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Google Photos Update Makes it Easier to Organize Your Memories

Update will arrive over the coming weeks

By Cesar Cadenas Cesar Cadenas Writer California State University - Long Beach Cesar Cadenas has been writing about the tech industry since 2016 on a variety of topics like cryptocurrency, video games, the latest gadgets, and much more. lifewire's editorial guidelines Published on March 22, 2022 02:19PM EDT Fact checked by Jerri Ledford Fact checked by Jerri Ledford Western Kentucky University Gulf Coast Community College Jerri L. Ledford has been writing, editing, and fact-checking tech stories since 1994. Her work has appeared in Computerworld, PC Magazine, Information Today, and many others. lifewire's fact checking process Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Software & Apps Mobile Phones Internet & Security Computers & Tablets Smart Life Home Theater & Entertainment Software & Apps Social Media Streaming Gaming Google is rolling out an update to the mobile version of Photos that changes its layout to make it easier to organize your files and sift through albums. Google revealed that the Library tab will have a new grid-like layout with large thumbnails that you can scroll through and then filter your photos based on type. Other changes include a new 'import photos' feature, new sections to the sharing tab, and a separate location for screenshots. Google Google aims to make organizing your Photos account easier, as the app can be a mish-mash of images, videos, and screenshots thrown together into a digital pile. In addition to the grid layout, you can organize your Library by filtering for albums, favorites, and on-device folders. Screenshots uploaded to Photos will have a new shortcut at the top of the app. From there, you can backup the screenshots and place them in their intended folder. The new import section feature is located beneath the new Library grid, next to the Locked Folder and trash tabs. With this feature, you'll be able to transfer files from other apps or upload digitized photographs more easily. Google And the sharing tab will have new defined sections for shared albums and conversations for easier photo management. This particular change will come to Android devices first and iOS at a later date. Google also teased a new Android update that will suggest how to organize screenshots based on context but gave no official date. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Organize Your Facebook Friends How to Make a PowerPoint Presentation How to Take a Screenshot on LG Smartphones How to Free Up Space on Android Phones How to Make a Playlist on TikTok How to Take a Photo on a Chromebook How to Organize Your Nintendo Switch Games Into Groups How to Transfer Google Photos to Another Account What Is Google Photos, and Should You Be Using It? How to Transfer Google Photos to iCloud How to Organize Your Life With Your iPad Top Digital Photo Software for Family Photos How to Recover Deleted Photos on Android How to Retrieve Google Backup Photos How to Create a Locked Folder in Google Photos The 10 Best Slideshow Apps of 2022 Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies