Microsoft Photos for PC Windows

Microsoft Photos for Windows

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Overview

Microsoft Photos is a rich media experience that empowers you to do more with your photos and videos. The newly redesigned and reengineered Photos app is intuitive, elegant, and seamlessly woven into the fabric of Windows. View, organize, and share photos from your PC, OneDrive, iCloud Photos (only on Windows 11) and other devices all from one fast, beautiful gallery. Viewing your photos and videos has never been better in Microsoft Photos for Windows. Using our viewer, you will be drawn into an immersive viewing and editing experience. Consumer Health Data Privacy Policy: https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=2259814

Features

• View and organize all your photos and videos in a multi-source, lightning fast "All Photos" gallery.• Back up your photos to OneDrive to keep them protected and accessible across all your devices, and manage your storage, directly from the Photos app.• View, edit, and compare images in multi-view.• Connect your iCloud Photos account and view in a dedicated iCloud Photos gallery, or in the All Photos gallery. (only on Windows 11)• Import from your camera, mobile device, or external drive seamlessly.• Relive memories and view photos and videos in a slideshow, complete with animations, transitions, and music (select from 24 original tracks). (only on Windows 11)• Use AI editing tools powered by Microsoft Designer, such as Generative Erase or Background Blur, to create more vivid and powerful images.

What's new

• Easy Access to Key Photos Actions: Important actions such as "Start slideshow" and "Share" are now right on the main viewing screen instead of hidden inside the overflow menu. • Dedicated section for Microsoft apps: We have grouped all the Microsoft apps shortcuts together so you can easily launch Windows Photos, Clipchamp or OneDrive. • Photo metadata details and the dynamic zoom slider can now be found at the bottom of the screen. • Device Import Options: We have introduced a new feature that lets you choose and manage when to begin transferring photos and videos from local devices at your convenience. • Viewer Performance: This release also comes with our new WASDK multi-process performance lifts that improve viewer load time by 2.1 times. • Edit with Designer: We have introduced an integration with Microsoft Designer so you can access AI image editing tools directly from the Photos app. Available on Windows 11 to start and currently limited to users within specific countries. iCloud is a trademark of Apple Inc. Tell us what features you\’d like to see next by clicking ... > Settings > Send feedback.

Additional Information

  • Developed by Microsoft Corporation
  • Version 2025.02.27
  • Requires

    Available on: PC, Surface Hub, Xbox console, Mobile, HoloLens

    OS: Windows 10 version 19045.4717 or higher

  • Published 2014-10-10
  • Size 949.5 MB
  • File Type appx/msix
  • Language
    Afrikaans
    Albanian
    Amharic
    Arabic
    Armenian
    Assamese
    Azerbaijani
    Bangla (Bangladesh)
    Bangla (India)
    Basque
    Belarusian
    Bosnian (Latin, Bosnia and Herzegovina)
    Bulgarian
    Catalan
    Chinese (Simplified)
    Chinese (Traditional)
    Croatian
    Czech
    Danish
    Dutch
    English (United Kingdom)
    English (United States)
    Estonian
    Filipino
    Finnish
    French
    French (Canada)
    Galician
    Georgian
    German
    Greek
    Gujarati
    Hausa (Latin)
    Hebrew
    Hindi
    Hungarian
    Icelandic
    Indonesian
    Irish
    Italian
    Japanese
    Kannada
    Kazakh
    Khmer
    Kiswahili
    Konkani
    Korean
    Lao
    Latvian
    Lithuanian
    Luxembourgish
    Macedonian
    Malay
    Malayalam
    Maltese
    Maori
    Marathi
    Nepali
    Norwegian (Bokmål)
    Odia
    Persian
    Polish
    Portuguese (Brazil)
    Portuguese (Portugal)
    Punjabi (India)
    Quechua
    Romanian
    Russian
    Scottish Gaelic
    Serbian
    Serbian (Cyrillic, Bosnia and Herzegovina)
    Serbian (Latin, Serbia)
    Slovak
    Slovenian (Slovenia)
    Spanish (Mexico)
    Spanish (Spain)
    Swedish
    Tamil
    Tatar
    Telugu
    Thai
    Turkish
    Ukrainian
    Urdu
    Uyghur
    Uzbek
    Valencian
    Vietnamese
    Welsh
  • Permissions

    Uses all system resources

    Use your webcam

    Use your microphone

    Use your contacts

    Define enterprise-specific policies for your device

    Use data stored on an external storage device

    Use your video library

    Use your pictures library

    Access your Internet connection and act as a server.

    Access your home or work networks

    Use your music library

    Read contact information

    Access your Internet connection

    Close themselves and their own windows, and delay the closing of their app

    Gather information about other apps

    Manage other apps directly

  • Microsoft Store ID 9wzdncrfjbh4

How to download and install Microsoft Photos from the Microsoft

To download and install Microsoft Photos for PC from Microsoft, here are two methods you can follow. You can access the app directly on the Microsoft Store.

Method 1: Download and Install via the Microsoft Store

This is the most straightforward and secure way to get Microsoft Photos.

Step 1: Open the Microsoft Store

  • Click the Start Menu (Windows logo) at the bottom-left corner of your screen.
  • Search for Microsoft Store in the search bar and open it.
  • Step 2: Search for Microsoft Photos

  • In the Microsoft Store, type Microsoft Photos into the search bar at the top and press Enter.
  • Select the app from the search results to open its detail page.
  • Step 3: Download and Install

  • Click the Get button (if the app is free) or Install to begin the download.
  • The app will automatically install after the download is complete.
  • Step 4: Access the App

  • Once installed, you can find Microsoft Photos in your Start Menu or Apps List.
  • Open the app and follow the on-screen instructions to use.
  • Method 2: Download from the Official Microsoft Website

    If you prefer downloading directly from the web, you can use the official Microsoft website.

    Step 1: Visit the Microsoft Photos Page

  • Open your browser and go to the Microsoft Photos page
  • Step 2: Download the App

  • Click the Get in Store app button on the webpage.
  • This will redirect you to the Microsoft Store app on your PC.
  • Step 3: Install Microsoft Photos

  • Follow the same steps as in Method 1 to download and install Microsoft Photos.
  • Step 4: Use Microsoft Photos

  • Launch Microsoft Photos from your Start Menu or Apps List.
  • Tips for a Smooth Installation

  • Ensure your PC is connected to the internet.
  • Keep your Windows operating system updated for the best performance.
  • Conclusion:

    Both methods ultimately utilize the Microsoft Store, ensuring the app's safety and reliability. Whether you prefer browsing within the Store or starting via the website, both approaches lead you to successfully download and install Microsoft Photos.
    Microsoft Photos for PC Windows

    Microsoft Photos for PC

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