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Install Mylio Photos

Install Mylio Photos

Mylio Photos can be installed on a variety of devices, such as computers, tablets, and smartphones including: Windows computers and tablets (Windows 10 version 21H2 and later, 64-bit only; Windows 11) Windows ARM – Surface X Pro (Windows 10 version 21H2 and…

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 –…

Moving Your Mylio System Folder

Appendix » Moving Your Mylio System Folder

Mylio Photos places the Mylio System Folder in your computer’s User directory by default. This setup is ideal for most users, but there are circumstances where a user may want or need to move the Mylio System Folder to a secondary internal hard drive or external hard…

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…

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…

Relocate a Folder in the File System

Manage Files and Folders » Move Files and Folders » Relocate a Folder in the File System

Mylio Photos allows you to move a top-level folder to a new location on your computer, external drive, or other connected storage, without breaking its connection to your library. This is useful if you want to free up space, reorganize storage devices, or move a folder…

Managing File System Changes with External Changes Policy

Backup and Protect » Manage Device Settings » Managing File System Changes with External Changes Policy

Mylio Photos+ includes an External Changes Policy (formerly called Safe Delete) that helps you manage what happens when files are deleted using your computer’s file system, outside of the Mylio Photos application. This feature is especially useful when you’re…

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…

Copy and Paste Files

Manage Files and Folders » Copy and Paste Files

Accessing and using media stored in your Mylio Photos Library is simple with copy and paste. Instead of digging through files and folders in your operating system, copy and paste utilizes your system clipboard to copy an edited version or unmodified original and paste…

Uninstall Mylio Photos

Appendix » Uninstall Mylio Photos

We genuinely believe you’ll love Mylio Photos. However, if you ever decide to leave Mylio Photos, you’ll find your photo library is in even better shape than when you started. Mylio Photos is not a closed ecosystem. All photos remain accessible on any…

Manage Files and Folders

Manage Files and Folders

Folders and files in Mylio Photos directly reflect the structure of your actual file system. When you view the Folders View in Mylio Photos, you see the real locations of your photos, videos, and documents on your computer and external storage. Mylio Photos is…

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 Actions Menu icon or by right-clicking on a selection. Select Command Description …

Where are the Photos, Videos, and Documents I Imported?

Appendix » Where are the Photos, Videos, and Documents I Imported?

One of the key advantages of Mylio Photos is that you can view and manage all your media within the application while still having access to your files through your computer’s file system. Where Are My Photos? The location of your media files depends on how you…

Move Files and Folders

Manage Files and Folders » Move Files and Folders

Whether you’re refining your folder structure, organizing recent imports from the Mylio InBox, or consolidating content from multiple devices, Mylio Photos makes it easy to move files and folders while keeping everything in sync across your library. You can move…

Handling Lost Originals

Backup and Protect » Manage Device Settings » Handling Lost Originals

If Mylio Photos+ cannot locate an original-quality version of a file, it will mark it as a Lost Original. This typically occurs when the original version of a file is deleted outside of Mylio Photos (for example, in macOS Finder, Windows Explorer, or a phone’s camera…

Remove Folders or Files from Your Library

Manage Files and Folders » Remove Folders or Files from Your Library

There may be times when you want to remove content from your Mylio Photos Library without deleting the original files from your computer or external storage. Mylio Photos offers two ways to do this, depending on what you’re trying to remove: Top-level folders can…

Using the QuickAlbum

Manage Files and Folders » Move Files and Folders » Using the QuickAlbum

The QuickAlbum (formerly known as the Mylio Clipboard) is a powerful temporary staging area that allows you to gather photos from anywhere in your library and perform a variety of actions, including copying, moving, exporting, and adding to Albums. The QuickAlbum…

Delete an Album

Organize Media in Albums » Delete an Album

Deleting an Album removes that particular collection but does not delete any photos or videos from your Mylio Photos Library. Click the Albums icon in the left sidebar. Select the Album you want to remove from Mylio Photos. Right-click your selection or tap the…

Appendix

Appendix

In This Chapter: Where are the Photos, Videos, and Documents I Imported? Supported File Types and Cameras File Format Recommendations Comprehensive Guide to QuickFilters Custom Search and Filter Expressions Manage Photo Prioritization Work with RAW+JPEG…

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…

Add Media with Guided Import

Add Photos, Videos, and Documents » Add Media with Guided Import

The first time you launch Mylio Photos, you’ll be prompted to Start Adding Photos and Videos. This will open the Guided Import checklist that suggests different media sources you may want to import into your Mylio Photos Library. Designed to help new users…

