From an Internal or External Drive

Adding and Importing Media to Your Mylio Library » Adding Photos and Videos » Add Media From an Internal or External Drive

In Mylio Photos, you can quickly and easily add media to your Mylio Photos Library. Start by clicking or tapping on the Add Media icon in the Navigation Bar or by using Drag and Drop. Learn More: Add Images Without Moving From an Existing Location Copy Images…

Understanding Linked Calendars

Using the LifeCalendar » Understanding Linked Calendars

Linking your digital calendar to Mylio Photos creates Events automatically. Mylio Photos can import calendars from several services including Outlook, Gmail, and iCloud. To add a Linked Calendar: Open Mylio Photos, click the More menu in the Navigation Bar, and…

Finding Your Photos and Videos

Mylio Photos makes it easy to find your images, videos, and documents. Use the Calendar View to find photos based on the capture date, the Map View to locate photos based on their capture location, and the People View to reveal images based on who is in the photo. For…

Setting a Custom Device Sync Policy

Keeping Your Library in Sync » Setting a Custom Device Sync Policy

Mylio Photos lets you take full control over the syncing process. Choose which version of your photos (Thumbnails, Smart Previews, and/or Originals) are synced by setting Custom Sync Policies for devices and folders. This makes it possible to better manage storage…

Working with RAW+JPEG Pairs

Managing Your Photos » Working with RAW+JPEG Pairs

Many cameras offer the ability to save raw+jpeg pairs when capturing images. This can be useful if you want a processed version available for easy sharing and a higher-quality raw file in case advanced edits are desired. When raw+jpeg pairs are imported into Mylio…

New to Photo Management Software

Glossary » New to Photo Management Software

Getting started with photo management software can seem overwhelming, but our goal at Mylio Photos is to make the process fun and rewarding. If this is your first time using an application like Mylio Photos, here are a few ideas and concepts that can help you…

Working with an Unsupported Raw File

Welcome to Mylio Photos » Supported File Types and Cameras » Working with an Unsupported Raw File

In some cases, you may encounter files that Mylio Photos cannot read. These files will appear as a black square with a rectangle and squiggly line. This indicates that the file is unsupported or corrupt. Unsupported Files Unsupported files come in two…

Deleting GPS Data

Using the Map View » Deleting GPS Data

There may be times you need to completely remove location data for a photo or set of photos. Mylio Photos lets you remove GPS data from the Map view or from the grid view using the Map Panel in the Details Panel. Deleting GPS Data from the Map view: Open Mylio…

Working with Lightroom as an External Editor

Editing Your Photos » Editing with an External Editor » Editing with Lightroom Classic » Working with Lightroom as an External Editor

Using Mylio Photos’ Photo > Open With > Lightroom Classic option is designed for those who want to use Mylio Photos as their primary photo organizer and wish to access Lightroom Classic’s editing capabilities. !NOTE: This workflow is for images that are…

Advanced Quality Settings

Keeping Your Library in Sync » Understanding Syncing with Mylio Photos » Advanced Quality Settings

Advanced Settings under Device Quality provides additional control over how your photos and files sync. Open Mylio Photos, select the Dashboard view, and choose Devices. Click or tap on a Device Card to open the Device Settings, then select Device…

Editing with an External Editor

Editing Your Photos » Editing with an External Editor

For most people, the Edit adjustments in Mylio Photos are sufficient. But if your workflow involves other photo-editing applications, Mylio Photos can easily work with them. Learn More: Edit Using the Open With command Editing with…

Adding and Editing Keywords

Organizing with Metadata » Adding and Editing Keywords

Keywords in Mylio Photos are fully searchable and make it easy to get organized and find images. To add and edit keywords for individual images: Open Mylio Photos and select the image you want to apply keywords to. Open the Info Panel in the Details Panel. …