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Exporting from Mylio Photos on a Computer
Sharing and Exporting Images » Exporting Files » Exporting from Mylio Photos on a Computer
Select the photo(s) you wish to export, click the Share icon in the right sidebar and choose Export. *TIP: Learn how to select multiple images from a computer, or from a phone or tablet. Choose from the following settings: File Type JPEG – useful…
Exporting Photos to Flickr on a Computer
Sharing and Exporting Images » Sharing to a Social Network » Exporting Photos to Flickr on a Computer
It’s easy to share image(s), Albums, and Folders from Mylio Photos to Flickr. Select the photo(s), Album, or Folder to export to Flickr. *TIP: Learn how to select multiple images from a computer, or from a phone or tablet. Click the Share icon in the right…
Printing on a Computer
Sharing and Exporting Images » Printing a Photo » Printing on a Computer
Select the photo(s) you wish to print, click the Share icon in the right sidebar and choose Print. *TIP: Learn how to select multiple images from a computer. Choose from the following settings: Paper Size – Opens your system print options. Choose your…
Installing on a Computer
Installing Mylio Photos » Installing on a Computer
Go to Mylio.com and click the button in the upper right corner to Get Mylio Photos Now. Enter your email address and click the arrow to continue. If this is your first time here, you’ll be prompted to create an account. Click the Create My Account…
Emailing Photos on a Computer
Sharing and Exporting Images » Emailing Photos » Emailing Photos on a Computer
Mylio works with your computer’s default email client allowing you to email photos directly from your Mylio Photos Library. Select a photo or series of photos. *TIP: Learn how to select multiple images from a computer. Click the Share icon from the right…
Selecting Multiple Images on a Computer
Appendix » Selecting Multiple Images on a Computer
As you work with your Mylio Photos Library, you’ll often need to choose the images you want to work with. Perhaps it’s to export several photos or to add them to an album. Mylio Photos makes it easy to work with several photos at once. Using the Select All…
Handling Lost Originals
Managing Your Photos » Deleting Media » Handling Lost Originals
If Mylio Photos cannot locate a copy of an Original photo it will show this file as a Lost Original. Lost Originals are caused when the Original version of a file is deleted outside of Mylio Photos before it was fully synced. To identify any Lost Originals in your…
Exporting from Mylio Photos on a Mobile Device
Sharing and Exporting Images » Exporting Files » Exporting from Mylio Photos on a Mobile Device
Mobile devices, such as smartphones and tablets, offer similar export options to those on a computer, but they need to be configured before initiating an export. Configuring Export & Sharing Settings Click or tap the ellipsis icon in the top app bar to access the…
Exporting a Slideshow as a Video
Sharing and Exporting Images » Creating a Slideshow » Exporting a Slideshow as a Video
Exporting your slideshow as a video is a great way to share your photos with a wider audience. Video slideshows can be emailed, shared to social media, and even posted on popular video-sharing platforms. *NOTE: Exporting a slideshow as a video is currently available…
Exporting Photos with a Watermark
Sharing and Exporting Images » Exporting Photos with a Watermark
Adding a watermark helps protect your photos when sharing online. Mylio Photos offers the option to add a customizable text watermark to all exported photos. Mylio Photos’ watermark settings are device-specific, meaning that you can create a unique watermark to…
Exporting Files
Sharing and Exporting Images » Exporting Files
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…
Computer Keyboard Shortcuts
User Interface Overview » Computer Keyboard Shortcuts
If you’re looking 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 computer keyboard shortcuts in Mylio Photos. Command…
Adding Another Computer
Adding Devices to Your Mylio Photos Library » Adding Another Computer
If you have more than one computer, you can install Mylio Photos+ on each one and sync your Mylio Photos Library across all your computers. Click or tap on the Dashboard icon in the left sidebar. Select Devices then click or tap the ADD button at the top of…
Exporting Adjusted Photos
Editing Your Photos » Editing With Mylio Photos Is Nondestructive » Exporting Adjusted Photos
When you edit an image in Mylio Photos, a record of all adjustments you make is saved in an XMP file. When you export a final image, Mylio Photos applies those adjustments to your photo and generates a finished file that contains all your changes and is ready to send…
Sharing and Exporting Images
Sharing and Exporting Images
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. Safely Share Memories Online Photos often contain…
