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Knowing how to navigate the Photos app quickly and easily may not be obvious. In this article, we'll go through a couple of how-tos so that you don't have to spend a long time searching for the right photos. Continue reading to learn Photos app shortcuts and how to navigate the Photos app using filters and search.
Why You'll Love This Tip:
- Sort your photos by days, months, or even years to find specific photos.
- Easily locate all of your most recent photos in the Library tab.
How to Use the Library Tab in the Photos App on iPhone
System Requirements
This tip works on iPhones running iOS 16 or later. Find out how to update to the latest version of iOS.
The Library tab, which used to be called the Photos tab, includes your entire collection of photos, regardless of source, and they're all organized by date and time. We'll show you the easiest way to navigate the Library tab in the Photos app on your iPhone. For more great Photos app tutorials, check out our free Tip of the Day. Here's how to navigate through photos on your iPhone:
- Open the Photos app.
![iphone home screen with a red box around the photos app]()
- Tap the Library tab on the bottom left.
![Tap on the Library tab at the bottom left]()
- Tap Years to group your photos by year.
![Browse photos by tapping on year]()
- Tap Months to group your photos by month.
![Browse photos by tapping on month]()
- Tap Days to see your most recent photos first.
![Browse photos by tapping on days]()
- Finally, All Photos displays all your images in a gallery view.
![Browse photos by tapping on all photos]()
These breakdowns by different times have gotten easier to navigate, which means that you don't have to scroll through so many photos to find the one you're looking for. If you are still having trouble finding the photo you're looking for, you may want to use the photo search on your iPhone. You can search your photos by typing in a name, location, caption, or even just a date.