Permanently Delete Files

Manage Files and Folders » Permanently Delete Files

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. !WARNING: Deleting media from Mylio…

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…

Using the Mylio Photos InBox

Add Photos, Videos, and Documents » Add Media From a Computer or External Drive » Using the Mylio Photos InBox

The Mylio InBox is a quick and easy way to add media to your Mylio Photos Library. When the Mylio Photos application is installed, the Mylio InBox folder is automatically created. You can find it in the Mylio Photos Folders view. You’ll also see a shortcut in…

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…

Understanding XMP Files

Organize with Metadata in the Info Panel » Understanding XMP Files

What Are XMP Files? XMP files (Extensible Metadata Platform) are small text files that store important details about your photos. These files are saved next to the images they reference in your file system and help keep your photo organization intact. They include…

Add Media From an Online Service

Add Photos, Videos, and Documents » Add Media From an Online Service

Over the years, you may have shared hundreds or thousands of photos on social media platforms like Instagram, Facebook, or Flickr – but when was the last time you looked at those photos? Mylio Photos makes it simple to import and back up these images so you can enjoy…

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…

How to Start Over with Mylio Photos

Appendix » How to Start Over with Mylio Photos

!Resetting Mylio Photos is a major step that is rarely needed and should only be done with caution. Most issues can be resolved without starting over. Before proceeding, we strongly recommend consulting Mylio Support to explore alternative solutions. You can reach our…

Organize Media in Albums

Organize Media in Albums

Albums provide a flexible way to organize your photos without altering their original locations. Whether you want to group images from your favorite vacations, track progress on a long-term project like a home remodel, or create curated collections for easy sharing,…

Help Menu

Additional Help » Help Menu

The Mylio Photos Help option puts the most essential resources for assistance at your fingertips. To view a guided help overlay and access the Help menu, click or tap the question mark icon in the top app bar. You can also access the Help menu from the More menu or…

Work with RAW+JPEG Pairs

Appendix » Work with RAW+JPEG Pairs

Many cameras can save raw+jpeg pairs when capturing images. This can be useful if you want a processed version available for easy sharing and a higher-quality raw file in case advanced edits are desired. When raw+jpeg pairs are imported into Mylio Photos, the app…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Setting a Guest Device to Limited Access Mode

Backup and Protect » Add Devices » Add a Guest Device » Setting a Guest Device to Limited Access Mode

Limited Access Mode is a great way to share your Mylio Photos Library with others – like family, friends, or teammates – while keeping your most important content and settings safe. It’s perfect when you want someone to view or lightly interact with specific…

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 More Menu icon in the top app bar, and choose…

Using the Cleanup QuickCollections

Cleanup Disk Space » Using the Cleanup QuickCollections

Mylio Photos includes several built-in QuickCollections that help you clean up and organize your media library. Click the funnel icon in the left sidebar to open QuickFilters. Click the QuickCollection icon and choose one of the following options: Camera…

Access Multiple Mylio Accounts

Manage Your Mylio Account » Access Multiple Mylio Accounts

Most Mylio Photos users will only need a single account, but switching between account profiles is simple if you choose to have more than one account or are helping others manage their Mylio accounts. Click the account icon in the top app bar, then click the Switch…

Menus, Settings, and Icons

Glossary – Tools and Terminology » Menus, Settings, and Icons

Mylio Photos’ user interface has been designed to provide a smooth and user-friendly experience. Whether you’re using the desktop or mobile versions, you’ll appreciate how easy it is to access all of the essential features of the application. Mylio…

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…

Move a Top Level Folder

Manage Files and Folders » Move Files and Folders » Move a Top Level Folder

You can move a top-level folder into another folder to make it a subfolder. This is useful when refining your folder structure or consolidating related folders under a common parent. !IMPORTANT: Moving folders in Mylio Photos also moves them in your device’s file…

Welcome to Mylio Photos

Welcome to Mylio Photos

Welcome to the Mylio Photos How-To Guide Your go-to resource for learning how to organize, protect, and enjoy your photo library. Whether you’re brand new to Mylio Photos or ready to explore advanced features, this How-To Guide offers clear instructions, best…

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…

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 – Located in…

Create and Manage Nested Sub-Albums

Organize Media in Albums » Create and Manage Nested Sub-Albums

Album organization in Mylio Photos is virtual, meaning a single photo can exist in multiple Albums or Sub-Albums without duplicating or moving the original file. Nested Sub-Albums provide an additional layer of structure, making it easier to group related images. Here…

