How to Add Photos to Album on iPhone: A Simple Guide

Managing your photos on your iPhone is crucial for keeping memories organized and easily accessible. Albums in the Photos app are the perfect way to categorize your pictures and videos. This guide will walk you through the straightforward process of how to add photos to an album on your iPhone, ensuring your precious moments are always at your fingertips.

Steps to Add Photos to an Existing Album on iPhone

Adding photos to an album on your iPhone is a quick and intuitive process. Follow these simple steps to populate your albums with your favorite memories:

1. Open the Photos App: The first step is to launch the Photos app on your iPhone. This app, symbolized by a multicolored pinwheel icon, is your central hub for all things photo and video related on iOS. Tap on the Photos app icon on your home screen to get started.

2. Navigate to the Albums Section: Once you’re in the Photos app, look at the bottom of the screen where you’ll see a few tabs: “Library,” “For You,” “Albums,” and “Search.” Tap on “Albums” to enter the album overview section. Here, you’ll see all your existing albums, including default albums like “Recents” and “Favorites,” as well as any custom albums you’ve created.

3. Select the Album: Browse through your albums and tap on the specific album you want to add photos to. For instance, if you want to add photos from your recent vacation to your “Vacation 2023” album, tap on that album.

4. Tap the Add Button: Inside the album, look for the “Add” button. This button is represented by a plus (+) icon and is typically located after the last photo in the album’s grid view. Tapping this button will initiate the process of adding new photos to the selected album.

5. Choose Photos and Videos: After tapping the “Add” button, you’ll be taken to a view displaying your photo library. Here, you can scroll through your photos and videos and select the ones you wish to add to the album. Simply tap on each photo or video to select it; a checkmark will appear on each selected item. You can select multiple items to add in bulk.

6. Finalize by Tapping “Add”: Once you have selected all the photos and videos you want to include in the album, look for the “Add” button, usually located in the top right corner of the screen. Tap “Add” to finalize the process. The selected photos and videos will now be added to the album you chose.

Pro Tip: To quickly locate photos from a particular time or location, utilize the search bar at the top of the photo selection screen. Typing in a month, year, or location can help filter your library and make finding specific photos much faster.

Removing Photos from an Album on iPhone

Sometimes you might want to remove photos from an album. Here’s how to do it, with options to remove from just the album or your entire library:

1. Navigate to the Album: Open the Photos app, go to “Albums,” and select the album you want to edit.

2. Select the Photo for Removal: Tap on the photo or video you wish to remove from the album to view it in full screen.

3. Tap the Delete Icon: Look for the trash can icon (delete button) usually located at the bottom left corner of the screen. Tap this icon to initiate the removal process.

4. Choose Removal Option: After tapping the delete icon, you’ll be presented with two options:

   • Remove from Album: Selecting this option will remove the photo or video from the current album only. It will remain in your “Recents” album and any other albums it’s currently in, as well as your main photo library. This is ideal if you just want to declutter a specific album without deleting the photo entirely.
   • Delete from Library: Choosing this option will completely delete the photo or video from all albums, including your main library, and move it to the “Recently Deleted” album. Photos in “Recently Deleted” are permanently deleted after 30 days unless you manually recover them.

5. Removing Multiple Photos: To remove multiple photos at once, tap “Select” in the album view, then tap on each photo or video you want to remove. Once selected, tap the trash can icon and choose your removal option.

Renaming an Album on iPhone

Keeping your albums clearly named helps with organization. Here’s how to rename an album:

1. Go to Albums and Select Album: Open the Photos app and navigate to the “Albums” section. Tap on the album you want to rename.

2. Access Album Options: Tap the ellipsis icon (three dots) typically located at the top right corner of the album view. This will open a dropdown menu with album options.

3. Edit Title and Photos: From the dropdown menu, select “Edit Title and Photos.” This option will allow you to rename the album and also change the album’s key photo.

4. Enter New Name: A text field will appear where you can edit the current album name. Type in the new name you want for the album using the keyboard.

5. Confirm by Tapping “Done”: After entering the new name, tap “Done” on the keyboard to save the changes. The album will now be renamed.

Deleting Albums on iPhone

If you no longer need an album, you can easily delete it. Remember that deleting an album only deletes the album container, not the photos within it (unless the album is a “Smart Album” or “Shared Album”).

1. Go to Albums: Open the Photos app and go to the “Albums” section.

2. Touch and Hold the Album: Find the album you want to delete and touch and hold your finger on the album thumbnail for a moment. This will bring up a quick actions menu.

3. Tap “Delete Album”: From the quick actions menu, tap “Delete Album.”

4. Confirm Deletion: A confirmation prompt will appear asking if you are sure you want to delete the album. Confirm by tapping “Delete Album” again. The album will be deleted.

Organizing Albums with Folders on iPhone

For extensive photo libraries, folders are essential for organizing albums. Here’s how to create and use folders:

1. Go to Albums and Create New Folder: In the Photos app, navigate to the “Albums” section. Tap on the “Create” button, usually located at the top left corner, and then choose “New Folder” from the options.

2. Name the Folder: A dialog box will appear prompting you to name the new folder. Enter a descriptive name for your folder, for example, “Travel Albums” or “Family Events.” Tap “Save” once you’ve entered the name.

3. Add Albums to the Folder: After naming the folder, you will be taken to a screen where you can select albums to add to this folder. Tap the “Add” button (plus icon).

4. Select Albums to Add: Choose the albums you want to organize within this folder by tapping on them. Once you’ve selected the albums, tap “Done.” The selected albums will now be organized within the folder.

5. Removing Albums from Folders: To remove an album from a folder, open the folder, touch and hold on the album you want to remove, and then tap “Move Album out of [Folder Name].” The album will be moved back to the main Albums view.

By following these steps, you can effectively manage and organize your photos on your iPhone, ensuring your memories are well-preserved and easily accessible whenever you want to relive them.