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 view the surrounding area, get driving directions, or even make a restaurant reservation. Mylio Photos works with your default web browser and lets you select your preferred online map service (Apple Maps, Bing Maps, Google Earth, Google Maps, or Open Street Maps).

*TIP: Enable GPS Annotations – Annotations can help you quickly identify images that contain GPS information and can be enabled in the More menu.

Using PhotoExplorer to Show Media in the Map View

1. Select an image with GPS information and open the image in Single Photo View.
2. Click or tap on the PhotoExplorer icon in the upper right corner of the photo and choose Explore location on map to open the image in Mylio Photos’ Map view.

*TIP: You can also show media in the Map view by right-clicking on an image and choosing Show in > Map or by opening the Actions Menu and selecting Show in > Map.

Using PhotoExplorer to Search the Web

1. Open Mylio Photos, select an image with GPS information and open the image in Single Photo View.
2. Click or tap on the PhotoExplorer icon in the upper right corner of the photo and choose Explore location on web to open the image in your browser using your preferred online map service.
   • The first time you select Explore location on the web you’ll have the option to choose your default online map provider (Apple Maps, Bing Maps, Google Earth, Google Maps, or Open Street Maps). You can change your default online map provider at any time from the More menu > Settings > General > Web Maps Provider.

*TIP: You can also use PhotoExplorer to search the web by right-clicking on an image and choosing Reveal in > Web or by opening the Actions Menu and selecting Reveal in > Web.

Show or Hide the PhotoExplorer Icon

The PhotoExplorer icon that appears on images with GPS information is ON by default but can be hidden.

1. Click or tap the ellipsis icon in the top app bar to access the More menu.
2. Toggle the switch next to PhotoExplorer to the OFF position.