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Add Categories to Events
Working with Categories and Spaces » Add Categories to Events
Applying Categories to an Event is a quick and easy way to group and organize memorable moments. Click the Calendar icon in the left sidebar. Click the New Event icon in the right sidebar to create a new event, or select an existing Event in the Info Panel then…
Create and Manage Calendar Events
Browse Your Mylio Photos Library » Browse the Calendar View » Create and Manage Calendar Events
Adding Events to your LifeCalendar makes finding photos from special occasions and other memorable moments more accessible than ever. When you create an Event, all images from the specified date(s) will be automatically grouped. Once an Event has been created, you’ll…
Manage Spaces
Working with Categories and Spaces » Browse by Category with Spaces » Manage Spaces
Spaces can be modified in a variety of ways to fit your personal workflow, from assigning Passcodes, to specifying the permissions and tools available in each Space. For information on configuring Spaces for sharing with a trusted collaborator, click here. …
Coming from Apple Photos
Appendix » Coming from Apple Photos
If you use Apple Photos for macOS, or have used it in the past, you may notice that Mylio Photos’ terminology is similar. The definitions below will help you better understand the differences between the two applications. If you’re looking for instructions…
Browse the Calendar View
Browse Your Mylio Photos Library » Browse the Calendar View
Mylio Photos’ LifeCalendar™ helps you rediscover important moments and memories from your one-of-a-kind life story. The LifeCalendar can be viewed as Decades, Years, Months, or Days. You can even add Events and Linked Calendars to make finding the photos…
Using an External Editor on a Smartphone or Tablet
Edit and Improve Images » Edit with Other Applications » Using an External Editor on a Smartphone or Tablet
The Share command in Mylio Photos lets you quickly access most photo editing applications installed on your phone or tablet. Before you begin, you’ll need to configure the export and sharing settings to select the type of file you wish to edit. You can edit the…
Create and Manage QuickCollections
Find Photos, Videos, and Documents » Create and Manage QuickCollections
A QuickCollection is a saved group of QuickFilters that automatically gather and display specific photos based on your set criteria. For example, you can create a QuickCollection that contains your 5-star images with the SmartTag Bird, or that contain only your Raw…
Manage Devices with Remote Control
Backup and Protect » Manage Devices with Remote Control
Remote Control allows users to set up and adjust settings on other devices signed in to their Mylio Photos+ account. This feature is handy for more technical users who want to manage the core settings, views, and syncing of their family members’ or trusted…
Quick Edits with Presets
Edit and Improve Images » Quick Edits with Presets
Edit Presets allow you to change your photo with a single click instantly. Each Preset includes a saved adjustment set that applies a unique, stylized look to your photograph. You can use the presets included with Mylio Photos or create your own. Presets can be used as…
Edit and Improve Images
Edit and Improve Images
Whether capturing images of your kids, recording moments of a spectacular vacation, or restoring old family photos, editing can help make your pictures look their best. Mylio Photos contains essential editing tools that work equally well on your computer and mobile…
Browse Your Mylio Photos Library
Browse Your Mylio Photos Library
Mylio Photos makes browsing your photos, videos, and documents a breeze. Regardless of your library’s organization level, Mylio Photos intelligently groups media, streamlining your browsing experience. Whether you want to see everything from all sources in one…
Coming from Aperture
Appendix » Coming from Aperture
If you’ve used Aperture, you may notice that Mylio Photos’ terminology is similar. The definitions below will help you better understand the differences between the two applications. If you’re looking for instructions on adding media from Aperture…
Improve Images with AutoEnhance and AutoColor
Edit and Improve Images » Improve Images with AutoEnhance and AutoColor
Mylio Photos’ AutoEnhance and AutoColor tools make intelligent, beautiful edits to your photo with a single click. Use your improved photos as a finished image or a starting point for more creative editing. Using AutoEnhance AutoEnhance makes most images look…
Working with Categories and Spaces
Working with Categories and Spaces
Categories help you organize your media based on the purpose of the photo (e.g., work, personal, family, etc.). They can be assigned to Folder, Albums, and People using Tap to Categorize, and Calendar Events, or individual media. Categories also power Spaces, which…
Adding Linked Calendars
Browse Your Mylio Photos Library » Browse the Calendar View » Adding Linked Calendars
Linking a digital calendar to Mylio Photos automatically populates your LifeCalendar with Events. Mylio Photos can import calendars from several services, including Outlook, Gmail, and iCloud. Click the ellipsis icon in the top app bar to access the More menu…
Work with RAW+JPEG Pairs
Appendix » Work with RAW+JPEG Pairs
Many cameras can save raw+jpeg pairs when capturing images. This can be useful if you want a processed version available for easy sharing and a higher-quality raw file in case advanced edits are desired. When raw+jpeg pairs are imported into Mylio Photos, the app…
Right Sidebar
Glossary – Tools and Terminology » Menus, Settings, and Icons » Right Sidebar
