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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…
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…
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…
Find Similar Photos (Photo DeClutter)
Cleanup Disk Space » Find Similar Photos (Photo DeClutter)
The Photo DeClutter tool helps you clean up similar photos in your Mylio Photos Library. These images are typically captured using burst mode on a camera, resulting in several near-duplicate photos. The Photo DeClutter tool scans your entire library and generates a…
Using QuickFilters in Photo DeClutter
Cleanup Disk Space » Find Similar Photos (Photo DeClutter) » Using QuickFilters in Photo DeClutter
By default, the Mylio Photos Photo DeClutter tool scans your entire library and lists all similar photos found. If your list of similar files is long, you may work with smaller portions of your library using QuickFilters. Click the Tools icon in the left sidebar…
Find Duplicate Photos (Photo DeDupe)
Cleanup Disk Space » Find Duplicate Photos (Photo DeDupe)
For Mylio Photos+ subscribers, the Photo DeDupe tool helps clean up unwanted duplicate photos from your media library. It starts by scanning your entire Mylio Photos Library and will generate a list of files where it detects two or more copies of the same media. …
Using QuickFilters in Photo DeDupe
Cleanup Disk Space » Find Duplicate Photos (Photo DeDupe) » Using QuickFilters in Photo DeDupe
By default, the Photo DeDupe tool scans your entire library and lists all duplicates found. If your list of duplicate files is long, you may work with smaller portions of your library using Quickfilters. To find duplicate media, you can compare that selection to your…
Adding a Vignette
Edit and Improve Images » Adding a Vignette
A Vignette darkens or lightens the edges of your image to emphasize the subject in a photo. The effect typically leaves the center of the image unaffected while darkening or brightening the edges. Open an image in Single Photo View, then click the edit icon to…
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…
Add a Computer
Backup and Protect » Add Devices » Add a Computer
Mylio Photos+ can be installed on each computer you have, making it simple to access your Mylio Photos Library from all of your devices. Click the Dashboard icon in the left sidebar. Select Devices then click the ADD button at the top of the Devices…
Join a Webinar
Additional Help » Join a Webinar
With our ongoing webinar series, getting up and running with Mylio Photos is easier than ever. Join a Mylio expert to learn how to make the most of the app. Watch LIVE for the opportunity to ask questions and get answers. Upcoming Webinars Webinar…
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…
Export to a Folder
Share and Export » Export to a Folder
At some point, you will want to export selected images from your Mylio Photos Library. Perhaps you cropped a photo and edited its exposure and color. Or, you may have added important information like keywords and ratings. In Mylio Photos, a record of those actions is…
Add a Cloud Service
Backup and Protect » Add Devices » Add a Cloud Service
Adding a cloud service is an excellent way for Mylio Photos+ subscribers to back up and protect their photos offsite securely and privately. Users can designate a cloud service as a Vault to back up and protect their entire Mylio Photos Library or add a Cloud service…
Create a Shareable Link
Share and Export » Create a Shareable Link
With Shareable Links, Mylio Photos+ subscribers can share a selection of photos as an online gallery, similar to creating a Shared Album. Images are hosted on non-indexed web pages that make it easy to share semi-privately. Mylio Photos creates a unique link to your…
Export with a Watermark
Share and Export » Export with a Watermark
Adding a watermark helps a layer of protection and personal branding to your photos when sharing online. Mylio Photos offers the option to add a customizable text watermark or apply a graphic watermark to your exported and shared photos. Mylio Photos’ watermark…
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…
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…
Add a Title and Caption
Organize with Metadata in the Info Panel » Add a Title and Caption
Adding a Title and Caption is a great way to preserve details about an image. The Title and Caption fields are also searchable, which makes it easy to find pictures at a later date. Here are a couple of examples: A travel photographer might add a Title with the…
Add a Phone or Tablet
Backup and Protect » Add Devices » Add a Phone or Tablet
For Mylio Photos+ subscribers, adding a phone or tablet is a convenient way to browse and organize your library on the go. Click the Dashboard icon in the left sidebar. Select Devices, then click or tap the ADD button at the top of the Devices section. Choose…
Add Media from a Scanner
Add Photos, Videos, and Documents » Add Media from a Scanner
For the family historian, Mylio Photos is an invaluable tool for organizing and consolidating scanned family photos or slides. While each scanner is slightly different, they all create image files on your computer, which can then be imported to your Mylio Photos…
Manually Add A Face Tag
Tag People Using Facial Recognition » Manually Add A Face Tag
