How to Rename an Album in the Photos App on iPhone & iPad
Here's how to change the name of a photo album on your iPhone and iPad.
Leanne puts her love of troubleshooting and repair to use managing our Ask an Expert Facebook group and has authored hundreds of how-to, Apple news, and gear review articles.
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Leanne puts her love of troubleshooting and repair to use managing our Ask an Expert Facebook group and has authored hundreds of how-to, Apple news, and gear review articles.
Learn MoreSometimes I’ll expand a photo album or split it if it’s gotten too large. Then, I need to rename the album name to accurately describes the pictures it contains. If you’ve been wondering, "How do I rename an album in Photos," here’s how.
Related: How to Create a Photo Album on Your iPhone
Why You'll Love This Tip
- Accurate album names help you organize photos and keep them easy to access.
- You can change the name of albums to reflect their current content.
How to Change Album Name in the Photos App on iPhone & iPad
Can you change an album name in Apple's Photos app? Yes! Once you create a photo album and name it, it's not too late to rename an album in Photos. For more great photo album tutorials, check out our free Tip of the Day.
- Open the Photos app.
- Tap the Albums tab, then tap See All.
- Tap Edit.
- Tap on an album name, tap backspace to delete the current name, and enter a new name.
- You'll see your new album name; if you're finished editing album titles, tap Done.

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Leanne Hays
Leanne Hays has over a dozen years of experience writing for online publications. As a Feature Writer for iPhone Life, she has authored hundreds of how-to, Apple news, and gear review articles, as well as a comprehensive Photos App guide. Leanne holds degrees in education and science and loves troubleshooting and repair. This combination makes her a perfect fit as manager of our Ask an Expert service, which helps iPhone Life Insiders with Apple hardware and software issues.
In off-work hours, Leanne is a mother of two, homesteader, audiobook fanatic, musician, and learning enthusiast.

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