The right sidebar contains icons that put many of Mylio Photos’ most valuable tools at your fingertips. These options are also available on a phone, but the location may differ due to the smaller screen size. *NOTE: The icons in the right sidebar will vary…
Settings
Glossary – Tools and Terminology » Menus, Settings, and Icons » Top App Bar » More Menu » Settings
The main Settings menu in Mylio Photos provides a range of options that enable you to personalize your user experience. This section will explore each available choice and provide you with additional resources to help configure Mylio Photos to suit your preferences.…
Edit with Other Applications
Edit and Improve Images » Edit with Other Applications
For most people, the editing tools in Mylio Photos are sufficient. But if your workflow involves other photo-editing applications, Mylio Photos can easily work with them. The Open With command in Mylio Photos allows access to any photo editing application installed on…
Add Mylio Drive
Backup and Protect » Add Devices » Add Mylio Drive
Each Mylio Photos+ plan includes access to Mylio Drive with unlimited storage of Optimized Images at no extra cost. This means you can store a copy of your entire photo library for easy (and private) access by your devices. Optimized Images are perfect for everyday…
Manage Photo Prioritization
Appendix » Manage Photo Prioritization
Mylio Photos evaluates several criteria to determine which photos are featured in your LifeCalendar, used as cover photos for Folders, Albums, and People, which images are prioritized for local storage, and how metadata is merged when using Photo DeDupe. Photo…
Coming from Lightroom
Appendix » Coming from Lightroom
If you use Lightroom Classic or Lightroom or have used one of these in the past, you may notice that Mylio Photos’ terminology is similar but with a few differences. Collections in Lightroom are like Albums in Mylio Photos. Albums allow you to group and…
Apply Edits to a Group of Images
Edit and Improve Images » Apply Edits to a Group of Images
Mylio Photos offers several ways to edit quickly or batch-process a group of photos. Presets (both built-in and custom) can be applied to a group of images simultaneously. Edits from an image can also be copied and pasted to a group of images. *NOTE: Batch editing…
File Format Recommendations
Appendix » File Format Recommendations
Mylio Photos can recognize and work with various formats, including raw files. When exporting your images to share, post online, or print, Mylio offers three standard formats: JPEG, PNG, and TIFF. We’ll review the attributes of these file types and discuss the best…
Keep Your Devices in Sync
Backup and Protect » Keep Your Devices in Sync
Mylio Photos+ makes it simple to access your media on all your devices. The sync process ensures that your devices always have the same information about the media in your library. Each time new photo and video files are added to one device, they become available on…
Glossary – Tools and Terminology
Glossary – Tools and Terminology
Navigating Mylio Photos starts with understanding the tools and terminology. This section defines the standard tools and terms in this user manual. This chapter also includes a user interface overview of all menus, settings, and icons. Actions Menu – Click the…
Join the Mylio Photos Community
Additional Help » Join the Mylio Photos Community
The Mylio Photos Community, located at community.mylio.com, is your hub for Mylio Photos news, events, education, photo sharing, and more. Find other Mylio Photos users and get inspired! Mylio Photos Community FAQs What is the Mylio Photos Community? The Mylio…
Reset Edits
Edit and Improve Images » Reset Edits
Editing in Mylio Photos is non-destructive, meaning you can adjust edits or return the image to its unedited state at any time. This frees you to experiment with dramatic style changes and reset as needed. Resetting Edits on a Computer or Tablet Open an…
Access Optimized Images from Other Devices (Sync on Demand)
Backup and Protect » Access Optimized Images from Other Devices (Sync on Demand)
Sync on Demand allows devices storing low-quality thumbnail images to temporarily show a higher resolution optimized image for editing or sharing. This is a perfect workflow for mobile devices when you’re on the go. Click the ellipsis icon in the top app bar to…
Set Desktop Photo
Share and Export » Set Desktop Photo
Creating a custom desktop photo for your computer is a fun way to view your favorite images. You can easily set your desktop background image to any photo in Mylio Photos. Select a photo for your computer’s desktop image. Click the Share icon from the right…
Create Duplicate Files
Manage Files and Folders » Create Duplicate Files
Duplicating files can be useful in many situations. Here are a couple of examples: Creating multiple versions or edits of a photo Preserving an unedited archive copy of your original Select the media you wish to duplicate. Right-click your selection or tap the…
Create a Black and White Photo
Edit and Improve Images » Balancing Color » Create a Black and White Photo
Black-and-white photos have a timeless quality that works well for various subjects. Open an image in Single Photo View, then click the edit icon to open the Edit Panel. On a computer or tablet, twirl down the arrow next to Color, then select Black & White to…
Invert Scanned Film Negatives
Edit and Improve Images » Balancing Color » Invert Scanned Film Negatives
Scanning film negatives is a great way to preserve high-quality versions of your historical photos. The initial scan is typically an orange-brown hue and doesn’t look like the printed image you might remember. These images must be Inverted so the…
Saving a Display Copy
Edit and Improve Images » Edit with Other Applications » Saving a Display Copy
