How do I apply an edit to all photos on my iPhone?

Applying the same edits to multiple photos on your iPhone is a straightforward process using the built-in Photos app. While there isn't a single "apply to all" button for your entire library, you can easily copy edits from one photo and paste them onto many others, effectively achieving a consistent look across a selected group of images.

How to Copy and Paste Edits to Multiple Photos on Your iPhone

The iPhone's Photos app allows you to transfer edits from one photo or video to others, saving you time and ensuring visual consistency. This feature is particularly useful for applying the same filter, cropping, or lighting adjustments to a series of shots taken in similar conditions.

Step 1: Copying Edits from a Source Photo

First, you need to prepare the photo that contains the desired edits. This will serve as your template.

1. Open the photo or video that contains the edits you want to copy. Navigate to the photo in your Photos app that already has the perfect adjustments you wish to replicate.
2. Review and fine-tune your edits: Before copying, take a moment to review all the applied edits. If there are any specific adjustments (like a certain crop or filter) that you don't want to copy, you can turn them off temporarily by tapping on the individual edit controls and selecting the 'off' state.
3. Tap "..." (More) and then "Copy Edits": Once you're satisfied, tap the "..." (three dots) icon, usually located in the top-right corner of the screen. From the options that appear, tap Copy Edits. This action copies all the current adjustments to your iPhone's clipboard.

Step 2: Pasting Edits to Multiple Target Photos

Now that the edits are copied, you can apply them to as many photos as you wish.

1. Navigate to your target photos: Return to your photo library or an album where the target photos are located.
2. Tap "Select" and choose your photos: In the top-right corner of the album or library view, tap the Select button.
   • Tap the thumbnails of the photos you want to paste the edits onto: Individually tap on each photo you wish to apply the edits to. A blue checkmark will appear on selected photos. You can select dozens or even hundreds of photos this way.
   • Alternatively, you can open a single photo or video if you only need to paste edits to one specific item.
3. Tap "..." (More) and then "Paste Edits": Once you have selected all the desired photos (or opened a single one), tap the "..." (three dots) icon at the bottom-right or top-right of the screen. From the contextual menu that appears, tap Paste Edits.

The edits will now be applied to all the selected photos, maintaining the same adjustments you copied from the source image.

Tips for Efficient Batch Editing

To make the most of this powerful feature, consider these practical insights:

• Batch Selection: When selecting multiple photos, you can drag your finger across a row or grid of thumbnails to quickly select many photos at once, rather than tapping them individually.
• Consistency is Key: This feature is invaluable for maintaining a consistent aesthetic across photo series, such as travel photos, event shots, or product photography.
• Review Before Copying: Always double-check your source photo's edits to ensure only the desired adjustments are copied. Unwanted edits can be turned off before copying.
• Experiment with Edits: Feel free to experiment with different editing styles on a single photo, then apply the most pleasing result to your entire batch.

This method allows for broad application of edits, effectively serving the need to apply an edit to a large collection of photos on your iPhone.