Printing on a Mobile Device
Sharing and Exporting Images » Printing a Photo » Printing on a Mobile Device
If you’d like to customize the size and quality of your shared photos, click here to learn how to change export and sharing settings. Select the photo(s) you wish to print, tap the Share icon in the right sidebar. *TIP: Learn how to select multiple images from a…
Installing on a Smartphone or Tablet
Installing Mylio Photos » Installing 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…
Exporting Photos to a Folder for Sharing Outside of Mylio Photos
Sharing and Exporting Images » Sharing to a Social Network » Exporting Photos to a Folder for Sharing Outside of Mylio Photos
Exporting from your Mylio Photos Library allows you to share your images with social media, websites, and printing services that are not part of Mylio Photos’ built-in sharing options. To export photos to a Folder to share externally: Select the photo(s) you…
Sharing to Flickr on a Mobile Device
Sharing and Exporting Images » Sharing to a Social Network » Sharing to Flickr on a Mobile Device
Mylio Photos seamlessly interacts with the Flickr app on your mobile device, making sharing photos quick and easy. If you’d like to customize the size and quality of your shared photos, click here to learn how to change export and sharing settings. Select a photo,…
Sharing to Facebook on a Mobile Device
Sharing and Exporting Images » Sharing to a Social Network » Sharing to Facebook on a Mobile Device
Mylio Photos seamlessly interacts with the Facebook app on your mobile device, making sharing photos quick and easy. If you’d like to customize the size and quality of your shared photos, click here to learn how to change export and sharing settings. Select a…
Sharing to Instagram on a Mobile Device
Sharing and Exporting Images » Sharing to a Social Network » Sharing to Instagram on a Mobile Device
Mylio Photos seamlessly interacts with the Instagram app on your mobile device, making sharing photos quick and easy. If you’d like to customize the size and quality of your shared photos, click here to learn how to change export and sharing settings. Open Mylio…
Emailing Photos on a Phone or Tablet
Sharing and Exporting Images » Emailing Photos » Emailing Photos on a Phone or Tablet
Phones and tablets offer similar email options to those on a computer but need to be configured before creating an email.If you’d like to customize the size and quality of your shared photos, click here to learn how to change export and sharing settings. Select a…
Download Individual Original or Optimized Images
Keeping Your Library in Sync » Download Individual Original or Optimized Images
Downloading the Original or Optimized versions for a specific image or series of images can be useful if you do not want to change the Sync Policy for an entire folder. Select up to 100 images then right-click on your selection or click or tap the hamburger icon in…
Selecting Multiple Images on a Phone or Tablet
Appendix » Selecting Multiple Images on a Phone or Tablet
Using the Select All Command Select All is a quick way to select all media in the current view. Open Mylio Photos and locate the images, Folders, or Albums you want to select. Open the Actions menu and choose Select All. Your selection will have a Blue Border…
Sharing to Other Platforms on a Mobile Device
Sharing and Exporting Images » Sharing to a Social Network » Sharing to Other Platforms on a Mobile Device
Mylio Photos seamlessly interacts with the built-in Android and iOS sharing options on your mobile device. Sharing photos via email, Messages or text message, iCloud photo sharing, and social media apps like Twitter, and others is quick and easy. If you’d like to…
Installing on macOS
Installing Mylio Photos » Installing on a Computer » Installing on macOS
Locate the downloaded mylio.dmg file in your Downloads folder. Access your Downloads Folder by clicking the Finder icon in your Dock, then using the top Menu bar and selecting Go > Downloads. Double-click the mylio.dmg file to start the installation. In the…
Sync on Demand
Editing Your Photos » Requirements for Editing » 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. To enable Sync on Demand: Click or tap the…
Installing on Windows
Installing Mylio Photos » Installing on a Computer » Installing on Windows
Locate the downloaded Mylio_x64.msix or Mylio_ARM64.msix file in your Downloads folder in Windows Explorer. Double-click the Mylio_x64.msix or Mylio_ARM64.msix file and click Install from the Mylio Photos setup window. Windows will ask you to allow this app…
Using an External Editor on a Smartphone or Tablet
Editing Your Photos » Editing with an External Editor » Using an External Editor on a Smartphone or Tablet
The Share command in Mylio Photos allows you to easily access most photo editing applications installed on your mobile device. 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 choose to…
