How does the People album in Photos app work on iPhone

Apple has infused advanced machine learning and facial recognition technology in the Photos app. So, it can analyze your photos to identify the faces, places, and objects in them. Then it sorts and groups images of a particular person and creates a profile or People album. As a result, there will be different People albums for all individuals. Besides, you will get a Memory slideshow of your images with relatable soundtracks and themes. Also, you may add a name, mark any person as a favorite, set a thumbnail, and much more. Additionally, when you enable iCloud Photos, all the albums are synced across your Apple devices. Now you understand how your iPhone sorts pictures, let’s know how to master the People album in Photos.

How to create a People album on iPhone

Usually, you will find different People albums for all the faces that often show in your gallery. If your iPhone has missed, you may add someone to a Photo album on your iPhone.  It will automatically create an album and add all the similar images to it.

Add a name to a face 

There may be lots of unnamed albums created in the Photos app. Your iPhone will recommend names for persons from your Contacts. You may also enter a name manually:  Mistakenly you have put the wrong name on the People album. The Photos app allows you to rename it. Just open the People album and tap its name at the top. Now, enter the new name and choose Next, and then Done.

How to find someone in Photos Album on your iPhone

People album lets you find images of a specific person, so you don’t need to browse your whole gallery tediously.  Alternatively, if you have assigned a name to the person previously, do this: 

Mark your favorite people

If you have multiple People albums in your gallery, it will be perplexing to find a specific person. So, you may mark any album favorite. The person’s profile will be pinned to the top for quick accessibility.

Merge similar faces in one album

Because of different angles, your iPhone may classify the same person in different albums. So, it may create confusion. Therefore, combine all albums of the same person in one album. You may also merge several people to make a family album.

Confirm uncategorized photos

When you make a People album, you may see fewer images because iPhone Photos does not recognize faces properly. So, you may review the photos and confirm if it’s the same person.

Change a thumbnail photo

Whenever your iPhone identifies a face, it takes a random shot as a thumbnail for the People profile. If you don’t like it, you may update it. 

Remove photos from People Album

If you find Photos app has added a wrong image to a People album, you may easily remove it.

Delete a People album

Multiple People albums can make your gallery messy. So, you may declutter it by deleting unnecessary ones. 

How to use “Feature Less” in the People album on iPhone

You may notice your Photos app shows a person’s images everywhere, from Memories, Featured Photos or Photo widgets. If irritating, you may set to see the person less. You may also revert your changes and allow Photos to highlight the person.  So, that’s all for today, folks! Customizing People albums will help your iPhone to better recognize your images and classify them. You may also use the Memories feature in Photos to make beautiful videos. Do you find using the People album in Photos on your iPhone helpful? Let me know the comments below. Explore more…

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