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How to Sort Photos by Face on Windows 10 & 11
Everything you need to successfully group your photos by face
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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The Windows operating keeps getting better with every release, withtantalizing featuresto improve user experience. One feature users are looking to explore on Windows 10, and 11 is the ability to sort photos by face.
This feature allows you to group photos of your friends and family by facial recognition. It sounds interesting, right? Read on how to learn how to take advantage of the feature.
Can I group photos by face on Windows?
Yes, you can group pictures by face onWindows 10 and 11 with the Photos app. However, this feature is not available on versions of the Photo app.
What’s more, you can link these photos to contacts using the People tab. So, there are many possibilities to explore with this feature, and we will discuss them in detail in the next section of this guide.
However, it must be noted that you need to determine the version of the Photos app you are using. You need to have the Photos Legacy app on your PC to use this feature, especially on Windows 11.
If you seeUpdatedin theAboutsection of your app, then that is not it. You will need to download the Photos Legacy app by clicking the Get Photos Legacy button in the latest Photos app.
On Windows 10, however, the July 2019 update of the Photos app should do.
How can I sort photos by face on Windows 11?
1. Activate facial grouping
With this, you have enabled facial recognition. Windows should now sort your photos by face under the People tab. You will see different picture groupings with a face representing each of the groups.
Note that facial grouping is only available on Windows 10 (2019.19061.17310.0, the July 2019 Photos app version, or later) and Windows 11 (some versions of Windows 11 if you have the Photos Legacy app).
If you do not meet the above requirements, you might not be able to use the feature.
2. Name and link your facial groupings to contacts
By doing this, you can now sort your Photos by face on Windows 11 and link them to your contacts. Also, you now find your friends using the names assigned, contact info, or any other tags used for grouping.
How can I sort photos by face on Windows 10?
The process of sorting by face is basically the same on Windows 10 and 11. You only need to check your OS and Photos app version.
If you have Windows 10 (2019.19061.17310.0, the July 2019 Photos app version, or later), you should be able to perform the task following the steps above.
This is the end of this detailed guide on how to sort your photos by face on Windows 10 and 11. We have covered everything you need to know, with no stone left unturned.
Also, the steps are the same on Windows 10 and 11. So, just open your Photos app and follow the instructions above. Similarly, if you need a list of thebest photo management appsto complement the photos app, check our guide on the topic.
Feel free to let us know in the comments below if you encounter any problems performing the steps above.
More about the topics:Windows 10 Photos app,Windows 11 Software & Apps
Ola-Hassan Bolaji
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A Computer Engineering graduate, he has spent most of his life reading and writing about computers.
He finds joy in simplifying complex topics into simple solutions for PC users. The quality of his work and providing step-wise tested and proven solutions to PC issues are all that matter to him.
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He’s a Computer Engineering graduate who has spent most of his life reading and writing about computers & operating systems.