Any changes made in a third-party application must be saved or exported for Mylio Photos to display the edited image. Typically, saving the edited version of a file to the same folder as the original will show it next to the original, unedited version in your Mylio…
Quick Start Guide
Quick Start Guide
The Mylio Photos Quick Start Guide is designed to help you get up and running with Mylio Photos. Follow along using the Sample Library or get started with your own photos. Click here to download the Mylio Photos Quick Start Guide. (PDF, 2.3 MB) Introduction &…
Managing Family History Metadata
Organize with Metadata in the Info Panel » Managing Family History Metadata
Mylio Photos makes gathering and organizing information for your family history and genealogy projects easy. The Family History metadata section puts the most used metadata fields for family historians in one place. These fields use industry-standard tags that meet the…
Using Brushes for Advanced Control
Edit and Improve Images » Using Brushes for Advanced Control
Mylio Photos’ Brush tool allows you to add local adjustments to specific areas of your photo. Any editing slider in Mylio Photos can be applied as a brush. *NOTE: Brushes in Mylio Photos can be used on a computer or tablet. Due to screen size limitations,…
Share and Export
Share and Export
Keeping your photos organized in Mylio Photos is great, but photos are meant to be shared! Mylio Photos offers several ways to export your photos so you can share them via email, social media, create prints, and more. On a computer, start by clicking the Share icon …
Add Media from an iPhoto or Aperture Library
Add Photos, Videos, and Documents » Add Media from an iPhoto or Aperture Library
Mylio Photos makes importing your legacy iPhoto or Aperture Library quick and easy. *NOTE: If you’re using Apple Photos on your computer, iPhone, or iPad, please see these instructions for importing your library to Mylio Photos. The instructions below are for…
Cleanup Disk Space
Cleanup Disk Space
Your digital photo collection can quickly become a mountain of files, whether it’s family events, vacations, or everyday moments. And let’s face it, not every shot is a keeper. Your phone or computer’s storage space isn’t endless; sooner or…
Working with Keywords
Organize with Metadata in the Info Panel » Working with Keywords
Keywords are searchable words and phrases you can add to your photos to help you organize and search for them more easily. They can be added on import or manually entered in the Keywords section of the Info Panel. Keywords are saved to XMP sidecar files in an…
Comprehensive Guide to QuickFilters
Appendix » Comprehensive Guide to QuickFilters
Mylio Photos’ QuickFilters helps you quickly find specific photos, videos, and documents by narrowing your browsing results based on specific criteria. You can choose from the following: By Ratings, Labels, & Flags – Filter your results by star rating,…
Manage Your Mylio Account
Manage Your Mylio Account
You can access and manage your Mylio Account by clicking on the Account icon in the top app bar, then clicking the Manage Account Details button, by visiting account.mylio.com or by clicking on Account at the top of the Mylio.com home page. This portal allows…
Create Nested Sub-Albums
Organize Media in Albums » Create Nested Sub-Albums
Nested Sub-Albums are a great way to add additional layers of organization to your photo library. Sub-Albums can be helpful in a variety of situations. Here are a few examples: Birthday Photos – The top-level Album could be the Birthdays over the Years with…
Uninstall Mylio Photos
Appendix » Uninstall Mylio Photos
We genuinely believe you’ll love Mylio Photos. However, if you ever decide to leave Mylio Photos, you’ll find your photo library is in even better shape than when you started. Mylio Photos is not a closed ecosystem. All photos remain accessible on any…
Import a Google Photos Library
Add Photos, Videos, and Documents » Add Media From an Online Service » Import a Google Photos Library
Importing photos from a Google Photos Library uses Google Takeout, allowing you to download your personal data from your Google account. Download a .zip file containing your Google Photos Library using Google Takeout. Click here for instructions. Go to…
Operating System Menu Bar
Glossary – Tools and Terminology » Menus, Settings, and Icons » Operating System Menu Bar
Most settings in Mylio Photos can be adjusted from within the application window. However, some controls are specific to the Windows and macOS operating systems. These options can be found in the operating system menu bar. Windows Menu Bar File Add Media –…
Create a Slideshow
Share and Export » Create a Slideshow
Slideshows are a great way to showcase your favorite photos. Mylio Photos has several tools to create the perfect slideshow to share with family and friends. Mylio Photos can create two types of slideshows: automatic and manual. Automatic Slideshows let you…
How to Resize Your Photos
Appendix » How to Resize Your Photos
Resizing a photo can be necessary for a variety of situations. For instance, you may need a specific ratio for a print or a specific pixel size to share with social media. Mylio Photos can handle both scenarios with ease. Resizing or Cropping to a Specific…
Using the Mylio Photos InBox
Add Photos, Videos, and Documents » Add Media From a Computer or External Drive » Using the Mylio Photos InBox
The Mylio InBox is a quick and easy way to add media to your Mylio Photos Library. When the Mylio Photos application is installed, the Mylio InBox folder is automatically created. You can find it in the Mylio Photos Folders view. You’ll also see a shortcut in…
Where are the Photos, Videos, and Documents I Imported?
