Phone full of photos and running out of storage... Can't find the photo you want. Let's solve these problems with photo organization tips.
Why Photos Accumulate
- Burst mode creates too many shots
- Taking multiple shots of same scene
- Screenshots mixed in
- Too lazy to delete, so they pile up
Basic Organization Steps
1. Delete Unwanted Photos
First delete obviously unwanted photos:
- Blurry photos
- Out-of-focus photos
- Failures from multiple same-scene shots
- Outdated screenshots
- Accidental shots
2. Organize Duplicates
Keep only the best shot when you have multiple similar photos. Burst mode shots especially have many duplicates.
3. Categorize into Albums
Use your phone's album (folder) feature to categorize by event or date:
- 2025 Wedding
- 2025 Summer Vacation
- Kids' Growth Record
- Pet Photos
Cloud-Based Organization
Using Google Photos
Google Photos auto-recognizes faces and places for convenient searching. Search by name or "beach" etc.
Using iCloud
iPhone users can utilize iCloud Photos. Choose between "Download Originals" or "Optimize Storage."
Using PicTomo for Organization
Creating PicTomo albums for each event naturally organizes photos.
- Event participants' photos gather in one place
- Easy to search "photos from that event" later
- Simple backup via batch download
Regular Organization Tips
- Weekly: Delete unwanted photos from the week
- Monthly: Categorize into albums
- Yearly: Select annual best shots for photo book creation
Summary
The key to photo organization is doing it regularly. Letting them pile up makes it overwhelming, but forming a habit makes it manageable. Keep precious memories organized and easy to review.