How to Use the Windows 11 Photos App – Guide
The Photos app is a great way to edit and organize your photos. You can open any image with the Photos app without having to reinstall the old Windows Photo Viewer. For example, if you have a lot of photos in a selected folder, you may want to bookmark these images so you can open them faster and better. ..
If you bookmark an image, a new album is automatically created in the Photos app. If you open an image from another source, the button will be greyed out. You can move your image to an existing folder or add a new folder location in the Photos app. ..
View an image’s information
You can view image details on Windows 11 by clicking the ⓘ or Info icon on the photo toolbar. The right panel will open up for you to view image details such as capture date, size and resolution.
View a photo slideshow
To show photos to friends or family, you can use the Photos app to create a slideshow. To see a slideshow of all the images, select Slideshow from the drop-down menu. Alternatively, when viewing a photo, click on the three dots button in the photo toolbar and select Slideshow from the drop-down menu.
Compare images with the new multi-view experience
In Windows 10, it can be difficult to choose the right photo to share with your friends and family. The new multi-view look and feel in the Windows 11 Photos app makes it easy to compare two similar photos. When you are viewing an image, a “film strip” of images will appear at the bottom of the window. This new film strip also allows you to quickly jump through your photos directly by selecting image blocks.
When you move the cursor over a block, you will see a checkbox in the upper right corner. Just tick the checkbox and that image will be stacked up next to what you were seeing. Now you can easily compare them side by side. You can choose as many images as you want to compare by ticking the checkbox on your blocks. And to enjoy photos in all their glory, you can dispense with the photo editing toolbar and film strip by clicking the photo viewer. You can navigate left and right without distractions. ..
The updated photo toolbar makes it easier than ever to edit, rotate, and tap up images. When you click open an image, the updated toolbar appears on top of the image. Then click on the Edit button to open the editing options. From the editing screen, you can crop, rotate, flip, change the proportions, adjust brightness and contrast, and even remove red-eye from photos. ..
There are several cool filters that you can apply to your images. You can even draw on your photos with your mouse or a pen on compatible devices. Just click the Draw icon on the Photo toolbar and it will open up the drawing page, where you can draw on your image using effects like a ballpoint pen, a pencil, or a calligraphy pen. After editing your photo, just click Save a copy to save your edited photos. ..
The updated photo toolbar also gives you the option to access third-party editing apps for advanced editing. Just click the three-dot menu on the photo toolbar and select Edit Photos Like a Pro. The Microsoft store will open up featuring the best editing apps like Luminar AI, Adobe Photoshop Elements, Affinity Photo, Corel PaintShop Pro and Picsart. Then you can install them and use them to edit your photos.
create an album
To create a digital photo album:
- Open the Photos app.
- Click the double image icon on the top bar of the Photos app.
- Click Album from the drop-down menu.
- Select the images you want for your album by checking the checkboxes in the upper right corner of each image.
- Click Create in the top right corner of the Photos app and your new album will be ready
Import images into the photo app
The Photos app detects and displays all photos on your computer. If you’re using a Microsoft account, all photos on your OneDrive will also be seen. But if a specific image folder or any images are not seen, you can import them with a few clicks. Click the Import icon on the top bar of the Photos app. Then, depending on where you want to import the images, choose From a folder or From a connected device.
Change the date of an image
You can change the date of any image in the Photos app. When you open the Photos app, thumbnail images of all photos are displayed. Just right-click on any image and select Change Date from the drop-down menu. A calendar will open up for you to change the date. Then click on the tick button to save the date.
Organize photos by people
The Photos app includes a People feature that uses face detection and face recognition technologies to identify and group similar faces across multiple photos or videos. To use the People feature, first click the People icon on the top bar of the Photos app. Then click the Yes button to activate it. Next, import some photos from your PC or phone. After importing, the Photos app will detect people in all photos and group them together. ..
Add photos to favorites
You have a vast collection of photos, but some that you like best and would like to show your loved ones. Well, you don’t have to look for them all the time. Just add them to favorites. Just click on heart icon in the photo toolbar and they are saved to your favorites. Alternatively, just right-click on an image and select Add to Favorites.
Change the appearance of the Photos app
The Windows 11 Photos app lets you change its appearance to suit your taste. To change the appearance of the Photos app, click the three dots icon button in the top right corner of the app and select Settings. Under Settings, just scroll down to the Appearance section and choose between Light, Dark or System Setting to choose your preferred appearance.
Final note
Windows 11 Photos App: A Comprehensive Guide for Beginners ..
