Customize the Folders View

The Folders View in Mylio Photos can be customized to suit your organizational preferences and visual style. By default, folders are grouped into predefined Sections, such as the Mylio Photos Library, Shared Content, Social Media, Apple & Android Photos, and Devices with Linked Folders.

However, you’re not limited to the default layout. You can:

• Create custom sections to group folders by project, individual users (ideal for Family or Team plans), or any other category that fits your workflow.
• Reorder sections to reflect your preferred hierarchy.
• Assign custom cover photos to folders, making it easier to visually identify your content at a glance.

These customization options help make your Mylio Photos library more personal, intuitive, and efficient to navigate.

Organizing Sections in Folders View

Sections in the Folders View help you group related folders together for easier navigation and visual organization. Whether you’re managing a large project, separating personal and professional media, or organizing by family members, custom sections let you tailor the layout to match your needs.

Adding a New Section

You can create custom sections in the Folders View to better organize your folders by theme, person, project, or any system that works for you. Here’s how to add a new section:

1. Click the Add New Section icon in the right sidebar.
   • Or, right-click on an empty area in the Folders View and select New Section from the menu.
   • You can also go to the Organize menu in the OS menu bar and choose New Section.

2. In the dialog that appears:
   • Enter a name for your new section.
   • Apply Categories, if desired.
   • Click Create.

Your new section will appear at the bottom of the Folders View.

Managing Sections

Reordering Sections

To change the order of your sections in the Folders View:

1. Click the gear icon on any custom section to open the Manage Sections dialog.

2. Use the drag handles next to each section name to drag and drop them into your preferred order.
3. Click Done to apply the changes.

If you want to return to the original layout, click the Reset Order button to restore the default section arrangement.

*NOTE: Custom section order is device-specific and will not sync across your other devices.

Editing Sections

To rename a section or change its categories:

1. Click the gear icon on a custom section.
2. In the Manage Sections dialog, select the section you want to modify, then click the Edit button.

3. Update the section’s name and/or categories, then click Save.

Deleting Sections

To remove a custom section from the Folders View:

1. Click the gear icon on the section you want to delete.
2. In the Manage Sections dialog, select the section you want to delete, then click the Delete button.

!IMPORTANT: A section must be empty before it can be deleted. If the section contains folders, move them to another section first, then try again.

Setting a Custom Cover Photo for a Folder

By default, Mylio Photos uses its Photo Prioritization settings to choose a cover photo for each folder automatically. You can easily assign a custom cover image if you’d rather select your own. There are two easy ways to do this:

Method 1: From the Folders View

1. In the Folders View, single-click a folder to select it.
2. Click the info icon at the top of the right sidebar to reveal the right panel and access the Info Panel.
3. In the Cover section, click the current cover photo or the pencil icon .

4. A dialog with thumbnails of all images in the selected folder will appear.
5. Select the image you want to use and click Choose.

Method 2: From Inside the Folder

1. Click Folders icon in the left sidebar.
2. Double-click a folder to open it and view its contents.
3. Select the image you want to use as the cover photo.
4. Right-click the image (or tap the Actions icon in the right sidebar) to open the Actions Menu.
5. Under Set Cover, choose Folder.

Resetting a Custom Cover

To return to the default auto-selected cover:

1. Select the folder and open the Info Panel.
2. In the Cover section, click the current cover photo.
3. In the dialog that appears, click Reset to restore the Photo Prioritization default image.

Annotations and Iconography

Annotations are small graphic overlays that provide helpful visual information about the contents or status of each folder in the Folders View.

Here’s what you might see:

• In the top-left corner of each folder tile, you’ll see:
  • A number showing how many media files (photos, videos, or documents) are inside the folder.
  • If the folder contains subfolders, a folder icon will appear alongside a second number indicating how many subfolders are nested within it.
• In the top-right corner, you may see additional annotations, such as:
  • Tap to Categorize – a prompt to quickly assign categories.
  • Tap to Sync – a shortcut to manage sync settings.

These optional annotations can be shown or hidden at any time:

1. Click the More Menu icon in the top app bar.
2. Choose Annotations.
3. Use the toggles to turn Tap to Categorize and Tap to Sync on or off, depending on your preference.

Use Folder Icons or Legacy Folder View Thumbnails

By default, folders in the Folders View are displayed using a folder-shaped graphic. If you prefer the classic look, you can switch to the legacy square thumbnail view.

1. Click the More Menu icon , then choose Settings
2. Select Device Appearance.
3. Toggle the switch next to Use Folder Icons to the OFF position to revert to square thumbnails.

You can turn this setting back ON at any time to return to the modern folder icon style.