Backing Up to a Vault on an External Hard Drive
Backing Up Your Photos » Backing Up to a Vault on an External Hard Drive
Designating an external hard drive as a Vault is a great way to consolidate your photo and video collection into one central location. However, having a single Vault does not automatically create a backup copy of your Originals. Learn more about the importance of a…
Using Sync on Demand
Keeping Your Library in Sync » Using Sync on Demand
Sync on Demand allows devices storing low-quality Thumbnails to temporarily download and show a higher resolution Optimized Image without permanently taking up storage space on their device. This is useful when you choose to view an image that only has a Thumbnail…
Renaming Files on Import
Organizing with Metadata » Renaming Files » Renaming Files on Import
Mylio Photos makes it easy to rename images and files as they are brought into your Mylio Photos Library. Click or tap the plus icon in the top app bar to open the Add Media dialog. Follow the on-screen instructions to choose media to import. In the Copy…
Store Mylio Photos on an SD Card on Android Devices
Adding Devices to Your Mylio Photos Library » Store Mylio Photos on an SD Card on Android Devices
Mylio Photos for Android allows you to store the Mylio Photos app and Mylio Photos Library on an SD card. This gives you the option to expand the storage capacity of your Android device and hold more photos at higher resolutions (e.g., Previews and Originals). *TIP:…
Show Support Options on Startup
Additional Help » Using the Help Menu » Show Support Options on Startup
Mylio Photos makes it easy to access advanced troubleshooting with the Show Support Options on Startup command. Click or tap the question mark icon in the top app bar to access the Help menu. Choose Show Support Options on Startup. Click the Close button…
Sharing on an iPhone or iPad
Sharing and Exporting Images » Sharing to a Social Network » Sharing to Other Platforms on a Mobile Device » Sharing on an iPhone or iPad
If you’d like to customize the size and quality of your shared photos, click here to learn how to change export and sharing settings. Select the photo(s), folder(s), or album(s) you want to share. *TIP: Learn how to select multiple images from a phone or…
Sharing on Android Phones and Tablets
Sharing and Exporting Images » Sharing to a Social Network » Sharing to Other Platforms on a Mobile Device » Sharing on Android Phones and Tablets
If you’d like to customize the size and quality of your shared photos, click here to learn how to change export and sharing settings. Select the photo(s), folder(s), or album(s) you want to share. *TIP: Learn how to select multiple images from a phone or…
Cropping a Photo
Editing Your Photos » Fixing Composition Problems » Cropping a Photo
Cropping a photo can be done for several reasons such as: Removing unwanted subjects or irrelevant details Changing the aspect ratio Improving the overall composition To crop a photo: Open an image in Single Photo View, then click or tap the Crop icon in the…
Adding a NAS
Adding Devices to Your Mylio Photos Library » Adding a NAS
Including a NAS (network-attached storage) device as a Vault can be a useful way to back up and protect your media library. Mylio Photos+ provides two ways to include a NAS in your workflow: Standard Configuration with a host computer (Windows only) Creating an S3…
Creating a Slideshow
Sharing and Exporting Images » Creating a Slideshow
Slideshows are a great way to showcase your favorite photos. Mylio Photos has several tools that allow you to create the perfect slideshow to share with family and friends. Mylio Photos can create two different types of slideshows: automatic and…
Printing a Photo
Sharing and Exporting Images » Printing a Photo
Printing your images directly from Mylio Photos is easy and can be done from a computer or mobile device. Learn More: Printing on a Computer Printing on a Mobile Device
Using a Preset
Editing Your Photos » Working with Edit Presets » Using a Preset
Presets can be used as a one-click solution to edit a photograph, as a learning tool to see how the adjustments affect your photo, or as a starting point for more creative editing. Apply a Preset to Single Image Mylio Photos offers useful presets to help you explore…
Join a Webinar
Additional Help » Join a Webinar
Getting up and running with Mylio Photos is easier than ever with our ongoing webinar series. 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…
Sharpening a Photo
Editing Your Photos » Controlling Details » Sharpening a Photo
Mylio Phtos’ Sharpen slider helps focus soft edges in a photo to increase clarity and make the image appear sharper. This is not to fix an out-of-focus photo; it improves edge details. Open an image in Single Photo View, then open the Edit Panel in the right…
Deleting a Preset
Editing Your Photos » Working with Edit Presets » Deleting a Preset
