Filter and sort the photo library on iPhone

You can sort items in your photo library to appear by the date they were added or by the date they were taken.

1. Go to the Photos app on your iPhone.

2. Swipe down on the photo grid.

3. Tap , then choose one of the following options:

   • Sort by Recently Added: Photos and videos you added most recently appear at the bottom of the library.

   • Sort by Date Captured: Photos and videos are sorted by the date they were taken, instead of the date they were added to the library.

You can apply filters to your photo library to display only particular items—such as videos, favorites, or items not in an album—and temporarily hide everything else.

1. Go to the Photos app on your iPhone.

2. Swipe down on the photo grid.

3. Tap , then tap Filter.

4. Tap the filter you want to apply.

   Tip: You can apply multiple filters at the same time. For example, tap Photos and Edited to see only photos you’ve edited.

5. To remove the filters and return to the full library, tap All Items.

By default, screenshots, photos and videos synced from your Mac, and photos and videos shared with you in the Messages app automatically appear in your photo library. You can hide these items to reduce clutter.

1. Go to the Photos app on your iPhone.

2. Swipe down on the photo grid.

3. Tap , then tap View Options.

4. Tap Screenshots, From My Mac, or Shared with You to hide these items in your library. To stop hiding them, tap the option again.