Backup and Protect

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…

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.…

Using Drag and Drop

Manage Files and Folders » Move Files and Folders » Using Drag and Drop

Mylio Photos allows you to quickly organize your files and folders using drag and drop – a simple, visual way to arrange your media and keep your library easy to navigate. Drag and drop only works within Mylio Photos. Dragging files into Mylio Photos from your…

Link Folder

Add Photos, Videos, and Documents » Add Media From a Computer or External Drive » Link Folder

Linking a folder in Mylio Photos allows you to include media from an existing location on your internal or external drive—without moving or copying any files. The folder remains exactly where it is on your hard drive, and Mylio watches it for changes in real…

Auto Organize Folders

Manage Files and Folders » Auto Organize Folders

Creating a well-structured folder system makes it easier to manage and find your media, but organizing everything manually can be time-consuming. Mylio Photos’ Auto Organize feature helps streamline this process by automatically sorting your photos and videos into…

Coming from Apple Photos

Appendix » Coming from Apple Photos

If you use Apple Photos for macOS, or have used it in the past, you may notice that Mylio Photos’ terminology is similar. The definitions below will help you better understand the differences between the two applications. If you’re looking for instructions…

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…

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…

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…

Create and Manage Calendar Events

Browse Your Mylio Photos Library » Browse the Calendar View » Create and Manage Calendar Events

Adding Events to your LifeCalendar makes finding photos from special occasions and other memorable moments more accessible than ever. When you create an Event, all images from the specified date(s) will be automatically grouped. Once an Event has been created, you’ll…

Share and Export

Share and Export

Sharing and exporting your photos and videos in Mylio Photos is easy, whether you’re using a desktop or a mobile device. With a variety of options, you can send your media to others, post to social platforms, or export files for personal use. This chapter covers all…

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…

Right Sidebar

Glossary – Tools and Terminology » Menus, Settings, and Icons » Right Sidebar

The right sidebar contains icons that put many of Mylio Photos’ most valuable tools at your fingertips. The screenshot below shows the layout on computers and tablets. These options are also available on phones, but the location may differ due to the smaller…

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…

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…

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…

Manage Spaces

Browse by Category with Spaces » Manage Spaces

Spaces can be customized to match your personal workflow or shared library needs. You can assign Passcodes, choose which Views and Tools are available, and add QuickCollections to control how each Space functions. If you’re using a Family or Team plan, you can also…

Browse the Folders View

Browse Your Mylio Photos Library » Browse the Folders View

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

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…

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…

Add a Guest Device

Backup and Protect » Add Devices » Add a Guest Device

Mylio Photos makes it easy to securely share your photo library with trusted family members, friends, or collaborators using Guest Devices. With a Family Plan or Team Plan, you can invite others to connect their devices, assign personalized access, and configure…

Using and Creating Export Presets

Share and Export » Using and Creating Export Presets

Exporting your photos efficiently is key to maintaining a smooth workflow, and Mylio Photos makes this process easier with its built-in export presets. These presets offer quick, pre-configured settings for different output formats and quality levels so you can…

Browse the Albums View

Browse Your Mylio Photos Library » Browse the Albums View

Albums in Mylio Photos provide a flexible way to organize and curate your images without affecting their original location in your file system. Unlike Folders, which reflect the actual structure of your files on disk, Albums are virtual collections—adding a photo to…

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…

Supported Cameras

Appendix » Supported File Types and Cameras » Supported Cameras

Below is a list of cameras that Mylio Photos officially supports. Mylio Photos also supports DNG (12.4 and later) files from various camera makers, including Leica, Pentax, Ricoh, Apple, DJI, and others. Apple ProRAW Canon EOS 100D EOS…

Customize the Folders View

Manage Files and Folders » Customize the Folders View

The Folders View in Mylio Photos can be customized to suit your organizational preferences and visual style. By default, folders are grouped into predefined Sections, such as the Mylio Photos Library, Shared Content, Social Media, Apple & Android Photos, and Devices…

Adding Relationship and Contact Information for People

Organize with Metadata in the Info Panel » Adding Relationship and Contact Information for People

Once you’ve tagged a person in your Mylio Photos Library, you can add a wide variety of information about that person, from contact information (for easy photo sharing) to relationships and even pertinent dates. This information can be added manually, imported from…