If you decide you don’t want a preset, you can remove it from your collection. Open an image in Single Photo View, then open the Edit Panel in the right panel. Expand the Presets section. Locate the Preset you’d like to Delete and click on the Gear icon…
Adding a Vignette
Editing Your Photos » 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 open the Edit Panel in…
Renaming a Preset
Editing Your Photos » Working with Edit Presets » Renaming a Preset
You may want to give a Preset a more descriptive name so you can easily find it or remember its style. Open an image in Single Photo View, then open the Edit Panel in the right panel. Expand the Presets section. Locate the Preset you’d like to rename and…
Create a Manual Slideshow
Sharing and Exporting Images » Creating a Slideshow » Create a Manual Slideshow
Create an Album of images for your slideshow, then double-click on the Album to view the images. Click or tap the ellipsis icon in the top app bar to access the More menu then under Sort by, choose Manual. This will allow you to manually rearrange your photos in the…
Creating a Custom Preset
Editing Your Photos » Working with Edit Presets » Creating a Custom Preset
If you’ve created an editing recipe you love, you can easily reuse it by saving a Custom Preset. This preset will be available on all your devices. Open an image in Single Photo View, then open the Edit Panel in the right panel. Edit your photo using any of…
Setting up an S3 Server on Synology NAS
Adding Devices to Your Mylio Photos Library » Adding a Cloud Service » Adding an S3 Compatible Cloud Service or NAS Private Cloud » Setting 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…
Customizing a Text Watermark
Sharing and Exporting Images » Exporting Photos with a Watermark » Customizing a Text Watermark
Mylio Photos offers several choices for customizing the text and placement of your watermark. Follow these steps to add a watermark on a computer or mobile device. After toggling the Apply Watermark option ON, click or tap the arrow to the right of your current…
Adding a Cloud Service
Adding Devices to Your Mylio Photos Library » Adding a Cloud Service
Adding a cloud service is a great 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 for…
Edit a Face Tag
Organizing People View » Fixing Tagging Errors » Edit a Face Tag
Open an image in Single Photo View. Click the Face Tagging icon in the right sidebar to see any detected faces and associated names. If a face is tagged with an incorrect name, click or tap on the face, and locate the correct name from the list or type in a…
Freeing Up Space on Camera Roll or Media Library
Managing Your Photos » Deleting Media » Freeing 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! Mylio Photos checks your connected iOS or Android Camera Roll to ensure your photo(s) are protected with a copy of the Original image saved to another device. If…
Renaming a Group of Images
Organizing with Metadata » Renaming Files » Renaming a Group of Images
If a group of images needs a similar descriptive name, renaming them as a group can save a lot of time. Select a group of photos. *TIP: Learn how to select multiple images from a computer, or from a phone or tablet. Right-click on your selection or click/tap on…
Import Photos from a Scanner
Adding and Importing Media to Your Mylio Library » Adding Photos and Videos » Import Photos 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…
Sharing to a Social Network
Sharing and Exporting Images » Sharing to a Social Network
Sharing photos on social media with friends and family is a great way to keep in touch. Mylio Photos makes sharing photos quick and easy. Learn More: Sharing to Facebook on a Mobile Device Sharing to Flickr on a Mobile Device Exporting Photos to Flickr on a…
Adding a Title and Caption
Organizing with Metadata » Adding a Title and Caption
Adding a Title and Caption to your images is a great way to preserve details about an image. The Title and Caption fields are also searchable, which makes it easy to find a specific image at a later date. Here are a couple examples: A travel photographer might add…
Setting a Custom Cover Photo
Managing Your Photos » Setting a Custom Cover Photo
Setting a custom cover photo for Folders, Albums, Events, and People helps you see at-a-glance which photos are in a particular container and make your Mylio Photos Library more enjoyable to browse. Select a photo to use as a cover photo. Right-click on the image…
The Importance of a Vault
Adding Devices to Your Mylio Photos Library » The Importance of a Vault
Protecting your memories is a fundamental part of Mylio Photos+. The process begins by designating one or more of your devices as a Vault. A Vault can be any device that has enough available storage to hold your entire photo library. A Vault is a device that…
Adding a Phone or Tablet
Adding Devices to Your Mylio Photos Library » Adding a Phone or Tablet