Appendix » Where are the Photos, Videos, and Documents I Imported?
One of the critical benefits of Mylio Photos is that, in addition to viewing all your media inside the application, you retain access to all your media via your computer’s file system. Where are my photos? Where your media files live depends on how you added them…
Welcome to Mylio Photos
Welcome to Mylio Photos
New in Mylio Photos 24.0 Mylio Photos Dynamic Search: AI-generated SmartTags identify over 1,000 activities, objects, text, and visual properties in photos to create a robust Dynamic Index. Together, these tools create Dynamic Search, which provides a blazingly…
Set Up an S3 Server on Synology NAS
Backup and Protect » Add Devices » Add a Cloud Service » Set Up an S3 Server on Synology NAS
*NOTE: The steps below are an example configuration using a Synology NAS with Docker and MinIO to set up an S3 server. Please consult their documentation should your settings or options differ from the example below. Installing Docker and MinIO Server Install the…
Organize with Metadata in the Info Panel
Organize with Metadata in the Info Panel
Metadata is descriptive information that tells you more about your photos, videos, and documents. It can include details like who took the picture, what camera was used, and when it was taken. Your camera automatically adds some of this data. You can also add details…
Organize Media in Albums
Organize Media in Albums
Albums let you group your photos in infinite ways. From documenting your favorite vacations to tracking projects like that neverending home remodel, Albums can help you stay organized and ensure essential files are easy to find. You can even create nested sub-albums,…
Add a NAS
Backup and Protect » Add Devices » Add a NAS
Mylio Photos+ provides two ways to include a NAS in your workflow: Standard Configuration with a host computer (Windows only) Creating an S3 Private Cloud with your NAS (Windows/macOS) Differences Between S3 Private Cloud and Standard Mylio NAS Setup Setting up…
Customize Library Sharing with Spaces
Backup and Protect » Customize Library Sharing with Spaces
Spaces allow you to sort and organize files into subject-specific views. When sharing your library, you can switch to the Guest Space or create a Custom Space with Mylio Photos+ for trusted collaborators to use on their personal devices. It also allows you to set a…
Publish a Shared Album
Share and Export » Publish a Shared Album
With Shared Albums, Mylio Photos+ subscribers can share an album as an online gallery. Images are hosted on non-indexed web pages that make it easy to share semi-privately. When you’re ready to share an Album, Mylio Photos creates a unique link to your…
Tag People Using Facial Recognition
Tag People Using Facial Recognition
Mylio Photos’ face recognition scans your photos for faces and helps you identify them, creating smart albums for each person. As you import media into Mylio Photos, each image is privately scanned on your own devices for recognizable people. When you…
Browse by Category with Spaces
Working with Categories and Spaces » Browse by Category with Spaces
Spaces enable users to sort and organize their files into purpose-specific views and let you precisely control what is seen and not seen in each Space. They are a convenient way to help make your library feel less cluttered and offer numerous privacy and security…
Keyboard Shortcuts
Keyboard Shortcuts
If you want to streamline your Mylio Photos workflow, keyboard shortcuts are a great way to save time on specific tasks. To help you get started, we’ve compiled a list of all available keyboard shortcuts in Mylio Photos. *NOTE: Keyboard shortcuts on iOS and…