Photos

Photos

by Apple Inc.

16K ratings
3673 reviews
Free

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Released
October 25, 2021
Updated
October 19, 2026

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Organize, enhance, and share your cherished memories. This app provides intelligent tools to browse, edit, and manage your photos and videos. Discover new ways to relive your experiences and keep your library secure.

✓Interactive photo and video grid
✓Organize by collections and media types
✓Powerful on-device search
✓Create custom albums
✓Relive memories with spatial scenes
✓Photo and video editing tools
✓Seamless sharing options
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What users say about Photos

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What's New in Photos

3.6

October 19, 2026

Bug Fixes and Feature Enhancements

User reviews

Shared album broken

Tried updating shared album and it now just shows an error and I can’t view any of the photos. Says: “Could not upgrade shared album. An error occurred please try again later” and has an ok button, but when you press the ok button nothing happens and the album won’t display

WTF

wtf, the gb on this thing is way too high for something I rarely use and I do not have any photos that have that high of gb at all, it takes up 12gb of storage, what's wrong with you

Optimise photo storage

Can you select a time frame for optimise photo storage on iPhone? Like keep originals up to 1 year and the rest on the cloud?

Memories are terrible!!!!!!!!!

What is with you Apple. For a while now your memory videos won’t switch sound tracks when I switched them. It keeps playing the old one I set. Also I can’t sample the tracks half of the time. This seems so simple. Please fix this!

New update iPadOS 27.2 & iOS 27.2 - Immediately after this version update the app is broken

***New update: iPadOS 27.2 & iOS 27.2 – Immediately after this version update, the app is slow on the iPad and on both the iPad and iPhone you can’t add items to a Shared Album. It was working prior to this update on my iPad and iPhone. Please review and fix. The error is “Unable to Load Items.” I can view the items, I can edit the items, I can Message the items; I just can’t add them to a Shared Album. Both devices have been “restarted” and are updated to the most current operating system (that’s what caused the issue). Please review and release a fix. Thank you!
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Reported Bugs

5 issues

Photos not syncing properly across devices

Bug

Editing tools and markup functionality unreliable

Bug

Frequent crashes and performance issues

Bug

Inconsistent behavior when managing albums

Bug

Shared library causing unexpected photo deletions

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Requested Features

5 requests

Allow manual people tagging

Feature

Add option to hide/remove photos from 'All Photos'

Feature

Improve search and filtering capabilities

Feature

Provide more customization options for albums/folders

Feature

Implement password protection for sensitive photos

Feature

FAQ

What does the Photos app do?

The Photos app serves as a central hub for all your photos and videos. It allows you to browse your library, organize content into collections and albums, edit images and videos with various tools, and share your memories with others. It uses intelligent features to help you find and relive your best shots.

What are the key features of the Photos app?

Key features include an interactive library grid, organization by collections (like People, Trips, and Media Types), powerful on-device search for people, places, and objects, photo and video editing tools such as auto-enhance and cleanup, and various sharing options like iCloud Shared Photo Library and Shared Albums.

Is the Photos app free to use?

Yes, the Photos app is a free application. Based on the provided information, there are no mentions of subscription fees, in-app purchases, or advertisements, indicating it is available at no cost.

What devices is the Photos app compatible with?

The Photos app is designed to be accessible across multiple Apple devices. You can access your library from iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Additionally, your photos and videos can be accessed via iCloud.com and even on a PC, ensuring broad compatibility.

How can I organize my photos with this app?

You can organize your photos in several ways. The app automatically categorizes them into collections like 'Recent Days,' 'People & Pets,' and 'Trips.' You can also create custom albums, group photos by media type (Selfies, Videos), and utilize utility categories for items like duplicates or documents. Pinned Collections allow you to keep frequently accessed content readily available.