How to create automatic albums in Microsoft Photos step by step

Microsoft Photos is a tool integrated into Windows which allows users to manage images and videos in a simple way. With this application, users can organize their photos, edit them and create albums automatically without the need to use third-party programs.

If you're a Windows user and would like to take advantage of the automatic albums feature in Microsoft Photos, here's how to do it step by step, plus details on how it works and additional options to customize your image collections.

How automatic album creation works in Microsoft Photos

One of the coolest features of the Photos app on Windows is that it can generate albums automatically. This feature allows you to group images based on the when and where y location in which they were taken, thus facilitating their organization.

To access automatic albums, follow these steps:

• Open the Microsoft Photos app on your Windows device.
• Go to the section Álbumes within the application
• Here you will see albums automatically created by the application, based on criteria such as dates or places.

These albums can be edited to add or remove images and personalize its content.

How to create a personalized photo album

If automatic organization does not meet your needs or you want to create an album with specific images, you can do it manually as follows:

1. Open the Microsoft Photos app.
2. Select the tab Álbumes and click Create new album.
3. Select the photos you want to include in the album.
4. Modify the name from the album and adjust the image selection before saving.

Edit and share albums

Once you've created an album, you have the option to modify it to your liking. Microsoft Photos allows you to change the title, add or remove photos and select one cover image.

To do this, open the album you want to modify and select the option Edit. From here you can:

• Add or remove images.
• Rename the album.
• Select a custom cover.

If you want to share the album with other people, just click the button Share album and choose the option you prefer, either sending it by email or through OneDrive.

Save photos and videos to OneDrive automatically

If you use OneDrive, you can set the app to automatically back up your photos and videos. To do this:

1. Open the OneDrive app on your device.
2. Click on the account image at the top.
3. Choose Configuration and then Camera Backup.
4. Activate the option Backup and choose the folders you want to back up.

This will allow you to access your images from any device with your OneDrive account.

Troubleshooting Auto Albums

If automatic albums are not appearing or are not being created correctly, you can try these steps to fix it:

• Make sure the Microsoft Photos app is updated.
• Please check your gallery settings and make sure the correct folders are included.
• Try restarting the app or the work if the changes are not reflected.

The Microsoft Photos app offers several options for efficiently organizing and managing images. From automatically created albums to the ability to share and edit collections, this tool makes it easy to manage your memories without any extra hassle.