Tagging photos in Google Photos, specifically identifying and naming people in your pictures, is a simple process that helps you organize and easily search your vast photo library. This method focuses on adding names to the faces that Google Photos automatically detects.
Steps to Name People in Google Photos
Adding names to the faces in your photos allows Google Photos to group pictures by person, making it effortless to find all photos of a specific individual later. Here’s how you can do it based on the common method:
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Open Google Photos: Start by opening the Google Photos app on your mobile device or going to the Google Photos website in your web browser.
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Choose the Photo: Find the photo you want to tag (name) and select it to view it in full screen.
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Select the Info Icon: Tap the small "i" icon. This icon provides details about the photo, including capture date, location, device used, and critically, detected faces. On mobile, the icon is typically located at the bottom right of the screen. On the web, it's usually in the top right.
Icon Representation Purpose Location (Mobile) Location (Web) i (Info icon) View details Bottom Right Top Right (Circular faces) People section Info Panel Info Panel -
Add a Name (Under "People"): In the information panel that appears, scroll down until you find the "People" section. Here, you will see circles or squares around the faces Google Photos has detected in the photo. If a face is unnamed, you'll see an option to add a name. Tap on the face or the "Add a name" prompt associated with it.
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Enter the Person's Name: A text field will appear. Type the name of the person. As you type, Google Photos may suggest names from your contacts or people you've already named in other photos. Select the correct name or finish typing it and confirm.
Once you name a person, Google Photos learns to recognize that face and will often automatically group photos of that person together and suggest adding the name to other photos containing them.
Benefits of Naming People in Photos
- Easy Searching: Quickly find photos of specific friends or family members by typing their name in the Google Photos search bar.
- Automatic Grouping: Google Photos automatically creates albums or groups of photos for each person you name, making your library incredibly organized.
- Memories & Creations: Named individuals are often featured in automatically generated collages, animations, and "Memories" stories.
By following these steps, you effectively "tag" your photos by identifying the people within them, significantly enhancing the manageability and searchability of your Google Photos collection.