Occasionally, Mylio Photos may not recognize all faces in a photo. This can happen if a face is partially obscured or blurry. When that happens, you add face tags manually. This is also a great option for including face tags for pets or other non-human faces. …
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 .zip file(s) containing your Google Photos Library using Google Takeout. Go to takeout.google.com in your web…
Install Mylio Photos on a Computer
Install Mylio Photos » Install Mylio Photos on a Computer
Download and Install Go to Mylio.com and click the button in the upper right corner to Download Now then install the application on Windows or macOS using the instructions below. Windows Locate the downloaded Mylio_x64.msix or Mylio_ARM64.msix file in your…
Set a Device Sync Policy Preset
Backup and Protect » Keep Your Devices in Sync » Set a Device Sync Policy Preset
Device Sync Policies control how information about your Mylio Photos+ Library is stored on each of your connected devices. Mylio Photos+ comes pre-installed with several Device Sync Policy presets that fit various workflows and device types. You can also create custom…
Create a New Folder or Subfolder
Manage Files and Folders » Create a New Folder or Subfolder
As you progress through organizing your media library, there may be times when you need to add a new folder or subfolder to your Mylio Photos Library. Once a new folder has been created, you can move files and folders as needed to organize your library better. …
Ignore a Group of Untagged Faces
Tag People Using Facial Recognition » Ignore a Group of Untagged Faces
When capturing photos of multiple people, such as a concert or public event, the image may include the faces of people you don’t know. Tag the face(s) you want to remember, then use the Ignore Untagged Faces option to remove the rest from your Untagged…
Create a Custom Device Sync Policy
Backup and Protect » Keep Your Devices in Sync » Set a Device Sync Policy Preset » Create a Custom Device Sync Policy
In most situations, one of the Device Sync Policy Presets will be suitable. However, if you need additional control over media quality (e.g., optimized or original) available on a specific device, you can create a Custom Device Sync Policy using QuickCollections. A…
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…
Install Mylio Photos on a Smartphone or Tablet
Install Mylio Photos » Install Mylio Photos on a Smartphone or Tablet
Open the Google Play app (Android) or App Store (iOS) and search for Mylio Photos. Tap Install (Android) or Get (iOS). Enter your Google Play password or iCloud password if prompted to confirm the download. Locate the Mylio Photos app on your home screen and tap…
Move a Folder to your Mylio Photos Library
Add Photos, Videos, and Documents » Add Media From a Computer or External Drive » Move a Folder to your Mylio Photos Library
Moving a folder on an internal or external drive physically puts the folder and its contents in a new location and deletes the source folder and its contents. This is useful if you want to move all your media into one primary, organized location and do not want to keep…
Copy a Folder to Your Mylio Photos Library
Add Photos, Videos, and Documents » Add Media From a Computer or External Drive » Copy a Folder to Your Mylio Photos Library
Copying a folder from an internal or external drive creates a new version of the selected folder and adds it to your Mylio Photos Library. This is useful if you want to keep your photos and videos in their current location and create a secondary version for use in your…
Add Media From a Computer or External Drive
Add Photos, Videos, and Documents » 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,…
Link a Folder to Your Mylio Photos Library
Add Photos, Videos, and Documents » Add Media From a Computer or External Drive » Link a Folder to Your Mylio Photos Library
Adding a Linked Folder tells Mylio Photos to watch it in your file system without moving it from its original location. Linked Folders preserve your existing file structure and are actively monitored for changes. If you add photos to a Linked Folder, Mylio will…
Adjusting a Sync Policy from the Sync Panel
Backup and Protect » Keep Your Devices in Sync » Understanding the Sync Panel » Adjusting a Sync Policy from the Sync Panel
In addition to an overview of device status, the Sync Panel offers the option to quickly adjust the Sync Policy of any folder in your Mylio Photos Library. Click Folders icon in the left sidebar. Select the folder you want to adjust the Sync Policy for. Click the…
Add Media From a Camera, Memory Card, or Phone
Add Photos, Videos, and Documents » Add Media From a Camera, Memory Card, or Phone
Mylio Photos makes importing media directly from a camera, SD card, or phone simple. Click the ellipsis icon in the top app bar to access the More menu and choose Settings. Select General then ensure that the toggle next to Show “Import SD Card” Dialog…
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…
Using an SSD with a USB-C iPhone or iPad
Backup and Protect » Add Devices » Add an External Drive » Using an SSD with a USB-C iPhone or iPad
Mylio Photos+ users can connect an external drive to iOS devices, such as an iPad or iPhone, and use it for storage or backup. This feature is handy for photographers and travelers who want access to their photos and files while on the go. This works best with USB-C…
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…
