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Photos description
Apple Photos is a software application for managing and editing photos. Available on Apple devices, Photos provides tools to organize, edit, and share images. Its features are designed to be user-friendly for a general audience. Photos also offers seamless integration with Apple's iCloud storage service, allowing users to sync their photo libraries across multiple devices.
Who is Photos best for
Apple Photos is a user-friendly photo management and editing app for Apple users. Features include smart albums, easy editing tools, and seamless iCloud integration. Users love the Memories feature and simple retouching tools but dislike slow iCloud syncing and limited local storage control.
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Best for small, medium, and large companies.
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Ideal for various sectors, including Healthcare, Finance, E-commerce, Retail, and more.
Photos features
| Supported Photos supports adjusting brightness, contrast, and other lighting aspects. |
| Supported Photos supports uploading, storing, managing, and editing video files. |
| Supported Photos supports cropping images on macOS and iOS. |
| Supported Photos app allows adjusting colors on Mac and iPhone. |
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Photos reviews
We've summarised 743 Photos reviews (Photos G2 reviews) and summarised the main points below.
- Smart albums feature is great for organizing
- Filters are very similar to professional photo editors
- Auto tool is very user-friendly
- Automatic location tagging
- Easy to use for 15 years
- Simple editing tools available
- Easy access on all devices
- Retouching tool is great
- Easy cropping and adjustments
- Installed by default on iPhones
- Lots of options for basic editing
- Memories feature is the best
- Face recognition is increasingly becoming better
- Good media manager
- Easy to organize photos and videos
- Search capabilities
- iCloud syncing and updating can be slow
- More control over which images/albums get stored locally could be nice
- It would be ideal for Photos to have a backup cloud so that the app itself would take up less room
- Deleting photos from shared WhatsApp groups is difficult
- It would be great if Photos could give you access to free tools that allow you to rework images quickly
- Photos could use a way to classify photos in folder by face or location
- Photos are not linked with Files
- A feature to make collages could make it better
- Storage space could be increased
- Photos are not synced between devices unless you use iCloud
- It takes time to load all photos at a glance
- It would be good to have an editor tool that can remove blemishes or items in photo that clutter a shot
- Photos can get sluggish if you have tens of thousands of images to load
- This does not have unlimited storage
- Photos are not linked with Files
- Not enough option to design
Photos pricing
The commentary is based on 30 reviews from Photos G2 reviews.
Google Photos offers generous free storage, but users often mention storage limits and the need to purchase additional space for extensive photo libraries. Some appreciate its free features, while others find the paid features desirable but express cost concerns. iCloud storage costs are also a recurring concern for Apple Photos users.
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Photos FAQ
What is Photos and what does Photos do?
Apple Photos is a user-friendly photo management and editing application available on Apple devices. It offers tools for organizing, editing, and sharing images, along with seamless iCloud integration for syncing across devices. Photos provides basic editing features, smart albums, and facial recognition.
How does Photos integrate with other tools?
Photos seamlessly integrates with iCloud, enabling effortless photo syncing and backup across Apple devices. It also works with other Apple apps and services, creating a cohesive ecosystem for managing and sharing visual content.
What the main competitors of Photos?
Top alternatives to Apple Photos include Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic for professional editing, ON1 Photo RAW for all-in-one editing and organization, and ACDSee for comprehensive photo management. Other options include Canva for design and graphics, and Adobe Firefly for AI-powered creative tools.
Is Photos legit?
Yes, Apple Photos is safe and legitimate software developed by Apple. It's pre-installed on Apple devices and integrates seamlessly with iCloud for photo syncing and storage. Users generally love its ease of use and smart organization features.
How much does Photos cost?
Photos pricing is not publicly available. Contact the vendor directly to determine if Photos is worth the investment for your specific needs.
Is Photos customer service good?
Customer support for Photos is generally considered good. Users highlight its ease of use and integration with other apps. One review specifically mentioned the quick customer support due to it being a Google product. While some users mention difficulties with storage and organization, these are not related to customer service.
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Michal has worked at startups for many years and writes about topics relating to software selection and IT management. As a former consultant for Bain, a business advisory company, he also knows how to understand needs of any business and find solutions to its problems.
Tymon is a seasoned CTO who loves finding the perfect tools for any task. He recently headed up the tech department at Batmaid, a well-known Swiss company, where he managed about 60 software purchases, including CX, HR, Payroll, Marketing automation and various developer tools.