How to Find Imports in the Photos App on an iPhone & iPad
Where do pictures and videos go when you save them to your iPhone or iPad? There's a section in the Photos app just for imported media, and you can filter and search your imports there, as well!
Are you wondering, "how do I find my photos and videos I imported to my iPhone?" There's a section just for imported media in the Photos app where you can easily find all the images and videos you've saved from text messages, the web, and more. We'll show you how to find Imports, and filter for pictures, video, edited media, and favorites, so it's easier to find the image or video you're searching for.
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How to Find Pictures & Videos You’ve Imported to Your iPhone
We've already gone over how to do a picture search by an object, how to search for a picture by location, and how to use Siri to search photos by time or location. For more great tutorials on organizing and finding your photos, check out our free Tip of the Day. Now, let's learn how to find the Imports tab in the Photos app on your iPhone or iPad, so you can find and filter all the pictures and videos you've imported to your phone or tablet.
- Open the Photos app.
- Tap the Albums tab.
- Scroll to the bottom of the page and tap Imports.
- To find a specific kind of imported photo, tap Filter.
- Tap the type of import you're looking for, then tap Done.
Leanne Hays
Leanne Hays has over a dozen years of experience writing for online publications. As a Feature Writer for iPhone Life, she has authored hundreds of how-to, Apple news, and gear review articles, as well as a comprehensive Photos App guide. Leanne holds degrees in education and science and loves troubleshooting and repair. This combination makes her a perfect fit as manager of our Ask an Expert service, which helps iPhone Life Insiders with Apple hardware and software issues.
In off-work hours, Leanne is a mother of two, homesteader, audiobook fanatic, musician, and learning enthusiast.
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