Crop and Straighten
Edit and Improve Images » Crop and Straighten
Many composition errors can be fixed or improved using the crop and rotate tools in Mylio Photos. Cropping a photo can be done for several reasons, such as emphasizing the subject, removing distractions and irrelevant details, changing the aspect ratio, or improving…
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…
Share to Other Apps (Mobile)
Share and Export » Share to Other Apps (Mobile)
Mylio Photos seamlessly interacts with the built-in Android and iOS sharing options on your mobile device. Sharing photos via email, messaging or text, iCloud photo sharing, and social media apps like Facebook, Instagram, and others is quick and easy. If you’d like…
Browse with Flutter
Appendix » Browse with Flutter
Flutter allows you to quickly see the contents of any Folder or Album by swiping your finger over the container from right to left on touchscreen devices, two-finger swiping from right to left on trackpads, or using your traditional mouse’s scroll wheel while holding…
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…
Useful Shortcuts when Tagging People
Tag People Using Facial Recognition » Useful Shortcuts when Tagging People
Mylio Photos’ keyboard shortcuts make tagging people fast and efficient. When enabled, you can use the numbers on your keyboard to tag faces and quickly move to the next face or photo. Select a photo with a person or people, and open it in Single Photo…
Image Window
Glossary – Tools and Terminology » Menus, Settings, and Icons » Image Window
The Image Window lets you view your media in Mylio Photos. When you open Mylio Photos, your media will be displayed in Grid View. Double-click (or tap) to enter Single Photo View to take a closer look at any photo. In Single Photo View, you can show or hide the…
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…
Export to Flickr
Share and Export » Export to Flickr
It’s easy to share image(s), Albums, and Folders from Mylio Photos to Flickr from your computer or mobile device. Exporting to Flickr from a Computer Select a photo or series of photos. Click the Share icon from the right sidebar and choose…
Explore Related Media with QuickActions
Find Photos, Videos, and Documents » Explore Related Media with QuickActions
Mylio Photos’ QuickActions enable you to find and connect memories as you browse. When viewing an image in single photo view, you may notice small icons in the upper right corner of the picture. Click on each of these icons to explore related media. Show in Folder…
Reviewing Duplicate Sets
Cleanup Disk Space » Find Duplicate Photos (Photo DeDupe) » Reviewing Duplicate Sets
Duplicate Sets are groups of two or more images that Photo DeDupe has flagged as duplicates. You can review each set in the list view or double-click on a photo in the list to view a larger version. From the single image view, toggle between each copy of an image…
Download Original or Optimized Images
Backup and Protect » Download Original or Optimized Images
Downloading the original or optimized versions for a specific image or series of images can be helpful if you do not want to change the sync policy for an entire folder. Mylio Photos has three photo-quality sizes that can be stored on your devices: Thumbnails – A…
Adjusting Tone
Edit and Improve Images » Adjusting Tone
The Tone section contains the most essential controls for adjusting a photograph and can be used for problem-solving and creative edits. 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…
Welcome to Mylio Photos
Welcome to Mylio Photos
New in Mylio Photos 24 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…
Using the Histogram
Edit and Improve Images » Using the Histogram
A Histogram is a graphical representation of the tonal values of your image. It illustrates how the pixels in a photo are distributed across brightness levels ranging from black (0% brightness) to white (100% brightness). Histograms are a helpful way to judge a…
Balancing Color
Edit and Improve Images » Balancing Color
Color has a powerful influence on a photograph’s overall look and feel. If the result straight out of the camera (or scanner) doesn’t look quite right, Mylio Photos has several tools to help you ensure natural-looking and realistic colors in your photographs. …
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…
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…
Move Media Between Albums
Organize Media in Albums » Move Media Between Albums
On occasion, you may need to move photos from one Album to another. While a photo can be added to more than one Album, there may be situations where you want to move an image to another Album instead. Common examples include reorganizing or correcting an image that was…
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 …
Actions Menu
Glossary – Tools and Terminology » Menus, Settings, and Icons » Right Sidebar » Actions Menu
The Actions Menu dynamically changes based on the current view and what (if any) media is selected. It contains common commands and can be accessed from the kebab icon or by right-clicking on a selection. Select Command Description None…
Refining Details
Edit and Improve Images » Refining Details
Most modern cameras do an excellent job of automatically sharpening images and reducing noise and other artifacts when capturing photos as JPGs. However, if you shoot raw or prefer a more stylized look, you may need to add Sharpening or Noise Reduction to make your…
