How to Add Photos to Your Apple Watch Face

Personalizing your Apple Watch with photos is a fantastic way to make it truly your own. Whether you want to display a cherished memory, a favorite pet, or simply add a touch of visual flair, using a photo watch face is a great option. This guide will walk you through the simple steps to add photos to your Apple Watch face, ensuring you can enjoy your chosen images right on your wrist.

Method 1: Customizing the Photos Watch Face Directly on Your Apple Watch

This method is ideal for quickly changing the photo on a Photos watch face that you already have set up.

1. Start from Your Current Watch Face: Ensure your Apple Watch is displaying the time. If you are not already using a Photos watch face, you may need to swipe left or right until you reach it, or press and hold on the current face to access the face gallery and select a Photos face first.

2. Access Customization Mode: Firmly press on the display of your Apple Watch. This will bring up the customization options for the current watch face.

3. Enter Customize: You should see the “Customize” button appear beneath the watch face. Tap on it.

4. Browse and Select Your Photo:

   • Swipe to Change Photos: Swipe left or right across the watch face preview to cycle through the photos currently in your synced album.
   • Zoom Out to See All Photos: Alternatively, turn the Digital Crown downwards (away from the 12 o’clock position). This will zoom out, displaying previews of all photos in your synced album. Tap on the photo you wish to use for your watch face.

5. Finalize Your Selection: Once you have selected your desired photo, press the Digital Crown twice. This action will return you to the watch face, now displaying your newly chosen photo.

Method 2: Creating a New Photo Watch Face from the Photos App on Apple Watch

This method allows you to create a brand new watch face directly from a photo you are viewing in the Photos app on your Apple Watch.

1. Open the Photos App on Your Apple Watch: Navigate to and open the Photos app directly on your Apple Watch.

2. Find Your Desired Photo: Browse through your photos until you find the image you want to use for your watch face.

3. Initiate Watch Face Creation: Once you have the photo displayed, firmly press on the photo itself. This action will bring up a menu of options.

4. Select “Create Watch Face”: From the options that appear, tap on “Create Watch Face”. This will instantly convert the photo into a new watch face option.

5. Customize Your New Watch Face (Optional): After creating the watch face, you can further customize it by pressing firmly on the new watch face and tapping “Customize”. This allows you to add complications (widgets) and adjust other settings.

Method 3: Changing the Synced Photo Album from Your iPhone

To manage which photos are available on your Apple Watch for watch faces, you need to adjust the synced album settings on your iPhone.

1. Open the Watch App on Your iPhone: Locate and open the Apple Watch app on your paired iPhone.

2. Navigate to Photos Settings: Scroll down in the “My Watch” tab and tap on “Photos”.

3. Choose “Synced Album”: Tap on “Synced Album”. Here you can select which album from your iPhone’s Photos library will be synced to your Apple Watch and used for photo watch faces. You can choose from albums you have already created in your Photos app.

4. Select Your Preferred Album: Choose the album you want to sync. Only the photos within this selected album will be available to use for watch faces on your Apple Watch.

By following these methods, you can easily add and change photos on your Apple Watch face, keeping your favorite memories or images always visible. Experiment with different photos and albums to truly personalize your Apple Watch experience.