Adding a phone or tablet to Mylio Photos+ is a convenient way to be able to view and organize all your photos on the go. Mylio Photos+ can be installed on Android and iOS devices that meet the system requirements. Click or tap on the Dashboard icon in the left…
Reducing Noise in a Photo
Editing Your Photos » Controlling Details » Reducing Noise in a Photo
Noise is typically caused by shooting at a high ISO setting on a digital camera, but it can also be caused by underexposure or a long shutter speed. If you notice unwanted noise and grain in your photo, Mylio Photos’ Noise Reduction settings can help reduce the…
Manually Add a Face Tag
Organizing People View » Fixing Tagging Errors » Manually Add a Face Tag
In some cases, Mylio Photos may not find all the faces in a particular photo. If that happens, you can manually select a face to add a face tag. Open an image in Single Photo View. Click the Face Tagging icon in the right sidebar. Locate the undetected face…
Import a Google Photos Library
Adding and Importing Media to Your Mylio Library » Adding Photos and Videos » Import Media From an Online Service » Import a Google Photos Library
Importing photos from a Google Photos Library makes use of Google Takeout, which allows you to download your personal data from your Google account. To import a Google Photos library: Go to takeout.google.com in your web browser and log in to your Google…
Creating a Custom Device Sync Policy
Keeping Your Library in Sync » Setting a Device Sync Policy Preset » Creating a Custom Device Sync Policy
In most situations, one of the Device Sync Policy Presets will be adequate, but if you need additional control over media quality (e.g. Optimized or Original) available on a specific device, you can create Custom Device Sync Policies using QuickCollections. A Custom…
Backing Up to a Cloud Service
Backing Up Your Photos » Backing Up to a Cloud Service
Using a cloud service such as Google Drive, or OneDrive and designating it as a Vault is a great way to create an off-site copy of your photos and videos. Off-site copies of your Mylio Photos Library protect against hardware failure, and catastrophic losses such as…
Ignore a Group of Untagged Faces
Organizing People View » Fixing Tagging Errors » Ignore a Group of Untagged Faces
On occasions like a concert or public event, you may take photos that include many faces that you want Mylio Photos’ face recognition to ignore. Mylio Photos makes it easy to tag one or more people in a photo and ignore the rest. Open an image in Single Photo…
Removing a Device From Mylio Photos
Adding Devices to Your Mylio Photos Library » Removing a Device From Mylio Photos
Unregistering a device from Mylio Photos+ will remove the device from your account and stop Mylio Photos+ from syncing media with that device. This can be done from the Dashboard in Mylio Photos+. Remove a Device From the Mylio Photos+ Dashboard Go to the Dashboard…
Creating a Black-and-White Photo
Editing Your Photos » Creating a Black-and-White Photo
Black-and-white photos have a timeless quality that works well for a variety of subjects. Open an image in Single Photo View, then open the Edit Panel in the right panel. If necessary, expand the Color section then click on the Black & White button to…
Remove or Delete a Face Tag
Organizing People View » Fixing Tagging Errors » Remove or Delete a Face Tag
Open an image in Single Photo View. Open the Info Panel in the right panel and scroll down to the People section. Under Known people, click on the face tag you wish to remove and choose Untag. Watch how to remove or delete a face tag
Setting a Device Sync Policy Preset
Keeping Your Library in Sync » Setting 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 a variety of needs and device types. You can also create…
Setting Up Mylio Photos for Multiple Users on One Mac or PC
Appendix » Setting Up Mylio Photos for Multiple Users on One Mac or PC
Mylio Photos is designed for use with a single user per computer. However, there are methods available for those who need to access multiple Mylio Accounts with one computer. !WARNING: Accessing multiple Mylio Accounts with one computer should be handled carefully…
Resizing an Image to a Specific Pixel Size
Appendix » How to resize your photos » Resizing an Image to a Specific Pixel Size
Resizing an image to a specific pixel dimension is done during the Export process. You can export your image at its original size or enter new dimensions for the image to fit its long side. If necessary, you can crop your image to a specific aspect ratio or shape…
Adjusting a Sync Policy From the Sync Panel
Keeping Your Library in Sync » Understanding the Sync Panel » Adjusting a Sync Policy From the Sync Panel
In addition to an overview of Device Status, the Mylio Photos+ Sync Panel offers the option to quickly adjust the Sync Policy of any folder in your Mylio Photos Library. Click or tap on the Folders icon in the left sidebar. Select the folder you want to adjust…
