How to Create a Photo Album on an iPhone & iPad

iPhone photo albums are the best way to keep your Photos app organized. Creating albums to sort your photos and videos can help you easily share specific memories with loved ones or simply make them easier to access whenever you need them. Let's learn how to make iPhone albums!

Why You'll Love This Tip

• Learn how to create an album on iPhone to keep your memories organized.
• Creating iPhone photo albums is the best way to quickly access certain photos and videos and share them with others.

How to Make an Album on iPhone & iPad in the Photos App

All the photos and videos you take or save to the Photos app end up in your Library. While you can search the Photos app to find the exact content you are interested in seeing, creating and using albums is the best way to keep things organized and shareable. Here's how to add a photo album on iPhone:

1. Open the Photos app.
2. Tap the Collections tab at the bottom of the screen.
3. Scroll down and tap Albums.
4. Under Albums, make sure Personal is selected, then tap the plus sign in the top right corner.
5. Select New Album.
6. Type the name of your album.
7. Now you can either add photos to the album or create the album to add them later. Let's tap Add Photos for this demonstration.
8. Here you can tap on the photos you wish to add. You can search your Library, scroll through your Photos, Collections, or use the Filter feature to find what you are looking for. Once you are done selecting photos, tap the check mark in the blue circle. You can always add more photos and videos or delete content from your album.
9. Tap Create, and your new album will show up in your Albums collection.

You might need to swipe down to refresh the app to see your new album appear at the top of your Albums list.

Now you know how to create an album on iPhone and iPad in the Photos app. Next, learn how to use search filters in the Photos app. If you like tips about using your iPhone, don't forget to sign up for our free Tip of the Day!