Add Media From a Computer or External Drive

In Mylio Photos, you can quickly and easily add media to your Mylio Photos Library from your computer or connected storage such as an external drive or NAS.

To add a folder of media, click on the Add Media icon in the top app bar. Select the folder you wish to add, then follow the on-screen instructions to Link them, Copy them, or Move them.

Link Folder

• What it does: Keeps the folder and its contents exactly where they are on your hard drive.
• In Mylio Photos: The folder and all its images will appear inside Mylio Photos, but nothing is moved or copied. A linked folder appears at the top-level of Folder view.
• Best for: Keeping your existing folder structure and not using additional storage space.

Copy Folder Contents

• What it does: Makes a copy of the folder’s files (and any subfolders) into a location already managed by Mylio Photos.
• In Mylio Photos: You get a duplicate set of the original photos, now inside Mylio’s managed folders.
• Best for: Backing up files or consolidating photos into your Mylio library while keeping the originals untouched.

Move Folder Contents

• What it does: Moves the files (and any subfolders) from their current location into a folder already managed by Mylio Photos.
• In Mylio Photos: The originals are relocated, freeing up space in their original location.
• Best for: Organizing and cleaning up your photo storage while centralizing your media.

To add individual photos, videos or documents to your Mylio Photos Library, you can use Drag and Drop or simply place the file into your Mylio InBox.

Learn More:

• Link a Folder to Your Mylio Photos Library
• Copy a Folder to Your Mylio Photos Library
• Move a Folder to your Mylio Photos Library
• Add Media using Drag and Drop
• Using the Mylio Photos InBox