To sort photos by face in Windows 10, you need to enable the facial grouping feature within the Photos app. This feature scans your photos, identifies faces, and groups similar faces together, allowing you to organize your collection by the people in them.
The process involves navigating through the Windows Photos app settings to activate its built-in facial recognition and grouping capabilities. Once enabled, the app will automatically begin processing your photo library.
Step-by-Step Guide to Enable Facial Grouping
Follow these precise steps to turn on the facial grouping feature in your Windows 10 Photos app:
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Open the Photos App:
- In the search box on the taskbar, type
photos. - From the search results, select the Photos app.
- In the search box on the taskbar, type
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Navigate to the People Tab:
- Once the Photos app is open, locate and select the People tab. This tab is specifically designed to manage and view photos organized by individuals.
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Access Settings:
- In the upper-right corner of the Photos app, look for and select See more (represented by three dots
...). - From the dropdown menu that appears, select Settings.
- In the upper-right corner of the Photos app, look for and select See more (represented by three dots
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Turn on Facial Grouping:
- Within the Settings menu, you will find an option related to facial recognition or grouping. Look for and turn on the facial grouping feature. This setting enables the app to scan your photos and group them by faces automatically.
What Happens After Enabling Facial Grouping?
Once you've enabled the facial grouping feature:
- The Photos app will start scanning your entire photo library for faces. This process may take some time depending on the size of your collection.
- Identified faces will be grouped together under the "People" tab.
- You can then name these groups, helping you quickly find all photos of a specific person.
- The app will continue to scan for new faces in any new photos you add.
By following these steps, you can effectively sort your photos by face, making it easier to manage and rediscover memories featuring specific individuals in your Windows 10 photo collection.