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…
Improve Images with AutoEnhance, AutoColor, and AutoTone
Edit and Improve Images » Improve Images with AutoEnhance, AutoColor, and AutoTone
Mylio Photos’ AutoEnhance, AutoColor, and AutoTone 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…
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…
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…
Add Media From Apple Photos
Add Photos, Videos, and Documents » Add Media From Apple Photos
Mylio Photos can easily connect to media from Apple Photos and your iCloud Photo Library-connected devices (e.g., macOS Computers and iOS devices like iPhones and iPads). Once connected, you can find these photos and videos in the Apple Photos folder in the Folders…
Removing vs. Deleting Similar Images
Cleanup Disk Space » Find Similar Photos (Photo DeClutter) » Removing vs. Deleting Similar Images
When using the Mylio Photos Photo DeClutter tool on a computer, you have the option to either Remove or Delete duplicate files. Delete Checked permanently deletes the selected similar files from your computer and all synced Mylio Photos+ devices. This action…
Understanding Levels
Edit and Improve Images » Understanding Levels
The Levels tool corrects tonal ranges and color balance issues. With Levels, you can fix poor exposure and perform color correction by manually identifying white and black points in the image. Nearly every photograph can benefit from making a Levels adjustment. To…
Share with Messages and AirDrop (macOS/iOS)
Share and Export » Share with Messages and AirDrop (macOS/iOS)
In addition to the export options shared earlier in this chapter, macOS users have a couple of additional choices: sharing to Messages and AirDrop. These options make it easy to share photos via text message from your computer or with another macOS or iOS device…
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…
Browse the Albums View
Browse Your Mylio Photos Library » Browse the Albums View
Albums are a helpful way to sort and organize photos. Adding a photo to an Album references the original-quality file but doesn’t move or duplicate it. Albums can be used for a variety of purposes. Here are a few examples: Dream vacation in Hawaii Best of…
Flags, Stars, and Color Labels
Organize with Metadata in the Info Panel » Flags, Stars, and Color Labels
Rating images in Mylio Photos — using Flags, Stars, or Color Labels — is a highly effective way to organize your Mylio Photos Library further and make images fast and easy to find using Dynamic Search and QuickFilters. Select a photo, or series of photos. Click…
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…
Share via Email
Share and Export » Share via Email
Emailing photos of important moments to friends, family, or colleagues is a great way to keep in touch. Mylio Photos makes emailing photos quick and easy, whether you’re on your computer or using a mobile device on the go. Emailing Files from a Computer …
Right Panel
Glossary – Tools and Terminology » Menus, Settings, and Icons » Right Panel
Mylio Photos’ Right Panel lets you manage and edit various photo and video parameters. The right panel can be opened when in use and closed when you prefer to focus on your photos. Open the Right Panel by clicking on the Info icon at the top of the right…
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…
Add People Tags to Videos and Documents
Tag People Using Facial Recognition » Add People Tags to Videos and Documents
In addition to tagging people with face recognition, Mylio Photos lets you associate photos, videos, or documents with named people in your library. This works similarly to a face tag without selecting a specific photo region and allows these images to be returned in…
Understanding Auto-Advance
Organize with Metadata in the Info Panel » Flags, Stars, and Color Labels » Understanding Auto-Advance
Auto-Advance helps you rate and tag a group of photos quickly. Start by adding a star rating, flag, or color label, or use face tag. Once a rating or tag has been added, the app will automatically advance to the next image. Enable Auto-Advance …
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 –…
Activating Your Mylio Photos+ Subscription
Manage Your Mylio Account » Activating Your Mylio Photos+ Subscription
Mylio Photos+ is a subscription plan that adds additional features to your Mylio Photos application. A Mylio Photos+ membership adds intelligent management and protection for a lifetime of photos and videos. Subscribers can access their entire library from any device…
More Menu
Glossary – Tools and Terminology » Menus, Settings, and Icons » Top App Bar » More Menu
The More menu lets you customize how your photos are viewed and provides access to Mylio Photos’ main settings. The More menu has different options depending on what view you’re currently in and can be accessed from the ellipsis icon in the upper-right corner of…
Free Up Space on Camera Roll or Media Library
Cleanup Disk Space » Free Up Space on Camera Roll or Media Library
Are you running out of space in your mobile device’s Camera Roll or Media Library? Mylio Photos+ can help! The Free Up Space On This Device tool checks your connected iOS or Android Camera Roll to ensure your photo(s) are protected with a copy of the Original image…