Import Media From a Camera or SD Card
Adding and Importing Media to Your Mylio Library » Adding Photos and Videos » Import Media From a Camera or SD Card
Mylio Photos makes it simple to import media directly from your camera or SD card reader. To import image files from a camera or SD card: Click or tap the ellipsis icon in the top app bar to access the More menu and choose Settings. Select General. …
Applying Edits to a Group of Images (Batch Processing)
Editing Your Photos » Applying Edits to a Group of Images (Batch Processing)
Mylio Photos offers several ways to quickly edit a group of photos. Using AutoEnhance on a group of photos Select the image(s), Folder, or Album you wish to edit then open the Edit Panel in the right panel. *TIP: Learn how to select multiple images from a…
Sync Errors: There is a problem with your Facebook Connection
Troubleshooting Mylio Photos » Sync Errors: There is a problem with your Facebook Connection
If you see the Sync Errors: There is a problem with your Facebook Connection message, Mylio Photos might not have permission to import your photos from Facebook. To resolve this, take the following steps: Click or tap the Notifications icon in the top app bar. Find…
Resizing or Cropping an Image to a Specific Aspect Ratio
Appendix » How to resize your photos » Resizing or Cropping an Image to a Specific Aspect Ratio
Resizing or cropping a photo to a specific aspect ratio can be necessary for a variety of situations. The most common is for creating a print in a standard size. For example, a U.S. standard print size is 8×10 inches, which equates to a 4:5 aspect ratio. Let’s…
Sync Errors: There is a problem with your Instagram Connection
Troubleshooting Mylio Photos » Sync Errors: There is a problem with your Instagram Connection
If you see the Sync Errors: There is a problem with your Instagram Connection message, Mylio Photos might not have permission to import your photos from Instagram. To resolve this, re-initiate the import by taking the following steps: Click or tap the Add Media…
Import from an iOS or Android Device as a Memory Card
Adding and Importing Media to Your Mylio Library » Adding Photos and Videos » Import from an iOS or Android Device as a Memory Card
While most users prefer to keep their iOS or Android devices in sync using the Mylio Photos mobile app, some may prefer to manually import media from smartphones and tablets like a memory card. To manually import media from a smartphone or tablet: Click or tap the…
Editing With Mylio Photos Is Nondestructive
Editing Your Photos » Editing With Mylio Photos Is Nondestructive
Nondestructive editing preserves and protects your Original files. It allows you to edit and adjust your photos freely with the option to reset them back to their original, unedited state at any time. All edits made in Mylio Photos are stored in the Mylio Catalog…
Reset All Edits
Editing Your Photos » Editing With Mylio Photos Is Nondestructive » Reset All Edits
Editing in Mylio Photos is non-destructive, meaning you can adjust edits you’ve made or return the image to its unedited state at any time. This means you are free to experiment with new crops or even dramatic style changes, then reset as needed. Resetting Edits on…
Duplicating Your Files
Managing Your Photos » Duplicating Your 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 To duplicate a photo or video: Select the media you wish to duplicate. *TIP:…
Finding Duplicates
Managing Your Photos » Find and Remove Duplicates with Photo DeDupe » Finding Duplicates
Open Mylio Photos+ on a computer or tablet with access to all Originals. *NOTE: Photo DeDupe can be accessed from a computer or tablet that has access to all Original-quality files. If your Original-quality files are stored on an external drive the drive(s) must be…
Finding Similar Photos
Managing Your Photos » Find and Remove Similar Media with Photo DeClutter » Finding Similar Photos
Open Mylio Photos on a computer or tablet with access to all Originals. *NOTE: Photo DeClutter can be accessed from a computer or tablet that has access to all Original-quality files. If your Original-quality files are stored on an external drive the drive(s) must…
Understanding the Sync Panel
Keeping Your Library in Sync » Understanding the Sync Panel
The Mylio Photos+ Sync Panel shows you an overview of each device’s sync status in your Mylio Photos Library. On a computer – Click or tap on the arrow at the top of the right sidebar to reveal the right panel and access the Sync Panel. On a mobile device –…
Understanding XMP Files
Editing Your Photos » Editing With Mylio Photos Is Nondestructive » Understanding XMP Files
XMP files (extensible metadata platform) are an industry-standard format for holding additional information about your photos. Mylio Photos utilizes XMP files to move, edit, and file information between your devices. XMP files also ensure that ratings, keywords,…
