How Do I Name a Face on My iPhone?
Naming faces on your iPhone's Photos app allows you to efficiently organize your photo library by individuals, making it simpler to find and browse pictures of specific people. This feature is managed within the dedicated "People" album.
Steps to Name a Face in the Photos App
Follow these detailed steps to assign a name to a detected face on your iPhone:
- Open the Photos App: Begin by tapping the Photos app icon, typically found on your iPhone's Home screen.
- Navigate to the People Album:
- Tap the Albums tab located at the bottom of your screen.
- Scroll down until you find the "People & Places" section, then tap on People. Here, you will see detected faces, some of which may be identified by a question mark or labeled as "Add Name."
- Select the Unnamed Person:
- Tap on the specific face or group of faces you wish to name. This action opens a dedicated album displaying all photos of that individual.
- At the top of this album, you'll typically find an area labeled "Add Name" or a similar prompt. Tap this to proceed.
- Assign and Confirm the Name:
- Name if the person is in your contacts: You can select their name from the list when it appears. The Photos app intelligently suggests names from your iPhone's contact list.
- If the person is not in your contacts or you prefer a new name: Simply type the desired name into the search bar.
- Once you have selected or manually entered the name, tap Done in the upper right corner of the screen to confirm the name. This completes the process to put a name to a face in your photo collection.
Enhancing Your People Albums
Beyond basic naming, the Photos app offers several features to help you manage your People albums more effectively:
- Set a Feature Photo: You can select a preferred photo to represent each person in the People album. Tap on the person's album, then tap the More button (three dots) in the upper right corner, and select "Set Feature Photo."
- Merge Duplicate People: If the Photos app has created multiple entries for the same individual, you can merge them. Go to the main "People" album, tap More (three dots), choose "Merge People," and then select the duplicate entries to combine them.
- Correct Misidentified Faces: If a photo has been incorrectly associated with a person, you can remove it from their album. Tap the photo, then tap the Share icon, scroll down, and select "This is Not [Person's Name]."
- Remove a Person: To remove someone entirely from your People album (without deleting the actual photos), tap on their album, then the More button (three dots), and select "Remove This Person."