Remove Media from Albums
Organize Media in Albums » Remove Media from Albums
Removing media from an album removes it from that collection but does not delete it from your Mylio Photos Library. Click the Albums icon in the left sidebar. Open an Album and select photos or videos that you would like to remove from the Album. Right-click your…
Reviewing Sets of Similar Photos
Cleanup Disk Space » Find Similar Photos (Photo DeClutter) » Reviewing Sets of Similar Photos
Similar Sets are groups of two or more images that Mylio Photos has flagged as similar. You can review each set in the list view, or double-click on a photo in the list to view a larger version. From the single image view, you can toggle between each image to…
Red Eye Removal
Edit and Improve Images » Red Eye Removal
On-camera flash is convenient, but it can often result in red eyes on human subjects. Mylio Photos’ Red Eye Removal feature makes it easy to correct this common problem. Open an image in Single Photo View, then click the edit icon to open the Edit…
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…
Your File System and Mylio Photos
Appendix » Your File System and Mylio Photos
What Files and Folders does Mylio Photos create? Mylio Photos creates files and folders on each device where the Mylio Photos application is installed. On computers, external drives, and cloud services, these files are visible in the file system. On smartphones and…
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.…
Select and Rate with QuickReview
Organize with Metadata in the Info Panel » Flags, Stars, and Color Labels » Select and Rate with QuickReview
QuickReview mode is designed to simplify finding your best photos and letting you hide (or delete) the ones that aren’t. When QuickReview mode is enabled, Mylio Photos removes other distracting options and lets you focus on your photos. Easily add Flags or Star…
Print Your Photos
Share and Export » Print Your Photos
Printing your images directly from Mylio Photos is easy and can be done from a computer or mobile device. Printing from a Computer Select the photo(s) you wish to print, then click the Share icon in the right sidebar and choose Print. Choose from the…
Edit the Date Created
Organize with Metadata in the Info Panel » Edit the Date Created
Cameras automatically record the Date Created in each image captured, but if the date is incorrect, Mylio Photos makes it simple to make modifications. You can even include non-specific fuzzy dates such as a Season, Year, Decade, or Undated. There are several reasons…
Share with Copy and Paste (System Clipboard)
Share and Export » Share with Copy and Paste (System Clipboard)
Copy and Paste is a quick and easy way to export images from Mylio Photos to use in other applications. Mylio Photos uses your operating system’s clipboard to temporarily store a copy of your photo that you can paste into most applications or even image-ready fields…
Rename Files and Folders
Manage Files and Folders » Rename Files and Folders
File and folder names are searchable in Mylio Photos, so using descriptive names is an excellent idea to help you find things quickly. Photos, videos, and documents can be renamed on import, batch renamed as a group, or one at a time. Folders can also be renamed from…
Remove or Delete People Tags
Tag People Using Facial Recognition » Remove or Delete People Tags
Remove a Face Tag from a Single Photo Open an image in Single Photo View. Click the info icon at the top of the right sidebar to reveal the right panel and access the Info Panel. Scroll down to the People section. Under Known People, click on the face tag you…
Coming from Lightroom Classic
Appendix » Coming from Lightroom Classic
Mylio Photos can be easily integrated into your existing Lightroom Classic workflow or used as a replacement for Lightroom’s digital asset management. By linking folders cataloged by Lightroom Classic to Mylio Photos, users can use Mylio Photos’ intuitive views to…
Removing vs. Deleting Duplicate Images
Cleanup Disk Space » Find Duplicate Photos (Photo DeDupe) » Removing vs. Deleting Duplicate Images
The Photo DeDupe tool gives you the option to either Remove or Delete duplicate files. Delete Checked permanently deletes the selected duplicate files from your computer and all synced Mylio Devices. This action cannot be undone. Move Checked lets you move…
Adjusting White Balance
Edit and Improve Images » Adjusting White Balance
White Balance defines the “true white” in a photo. Most cameras have a variety of white balance presets for different lighting situations, but in some cases, you may need to adjust the result. An image that is too “cool” will have a bluish color cast. An image…
Browse the People View
Browse Your Mylio Photos Library » Browse the People View
Mylio Photos’ People view automatically groups media for each person you name in your library. Facial recognition technology helps identify all the people in a photo and prompts you to add People tags for each person. Mylio Photos automatically scans for…
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…
Supported File Types and Cameras
Appendix » Supported File Types and Cameras
Mylio Photos supports many photo, video, and document formats. Supported file types include: JPEG TIFF PNG PSD HEIC Raw formats from most camera manufacturers (click here for a full list of supported cameras) And many more (click here for a full list of…