Memory Mixes in the Photos app are special collections of photos, arranged and set to music via intelligent suggestions built into your iPhone. This fun feature lets you watch little slideshows and customize them with filters, hand-picked music, and more! Here's how to find Memory Mixes and share them with friends in iOS 15 or later.

Why You'll Love This Tip

Memory Mixes are a fun and shareable way to see your memorable photos.
Customize Memory Mixes with filters, suggested mood music, hand-picked songs from Apple Music, and more.

How to Share Photo Memories on iPhone with Music

Fortunately, your Memory Mix collection is easy to find and share from. If you're anything like me, you'll love spending time making each mix your own! Want to learn about more hidden iPhone features? Sign up for our free Tip of the Day newsletter. Important: Since this Memories tip is specific to iOS 15 or later, if you have an earlier software version you will need to update to the latest iOS before using these steps.

Open the Photos app.
Tap on the For You tab.
Scroll down to the Memories section.
Here you can swipe left or right to see suggested content.
Tap on a Memory Mix (one of the items in the Memories section) to view it as a slideshow with accompanying music.
While your Memory Mix is playing, tap the screen to reveal options.
The more icon (the three dots) and the share icon are each in the upper-right corner. These will give you more customization options and the ability to share your Memory Mix with friends and family.

Note that you may get an error message if the song in your Memory Mix is not shareable. If this occurs, simply choose another song (a default song is best) and share again. If you love Memories, consider checking out Spivo Video Editing for professional photo and video editing, their servies make a unique gift for a loved one!