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Great digital cameras like on the iPhone and iPad mean we can take as many photos as we want, whenever we want. This is good, but it also means your Photos app ends up with so many pictures that could be on your storage.
The Memories feature in the Photos app changes that by surfacing not only images we haven't seen in a while, but grouping them together, adding music, and turning them into something more.
How to use Memories in the Photos app on iPhone and iPad
- Launch Photos on your iPhone or iPad.
Tap on the For You tab.
Source: iMoreLocate the Memories section and then tap See All.
Tap on a memory that you want to view.
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How to search Memories in the Photos app
- Launch Photos on your iPhone or iPad.
Tap on the Search tab.
Source: iMoreInput the search terms you're looking for to help find a particular memory.
Scroll down and you'll find your Memory at the bottom.
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How to start a slideshow in Memories
- Launch Photos on your iPhone or iPad.
Tap on the For You tab.
Source: iMoreGo to the Memories section and tap See All.
Select a memory that you want to view.
Source: iMoreTap the play button on the memory cover to start the slideshow.
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How to change your slideshow theme
- Follow the instructions for starting a slideshow in Memories above.
- Tap anywhere on the screen.
Tap on the pause button at the bottom.
Source: iMore- Scroll left or right on the menu bar directly underneath the slideshow.
- The themes are: Dreamy, Sentimental, Gentle, Chill, Happy, Uplifting, Epic, Club, and Extreme.
- Themes will change the background song choice and the font face for the memory title.
Once you select your theme, it's applied automatically.
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How to edit your title, music, duration, and photos in a Memories slideshow
- Follow the instructions for changing your slideshow above.
- Underneath the theme menu bar are the duration options. You can select the default length options if desired: Short (31 seconds), Medium (1-minute and 1-second), or Long (1-minute 20 seconds).
Tap Edit in the upper right corner.
Source: iMoreTap on the slideshow elements that you want to customize.
Once you've made all of your changes, tap on Done to save them.
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How to save a Memories slideshow
- Make sure that you've made all of the changes that you want to a Memories slideshow using the method above.
- Tap on the Share button in the bottom left corner.
Tap on Save Video from the Share Sheet, or whatever sharing method you prefer.
Source: iMoreThe Photos app will automatically export your video. You'll find it in the Library tab of the Photos app.
How to delete certain photos from a Memories slideshow
- Follow steps 1-3 in the customizing a Memories slideshow section from above.
- Tap on Photos & Videos in the Slideshow Edit Menu.
- Scrub through the photos and video timeline until you find a photo that you don't want.
Tap on the Delete button on the bottom right corner to delete it from the slideshow (this does not delete the media from your Library, only the slideshow).
Source: iMoreTap Done to save your changes.
Tap Done again to save the slideshow.
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How to favorite a Memories slideshow
- Launch Photos on your iPhone or iPad.
Go to the For You tab.
Source: iMoreUnder Memories, tap See All.
Tap on a Memory that you want to view.
Source: iMoreTap on the options menu. That's the "..." button in the top right corner.
Select Add to Favorite Memories.
Source: iMoreGo back to the All Memories screen.
Tap Favorites in the top right corner to check out your Favorite memories.
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How to delete a Memory slideshow
- Launch Photos on your iPhone or iPad.
Go to the For You section.
Source: iMoreUnder Memories, tap See All.
Select a Memory you want to delete.
Source: iMoreTap on the options menu. That's the "..." button in the top right corner.
Select Delete Memory.
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How to see who was in your Memories slideshow
Part of learning how to use memories in the Photos app on iPhone or iPad, is knowing who was with you in the Memories slideshow. It's pretty simple, here's what you need to do.
- Launch Photos on your iPhone or iPad.
Go to the For You section.
Source: iMoreTap See All under the Memories section.
Tap on a Memory you'd like to view.
Source: iMoreScroll all the way down to the bottom where you see Groups & People.
Swipe left and right to view all of the people in your Memory.
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How to see where your Memories took place on a map
- Follow the instructions for seeing who was in your Memories slideshow section from above.
- Underneath Groups & People, you'll find the Places section.
Tap on the map to view where the photos in your Memories slideshow were taken.
Source: iMoreTap on Show Nearby Photos to view all photos taken in the map's vicinity, including ones that aren't included in the current Memories slideshow.
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Any questions?
If you have any questions about how to use Memories in the Photos app on iPhone or iPad, ask away in the comments!
Updated November 2020: Updated for iOS 14.
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