How to Label Faces in Google Photos
Tap the Google Photos icon., Make sure Face Grouping is on., Tap inside the search box., Tap the right arrow to view all faces., Tap a face to label., Tap “Who is this?” A text box will appear, with a “New name” box as well as contacts from which to...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Tap the Google Photos icon.
When you open the Google Photos app, you’ll see a list of your photos. -
Step 2: Make sure Face Grouping is on.
Otherwise, you won’t be able to group by face.Tap the ☰ menu and select “Settings.” Make sure the “Face Grouping” switch is in the On position. (You can turn this off at any time) Tap the back arrow to return to Photos. , The search menu will expand, containing a row of several small face photos.
If you don’t see any faces, this feature is unavailable in your country., Now you’ll see all the faces identified by Google in your photos.
Don’t panic if you see two photos of the same person in this list—you’ll be able to group them later. , A new screen will appear, with that person’s face at the top and the words “Who is this?” just beneath. ,, Because labels are just to help you search your photos, nobody will see this name except you. , The name will now be applied as that face’s label. , If you saw more than one face icon for this person, group them all by assigning them the same label.
You’ll see the face icons appear again. , You’ll see the “Who’s This?” box at the top left corner of the screen again. , The label and an icon of that person’s face will appear in the search results. , A pop-up will appear, asking “Are these the same person?” Both faces (of the same person) will appear just beneath these words. , You may have to repeat this process several times for the same person. -
Step 3: Tap inside the search box.
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Step 4: Tap the right arrow to view all faces.
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Step 5: Tap a face to label.
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Step 6: Tap “Who is this?” A text box will appear
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Step 7: with a “New name” box as well as contacts from which to choose.
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Step 8: Type or select a name.
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Step 9: Tap the checkmark or “Return” on the keyboard.
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Step 10: Tap in the search box.
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Step 11: Tap another photo of the person’s face.
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Step 12: Type the same label you typed previously.
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Step 13: Tap the label in the search results.
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Step 14: Tap “Yes.” Now both faces are assigned to the same label
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Step 15: meaning that when you type that label
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Step 16: photos Google associates with both face icons will appear in the search results.
Detailed Guide
When you open the Google Photos app, you’ll see a list of your photos.
Otherwise, you won’t be able to group by face.Tap the ☰ menu and select “Settings.” Make sure the “Face Grouping” switch is in the On position. (You can turn this off at any time) Tap the back arrow to return to Photos. , The search menu will expand, containing a row of several small face photos.
If you don’t see any faces, this feature is unavailable in your country., Now you’ll see all the faces identified by Google in your photos.
Don’t panic if you see two photos of the same person in this list—you’ll be able to group them later. , A new screen will appear, with that person’s face at the top and the words “Who is this?” just beneath. ,, Because labels are just to help you search your photos, nobody will see this name except you. , The name will now be applied as that face’s label. , If you saw more than one face icon for this person, group them all by assigning them the same label.
You’ll see the face icons appear again. , You’ll see the “Who’s This?” box at the top left corner of the screen again. , The label and an icon of that person’s face will appear in the search results. , A pop-up will appear, asking “Are these the same person?” Both faces (of the same person) will appear just beneath these words. , You may have to repeat this process several times for the same person.
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