Photos guideAbout 2 minVerified

Search your photo and video library

Search your photo and video library — verified step-by-step guidance.

Follow a clear sequence grounded in current Apple documentation.

When this helps

Labels can vary slightly by iOS version and current settings.

STEPS

How to do it

  1. 1

    Open Search

    Tap Search at the bottom-right of Photos.

  2. 2

    Enter what you want to find

    Enter a date, location, named person or pet, category, event, text in a photo, or another search term.

  3. 3

    Open a result

    Tap a suggestion or search result to view the matching photos and videos.

When you are done

Done.

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