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 Explorer or macOS Finder. Drag and drop new media into the Mylio InBox in your file system or save media from other applications to this folder. Mylio Photos continuously scans the Mylio InBox, and when new media is added it will appear in your Mylio Photos Library and be synced to all of your devices.

Using the Mylio InBox on a Computer

The Mylio InBox can be accessed from the Folders view inside the Mylio Photos app, or directly in the file system via Windows Explorer or macOS Finder.

Open the Folders view. The Mylio InBox will be located at the top as a folder in your Mylio Photos Library.

In Windows Explorer, the Mylio InBox will appear as a shortcut in the left sidebar.

In macOS Finder, the Mylio InBox will appear as a favorite in the left sidebar.

Saving Media to the Mylio InBox on a Computer

Media can be saved directly to the Mylio InBox from other applications, or by dragging and dropping media into the Mylio InBox in the file system. The Mylio InBox is particularly helpful when using external photo editing applications, letting you save your edited images directly to your Mylio Photos Library.

Select the image you want to export to Mylio Photos.
For most applications, you’ll open the File menu in the operating system menu bar and choose Export or Save As.

Choose your desired export settings such as the file type and quality, then select the Mylio InBox as the destination for your photo.

Switch to the Mylio Photos app, select the Folders view, and open the Mylio InBox to view your exported image.

Once your media is visible in your Mylio Photos Library, you can organize and move your image as desired within Mylio Photos. This media will be synced to all of your Mylio Photos-connected devices.

Saving Media to the Mylio InBox on a Smartphone or Tablet

Android and iOS operating systems include built-in sharing tools that you share media between applications. When media is shared with Mylio Photos, it will be placed in the Mylio InBox folder, which can be viewed and managed from the Folders view.

Select the image you want to share with Mylio Photos, then tap the Share icon.

Select Mylio Photos from the Share menu.

Switch to the Mylio Photos app, select the Folders view, and open the Mylio InBox to view your shared image.

Once your media is visible in your Mylio Photos Library, you can organize and move your image as desired within Mylio Photos. This media will be synced to all of your Mylio Photos-connected devices.

Organizing your Mylio InBox

Media saved to the Mylio InBox can be easily moved and organized within the Mylio Photos app. Here are a few options:

Hiding the Mylio InBox from Windows Explorer or macOS Finder

The Mylio InBox Folder is automatically added as a shortcut in Windows Explorer and macOS Finder. If you’d prefer to hide this folder from your operating system favorites, you can disable the shortcut in Mylio Photos’ settings.