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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 Custom Device Sync Policy with SyncCollections

Backup and Protect » Keep Your Devices in Sync » Set a Device Sync Policy Preset » Create a Custom Device Sync Policy with SyncCollections

Choosing one of the Device Sync Policy Presets (such as SpaceSaver, Vault, etc.) will be suitable in most situations. However, if you’d like more granular control over the files stored on a specific device, you can use SyncCollections. SyncCollections allow you to…

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…

Manage Device Settings

Backup and Protect » Manage Device Settings

Device Settings let you customize how each device on your account is set up. Click the Dashboard icon in the left sidebar. Select Devices, then click or tap on a Device Card to open the Device Settings. Customize the settings below to best fit each device and…

Control Device Storage

Backup and Protect » Control Device Storage

By default, Mylio Photos+ will automatically manage available disk space on any device that is not configured as a Vault. The application automatically determines the amount of free space to leave on a device, but this amount can be customized to fit your device…

Understanding the Sync Panel

Backup and Protect » Keep Your Devices in Sync » Understanding the Sync Panel

The Sync Panel shows you an overview of each device’s status in your Mylio Photos Library. On a computer or tablet, click the info icon at the top of the right sidebar to reveal the right panel and access the Sync Panel. On a phone, tap the ellipsis icon in…

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…

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…

Store Specific Folders Locally for Offline Access (Tap to Sync)

Backup and Protect » Store Specific Folders Locally for Offline Access (Tap to Sync)

Tap to Sync allows you to easily adjust the sync policy for Folders to override the device sync policy. This will enable you to customize the quality settings of individual folders for each device. Here are examples of when this might be useful: You want to have…

Add Media vs. Add Device – What is the Difference?

Appendix » Add Media vs. Add Device – What is the Difference?

One of the most common questions about Mylio Photos involves adding media and devices to Mylio Photos. While these two options might sound similar, they serve very different purposes. Adding Media is making photos and videos visible in your Mylio Photos Library.…

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…

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…

Add a Computer

Backup and Protect » Add Devices » Add a Computer

Installing Mylio Photos on a New Computer Mylio Photos+ can be installed on each computer you have, making it simple to access your Mylio Photos Library from all your devices. *TIP: If you’re installing for the first time and have not installed and activated Mylio…

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…

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 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…

Export to a Folder

Share and Export » Export to a Folder

At some point, you’ll want to export edited images from your Mylio Photos Library. Whether you’ve cropped a photo, adjusted exposure and color, or added important metadata like keywords and ratings, Mylio Photos saves these changes as metadata in XMP sidecar files.…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Add a Phone or Tablet

Backup and Protect » Add Devices » Add a Phone or Tablet

Mylio Photos+ can be installed on each phone or tablet you have, making it simple to access your Mylio Photos Library from all your devices. *TIP: If you’re installing for the first time and have not installed and activated Mylio Photos+ on another device, click…

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 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…

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. …

Install Mylio Photos on a Computer

Install Mylio Photos » Install Mylio Photos on a Computer

Installing Mylio Photos for the First Time *TIP: If you’ve already installed and activated Mylio Photos on another device, click here for instructions on adding a computer to your Mylio Photos account. Go to mylio.com and click the Try Now Free button. Enter…

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…

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,…

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…

Install Mylio Photos on a Smartphone or Tablet

Install Mylio Photos » Install Mylio Photos on a Smartphone or Tablet

Installing Mylio Photos for the First Time *TIP: If you’ve already installed and activated Mylio Photos on another device, click here for instructions on adding a phone or tablet to your Mylio Photos account. Installing on an iPhone or iPad (iOS) Open App Store…

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…

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…

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 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…

Understanding the Storage Panel

Backup and Protect » Control Device Storage » Understanding the Storage Panel

The Storage Panel in Mylio Photos provides essential details about individual files, such as their local Sync Policy, Associated Files, and Original File Locations. To access the Storage Panel, select a single image, then click the info icon at the top of the right…

Store Specific Files Locally for Offline Access

Backup and Protect » Store Specific Files Locally for Offline Access

Mylio Photos+ lets you customize the sync policy for individual files, allowing you to adjust quality settings for specific photos, videos, and documents on each device. This feature is useful in various situations, such as: Keeping the original-quality file of your…

Add Mylio Drive+ with SecureCloud Storage

Backup and Protect » Add Devices » Add Mylio Drive+ with SecureCloud Storage

Mylio Drive+ offers privacy-focused storage, catering to individuals seeking cloud-like functionality with enhanced data security and confidentiality. This solution prioritizes user privacy and is a reliable offsite storage option for safeguarding cherished memories…

Use Microsoft OneDrive with Mylio Photos+

Backup and Protect » Add Devices » Add a Cloud Service » Use Microsoft OneDrive with Mylio Photos+

Choose OneDrive from the Add a Cloud Service dialog. Select either Encrypt my files or Don’t encrypt my files, then click the Continue button. Log in to your Microsoft account. Once signed in, click or tap Yes to allow Mylio Photos+ to Access OneDrive…

