Browse the Folders View

The Folders View in Mylio Photos gives you a clear, organized look at where your photos and videos are stored across all your devices. Folders in Mylio Photos represent real locations on your devices. That means when you organize, rename, or move folders in Mylio Photos, those changes are mirrored on your device’s file system.

Depending on how your media has been added, the Folders View is divided into several helpful sections:

• Mylio Photos Library (Individual Accounts), My Family Library (Family Accounts), or My Team Library (Team Accounts) – This section includes:
  • Mylio InBox – A Mylio-created folder with a shortcut in Windows Explorer or macOS Finder, designed for quickly dragging and dropping media into your Mylio Photos Library for later organization.
  • Mylio Pictures – A Mylio-created folder that serves as the default location for newly imported media.
  • Apple Photos – A folder created when you connect an Apple Photos library (from iOS or macOS) to Mylio Photos.
  • Android Photos – A folder created when you connect an Android device to Mylio Photos.
  • Any folders you’ve designated as Library Folders.
• Shared Content – This section shows any shared content, such as the Sample Library if installed.
• Social Media – Shows folders containing media imported from social media accounts like Facebook or Flickr.
• Devices with Linked Folders – Lists folders stored on computers, external drives, or NAS devices that are linked (not copied) into Mylio Photos. These folders remain in place on their original devices and are managed from within Mylio.
• Custom Sections – Create sections for specific projects, like a family history archive, or organize by individual users when working in a Family or Team plan.

Navigating the Folders View

• Click Folders icon in the Left Sidebar to open the Folders View.
  • Double-click the Folders icon at any time to return to the top-level view, regardless of how deep you’ve navigated.
• Double-click a folder to open and view its contents.
• To go back one level, click the back arrow in the Top App Bar or press the esc key on your keyboard.
• To create a new folder, click the new folder icon in the right sidebar.
  • If a folder is selected, the new folder will be created inside it.
• To change the sort order of your folder or folder contents:
  • Click the More icon in the top app bar to open the More Menu.
  • Select your preferred option next to Sort By.

*TIP: You can also create a new folder by right-clicking anywhere in the Folders View and choosing Folder > New Folder or by tapping the Actions icon to open the Actions Menu and selecting New Folder.

*TIP: Use the keyboard shortcut ctrl + 6 (Windows) or command + 6 (macOS) to jump directly to the Folders View.

Navigating Using the Folder Tree

• Click the Folders icon in the Left Sidebar to open the Folders View.
• Then click the Navigation icon in the Left Sidebar to view a folder tree in the Left Panel.
• Click on any folder in the tree to view its contents in the main image window.
• Click the disclosure arrow next to a folder to expand it and reveal its subfolders.
• To create a new folder, click or tap the New Folder button at the bottom of the folder tree.
  • If a folder is selected, the new folder will be created inside it.

*TIP: Want to view all media in a folder, including everything in its subfolders? Turn on the Flatten switch in the bottom right corner of the screen to ON to combine all media into a single view. Toggle OFF to return to viewing each subfolder individually.

You can also click the More icon and choose Show Media In “Folder Name” to flatten the view or Show as Folder to return to the standard folder layout.