Deleting Media
Managing Your Photos » Deleting Media
Permanently deleting media can be necessary for a variety of reasons. Here are a few examples: A photo or video is no longer needed. Photos are blurry or otherwise unrecognizable. You have duplicates you wish to dispose of. To delete a photo or group of…
Requirements for Editing
Editing Your Photos » Requirements for Editing
Before editing an image in Mylio Photos, an Optimized or Original quality version must be available on the device you are using. Mylio Photos has three different photo quality sizes that can be stored on your devices: Thumbnails, Optimized, and Originals.…
Managing Device Settings
Keeping Your Library in Sync » Managing Device Settings
Device Settings let you customize how each device on your account is set up. To customize settings for a specific device: Click or tap on the Dashboard icon in the left sidebar. Select Devices, then click or tap on a Device Card to open the Device…
Keeping Your Library in Sync
Keeping Your Library in Sync
Mylio Photos+ makes it simple to access your media on all your devices. The sync process ensures that each of your devices always has the same information about the media in your library. Each time new photo and video files are added to one device, they become…
Quick Edits with AutoEnhance and AutoColor
Editing Your Photos » Quick Edits with AutoEnhance and AutoColor
Mylio Photos’ AutoEnhance and AutoColor tools make smart, beautiful edits to your photo with a single click. Use your improved photos as a finished image or as a starting point for more creative editing. Using AutoEnhance AutoEnhance makes most images look…
Working with Lightroom as an External Editor
Editing Your Photos » Editing with an External Editor » Editing with Lightroom Classic » Working with Lightroom as an External Editor
Using Mylio Photos’ Photo > Open With > Lightroom Classic option is designed for those who want to use Mylio Photos as their primary photo organizer and wish to access Lightroom Classic’s editing capabilities. !NOTE: This workflow is for images that are…
Removing Camera Roll Duplicates in Mylio Photos
Appendix » Removing Camera Roll Duplicates in Mylio Photos
Mylio Photos 22.0 includes a major improvement in the way that media from the iCloud Photo Library and the Android Media Library are handled. In earlier versions of Mylio, the recommended setup specified that users should choose a single source for their iCloud Photo…
Working with the Sample Library
Installing Mylio Photos » Working with the Sample Library
Mylio Photos includes a Sample Library to help you get acquainted with the software. You can choose to add the Sample Library when you first install Mylio Photos or add (and easily remove) it later on as you explore Mylio Photos’ features. The Sample Library is…
Key Terminology When Importing
Adding and Importing Media to Your Mylio Library » Key Terminology When Importing
The following terms will help you better understand the process of adding your media to the Mylio Photos app. Add Media – Click or tap the Add Media icon to add photos and videos from an internal or external drive, or import new media from an SD card,…
Your File System and Mylio Photos
Appendix » Your File System and Mylio Photos
One of the key benefits of Mylio Photos is that, in addition to viewing all of your media inside of the application, you retain access to all of your photos and videos via your computer’s file system. What files does Mylio Photos create? In order to facilitate…
Editing Your Photos
Editing Your Photos
The #1 reason to edit a photo is to make it look its best. Whether you’re capturing images of your kids, recording moments of a spectacular vacation, or restoring old family photos, editing can help make your images look amazing. Mylio Photos contains essential…
Edit Using the Open With command
Editing Your Photos » Editing with an External Editor » Edit Using the Open With command
The Open With command in Mylio Photos allows access to any photo editing application installed on your computer. To edit a photo with an external editor: Select a photo or group of photos then go to the Photo Menu in the operating system menu bar. Mouse over Open…
Auto Organizing Folders
Managing Your Photos » Organizing with Folders » Auto Organizing Folders
An organized folder structure is a very rewarding and worthwhile endeavor, but manually organizing folders can be time-consuming and tedious. Mylio Photos’ Auto Organize can help streamline the process of organizing and consolidating folders by automatically…
Using Auto-Check
Managing Your Photos » Find and Remove Duplicates with Photo DeDupe » Using Auto-Check
Auto-Check is helpful when you have a large group of duplicates to sort through. When enabled, Auto-Check will scan the duplicate files in Photo DeDupe and determine the best photos and videos to keep based on the criteria you select. All other duplicates will be…