Use Google Drive with Mylio Photos+

Backup and Protect » Add Devices » Add a Cloud Service » Use Google Drive with Mylio Photos+

*NOTE: Adding Google Drive as a Mylio Photos+ device allows media from your Mylio Photos Library to be stored on Google Drive. It does not download or import any media that has previously been stored on Google Drive. To add media from Google Drive or Google Photos,…

Backup and Protect

Mylio Photos+ is a complete solution where you can connect your computer, phone, tablet, and hard drives into a single photo library, browse all your photos from any device, and keep your most important memories automatically backed up to multiple hard drives to…

Add an External Drive

Backup and Protect » Add Devices » Add an External Drive

Adding an external drive is an effortless way for Mylio Photos+ subscribers to back up and protect their photos. Users can designate an external drive as a Vault to back up and protect their entire Mylio Photos Library or add an external drive for specific purposes…

Understanding Safe Delete

Backup and Protect » Manage Device Settings » Understanding Safe Delete

It’s best to manage your files using Mylio Photos, including adjusting storage settings on devices through the sync policy and deleting files and folders. However, sometimes, you might need to delete files directly from macOS Finder or Windows Explorer. When…

Free Up Space by Clearing the Cache

Backup and Protect » Control Device Storage » Free Up Space by Clearing the Cache

The Mylio Photos+ Cache is a temporary holding area used when sync settings are adjusted. For instance, you may have used Sync on Demand to temporarily access an optimized image or original-quality (full-resolution) file on a device that is set to keep the catalog…

Dashboard

Glossary – Tools and Terminology » Menus, Settings, and Icons » Left Sidebar » Dashboard

Mylio Photos’ Dashboard is the hub for controlling your devices, syncing, and other essential tasks. Icon Name Description Getting Started The Getting Started section displays a checklist for new users to help set up and…

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…

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 Container Manager by Docker Inc. and MinIO to set up an S3 server. Please consult their documentation should your settings or options differ from the example below. Installing Container…

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…

Organize with Metadata in the Info Panel

The Info Panel in Mylio Photos provides detailed information about the files in your library, including camera EXIF data and editable metadata fields. The information displayed updates based on your selection: if you select a folder, it shows details about that folder;…

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…

Understanding Linked Folders

Appendix » Understanding Linked Folders

Adding media via a Linked Folder preserves your existing file structure and allows Mylio Photos to display the media from that folder without moving it. When adding a Linked Folder from an external drive or NAS, it is essential to note the differences between…

Use Backblaze B2 with Mylio Photos+

Backup and Protect » Add Devices » Add a Cloud Service » Use Backblaze B2 with Mylio Photos+

*NOTE: The steps below are an example configuration using Backblaze B2 with Mylio Photos+. Please consult Backblaze B2 documentation should your settings or options differ from the example below. Login to your Backblaze B2 account in a browser. If you don’t…

Use Wasabi with Mylio Photos+

Backup and Protect » Add Devices » Add a Cloud Service » Use Wasabi with Mylio Photos+

*NOTE: The steps below are an example configuration using Wasabi with Mylio Photos+. Please consult Wasabi documentation should your settings or options differ from the example below. Login to your Wasabi account in a browser. If you don’t have a Wasabi…

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…

Remove Devices

Backup and Protect » Add Devices » Remove Devices

If you have a device listed on your account that you no longer use or possess, you can remove and Unregister the device from your Mylio Account. This may be necessary if you get a new computer, reformat the hard drive on your existing computer, or upgrade to a new…

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…

Import from Frame.io

Add Photos, Videos, and Documents » Add Media From an Online Service » Import from Frame.io

Mylio Photos’ Frame.io integration is designed for digital photographers and video creatives who use the Camera to Cloud technology from Frame.io. With the Frame.io Folder Importer, users can easily connect their workflow to all creative applications and local…

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…

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…

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.…

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…

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 –…

Use Amazon AWS with Mylio Photos+

Backup and Protect » Add Devices » Add a Cloud Service » Use Amazon AWS with Mylio Photos+

*NOTE: The steps below are an example configuration using Amazon AWS with Mylio Photos+. Please consult Amazon AWS documentation should your settings or options differ from the example below. Login to your Amazon AWS account in a browser. If you don’t have an…

Add Media From Android Media Library

Add Photos, Videos, and Documents » Add Media From Android Media Library

There are two ways to add media from an Android phone or tablet into Mylio Photos: Installing the Mylio Photos app on your phone or tablet. The Mylio Photos Android app lets you easily view, edit, and organize the photos from your media library in the Mylio Photos…

How to Start Over with Mylio Photos

Appendix » How to Start Over with Mylio Photos

Starting over with Mylio Photos is a significant step that is rarely necessary and should be approached with caution. Often, the challenges you may face with the software can be resolved without resetting your entire setup. This tutorial is designed to guide you…

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 horizontal three-dot icon in the upper-right…

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…

Working with an Unsupported Raw File

Appendix » Supported File Types and Cameras » Working with an Unsupported Raw File

