Identifying and Managing People and Pets in Photos on iPad
The Photos app on your iPad is designed to intelligently recognize and organize your photos and videos. It can identify people, dogs, and cats, grouping them into the People & Pets album.
Naming People and Pets:
You can easily name individuals and pets directly from a photo or video, or within the People & Pets album itself. Once named, the app can identify them across your entire library.
To name a person or pet from a photo or video:
- Open the photo or video.
- Tap the question mark next to the unrecognized person or pet.
- Enter their name and confirm.
To name a person or pet from the People & Pets album:
- Open the People & Pets album.
- Tap the person or pet you want to name.
- Tap Add Name and enter the name.
Finding Photos of a Specific Person or Pet:
- People & Pets Album: Directly access photos of a specific person or pet within this album.
- Search: Use the search bar to find photos by name.
Customizing Your People & Pets Experience:
- Key Photo: Set a representative photo for each person or pet.
- Favorites: Mark frequently interacted-with individuals and pets as favorites.
- Misidentifications: Correct any mistakes made by the app.
- Sorting: Organize the People & Pets album alphabetically or manually.
- Feature Less: Reduce the prominence of specific individuals or pets in Memories and Featured Photos.
- Removal: Remove a person or pet from the album altogether.
Note: To ensure seamless syncing across your Apple devices, enable iCloud Photos and sign in with the same Apple ID on all devices.
