Creating a new folder directly within the Windows 11 Photos app is a straightforward way to organize your picture collection.
To create a new folder in the Windows 11 Photos app, you first need to select Folders in the navigation pane and then choose Add a folder.
Steps to Create a New Folder
Here's a simple breakdown of how to create a folder and start organizing your images:
- Open the Photos App: Launch the Photos app from your Start menu or taskbar.
- Navigate to Folders: On the left-hand side navigation pane, find and select the Folders option.
- Add a Folder: Look for and select the Add a folder option, which is typically represented by a plus (+) icon or similar.
- Name Your Folder: You will be prompted to name your new folder. Choose a descriptive name that helps you identify the contents easily.
Once the folder is created, it will appear under the "Folders" section in the navigation pane.
How to Add Photos to Your New Folder
After creating your folder, you can start populating it with your photos. The Photos app provides easy ways to do this:
- Dragging and Dropping: You can drag photos directly from other locations within the Photos app or even from File Explorer into your new folder listed in the navigation pane.
- Copy and Paste: Select the photos you want to move or copy, press
Ctrl + Cto copy (orCtrl + Xto cut), navigate to your new folder, and pressCtrl + Vto paste them inside.
These methods allow you to efficiently move or copy existing photos into your newly created organizational structure.
Organizing Photos with Tags
While creating folders is a primary method for organizing by location, the Windows 11 Photos app also supports using tags. Tags are a useful way to categorize photos across different folders or to mark photos with specific keywords, events, or people, allowing for flexible searching and sorting regardless of where the image file is stored on your computer.
Using a combination of folders and tags can provide a robust system for managing even large photo libraries.