Sometimes, you may encounter files that Mylio Photos cannot read. These files will appear as a black square with a rectangle and squiggly line . This indicates that the file is unsupported or corrupt. Unsupported Files Unsupported files come in two…

Browse by Task with Workflows

Browse Your Mylio Photos Library » Browse by Task with Workflows

Workflows change which tools are shown on the screen based on a desired task. Choose from preset goals such as Organizing, Photo Sharing, File Management, and more for a streamlined Interface. See just the tools you need and hide the ones you don’t. You can…

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…

Customize Face Detection Settings

Tag People Using Facial Recognition » Customize Face Detection Settings

Mylio Photos’ settings offer several options to adjust facial recognition settings to fit your workflow. Click the ellipsis icon in the top app bar to access the More menu and choose Settings, then select Advanced. Enable or Disable Face Detection …

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…

Browse the Folders View

Browse Your Mylio Photos Library » Browse the Folders View

The Folders view in Mylio Photos represents the folders on your computer, external hard drives, and other devices where your media is stored. Depending on the media you’ve added to Mylio Photos, the Folders view may be divided into several sections. Mylio…

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…

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 Camera Roll to ensure your photo(s) are protected with a copy of the Original image saved to…

Top App Bar

Glossary – Tools and Terminology » Menus, Settings, and Icons » Top App Bar

The Top App Bar contains several icons pointing to some of Mylio Photos’ most essential tools and features. Top App Bar on a Phone Icon Name Description Navigate Back Click to return to the previous folder, album, or…

Spaces User Role Preset Permissions

Appendix » Spaces User Role Preset Permissions

This page explains the permissions applied with each Role Preset when configuring a custom Space. For information on creating custom Space, click here. Passcode Protect Preset Passcode to Enter Passcode to Exit Child Master Passcode…

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…

Hard Drive and Connection Types

Appendix » Hard Drive and Connection Types

Setting up a storage solution for your photos and files can seem overwhelming. There are many options to consider when investing in external storage. Some common questions include: What kind of drive should I get, and How big should that drive be? We’ll review the…

Add Devices

Backup and Protect » Add Devices

Mylio Photos can be installed on any Windows, Android, macOS, or iOS device that meets the system requirements. With a Mylio Photos+ subscription or active trial, any devices connected to your Mylio account will seamlessly connect over your local network or internet…

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. Select your…

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…

Using Auto-Mark in Photo DeDupe

Cleanup Disk Space » Find Duplicate Photos (Photo DeDupe) » Using Auto-Mark in Photo DeDupe

Auto-Mark is helpful when you have many duplicates to sort through. When enabled, Auto-Mark will scan the duplicate files and determine the best photos and videos to keep based on the criteria you select. All other duplicates will be “marked” for removal. …

Updating Your Account Information

Manage Your Mylio Account » Updating Your Account Information

Update Your Email Address Go to account.mylio.com and log in to your Mylio Account. Click on Change Email below to your email address. Enter your new email address twice to confirm the change, then select Change Email. The next time you launch Mylio Photos,…

Handling Lost Originals

Backup and Protect » Manage Device Settings » Handling Lost Originals

If Mylio Photos cannot locate a copy of an original quality file, 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 is fully synced. To identify any Lost Originals in…

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…

Keeping Mylio Photos Up To Date

Appendix » Keeping Mylio Photos Up To Date

Keeping Mylio Photos up to date means you always have the newest features and tools at your fingertips. *TIP: Mylio Photos requires an active internet connection to download and install updates. You may want to use Wi-Fi or a wired internet connection (rather than…

Remove Folders from your Mylio Photos Library

Manage Files and Folders » Remove Folders from your Mylio Photos Library

As you add media to Mylio Photos, you may occasionally find folders that don’t belong in your Mylio Photos Library. Mylio Photos’ direct control over your file system allows you to remove a folder and its contents from your library (or permanently delete it,…

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…

Manually Updating Mylio Photos

Appendix » Keeping Mylio Photos Up To Date » Manually Updating Mylio Photos

Manually Updating Mylio Photos In the rare case that you encounter an issue with the automatic or in-app update installer, you can choose to update Mylio Photos Manually by downloading the most recent version of the application. Click here to download the most recent…

Supported File Types

Appendix » Supported File Types and Cameras » Supported File Types

Mylio Photos supports many photo, video, and document formats. The table below outlines the supported file types and level of compatibility. Compatibility Levels Import – These files can be imported into the Mylio Photos Library. Sync – These files can…

Export to Flickr

Share and Export » Export to Flickr

Sharing your favorite photos with your Flickr community is simple with Mylio Photos. Whether you’re on your computer or mobile device, you can effortlessly export individual images, entire albums, or even folders directly to Flickr. This seamless integration…

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…

Manage Files and Folders

Folders and Files in Mylio Photos represent the folders and original media files (photos, videos, and documents) stored on your computer, external hard drives, and other devices. When you add, move, or delete a media file or folder in Mylio Photos, that action is…

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 start with your photos. Click here to download the Mylio Photos Quick Start Guide (PDF, 27.8 MB) Introduction &…

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…