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Version 22 Release Notes

 

Mylio Photos 22.3 - 7644

 

Updated August 29, 2023

Version: 22.3 - 7644

macOS Build: 22.3.7642 (no change)

Windows Build: 22.3.7642 (no change)

iOS Build: 22.3.7644

Android Build: 22.3.7644

 

  • Changes and Bug Fixes

    • Compatibility improvements for Android devices

    • iOS App Store changes

 

 

Be sure to UPDATE the app on all your devices

 

 

 

Mylio Photos 22.3 - 7642

 

Updated August 21, 2023

 

Version: 22.3 - 7642

macOS Build: 22.3.7642

Windows Build: 22.3.7642

iOS Build: 22.3.7642

Android Build: 22.3.7642

 

  • Changes and Bug Fixes

    • Improved compatibility for Android OS API

    • Enhanced UI for login in on Mobile devices

    • Fix issue that prevented setting folder sync policies from the Sync Panel

  • More Camera Support - added support and enhancements for several new cameras and formats.

    • Panasonic DMC-FZ330

    • Panasonic DMC-G81

    • Sony A7R III A (ILCE-7RM3A)

 

 

Be sure to UPDATE the app on all your devices

 

 

Mylio Photos 22.3 - 7640

Updated July 19, 2023

Version: 22.3 - 7640

macOS Build: 22.3.7640

Windows Build: 22.3.7640

iOS Build: 22.3.7640

Android Build: 22.3.7640

 

Enhanced Features

  • Enhanced S3 and OneDrive Performance

    • Improved uploaded performance and fixed some bugs related to S3 and OneDrive cloud services.

  • More Camera Support - added support and enhancements for several new cameras and formats.

    • Canon EOS R100

    • Panasonic Lumix FZ-1000 II (non-US)

    • Panasonic Lumix DC-TZ220D

    • Sony A7 - crop mode

Be sure to UPDATE the app on all your devices

Mylio Photos 22.3

Updated July 6, 2023

Version: 22.3

macOS Build: 22.3.7639

Windows Build: 22.3.7639

iOS Build: 22.3.7639

Android Build: 22.3.7639

New and Enhanced Features

  • Family History Metadata

    • Supports the new standards released by The Family History Metadata Working Group (FHMWG) - (https://savemetadata.org)

    • Access the most important fields when organizing Family History and Genealogy projects with this new section of the info panel.

    • Intended for those who want to organize images and add metadata before posting to family history websites

    • Metadata such as face tags, geolocations, and dates, is written to additional fields that match the agreed-upon standards.

  • Guided Import Tool - new tool makes it easy to see all your import options in one view.

    • Appears by default when you set up a new device.

    • Invoke on-demand on a computer device from File -> Guided Import

  • By Date QuickFilters - Easily see a timeline tree view of all the photos in your library.

    • By Year | Decade > Year > Month > Day > Time of Day

    • By Month | See all the pictures taken on a particular day of a month. For example, every Fourth of July.

    • By Day | The numerical day of the month as well as special searches for On This Day and Last Day of Month

    • By Day of Week | Your standard days of the week, but also organized by their position within a month.

    • By Time of Day | Search by time of day, such as morning, afternoon, night.

    • By Season | The seasons you observe (these can be adjusted under Settings > LifeCalendar)

    • By Date Range | A specific time range like yesterday, last year, etc.

    • By Custom | Choose a specific date to filter by.

  • Default Crop Setting - Added ability to set the crop tool to your preference and then click the gear icon to set it as the new Default

    • Choose options like Original and free, as well as specific and custom aspect ratios.

  • New SmartTags - new and improved SmartTags to help you cull photos.

    • Exposure - finds overexposed or underexposed phots

    • Person Tags - finds Eyes Open/Eyes Closed and Smiling/Not Smiling

    • Fix UK English localization

    • Updated models for SmartTags

  • Visual Properties QuickFilters - filter for photos using essential EXIF data and visual properties such as a particular focal length or shutter speed.

    • By Edited

    • By Cropped

    • By Orientations

    • By Aspect Ratio

    • By Aperture

    • By ISO

    • By White Balance

    • By Exposure Bias

    • By Focal Length

    • By Shutter Speed

    • By Metering Mode

    • By Flash

  • Updated and Improved User Settings - more controls, and they are rearranged for clarity.

    • Mylio Photos+ members can now adjust the settings on all their devices remotely.

    • Most settings offer global control for synced settings across all devices, making it easier to help manage a device for a family member on your account.

  • Syncing controls moved to Device Panel

    • Adjust settings remotely for other devices

    • More control over syncing behavior

    • Create time-based device syncing profiles

    • Backup by decade or year or keep the most recent photos always synced

    • Sync Panel Compact mode better communicates the status for Connected vs. Available

  • Improved Photo DeDupe and Photo DeClutter tools - Launching either tool from a Folder or Album automatically applies a filter based on the container.

  • Social Media Group - Newly imported Social media photos have their own group in Folder view.

    • Easier to see and find photos originating from Social Media.

    • Support for Facebook, Instagram, and Flickr

    • Support for login into and importing multiple Social Media accounts.

Note: For existing users, reimport from one social media site to recreate the new group. You can then move any existing folders into the group.

  • Folder Improvements

    • Changed the sort order so the list is now alphabetical

    • Better results when using the filter box in the folder tree.

    • You can add a New Folder when setting up linked folders. This makes it easier to create a new destination for imports.

  • New Viewing Shortcuts

    • Press Shift+F to view the current image full-screen and hide the user interface.

    • Press Shift+F to exit and view a standard view.

    • Press G when in a single or full-screen view to return to Grid view

  • By File Size QuickFilter

    • Find files based on their storage size range.

    • Use “size” term follow by a value in bytes to create a custom size filter

  • New Shortcuts for QuickReview mode - these shortcuts can be used while in QuickReview mode on a computer or laptop:

    • 1–5 Rate with stars

    • 6–0 Rate with labels

    • P or W mark as Pick

    • X or S mark as Reject

    • Q or E Rotate image left/right

    • A or D Navigate to previous or next photo

    • Z zoom the photo to check details

    • C Crop the image

  • New Help Tools

    • Guided overlay mode on the desktop when clicking the Help shortcut.

    • You can also press the ? or / key to view the guide.

    • Clicking the main help menu or the more menu (…) and choosing Help still shows the traditional Help menu.

  • More Camera Support - added support and enhancements for several new cameras and formats.

    • Fujifilm X-S20

    • Nikon Z8

    • Panasonic Lumix DC-TZ220D

    • Sony ZV-1 II

  • Easier Logins- Newer accounts (created after March 15, 2023) have been set up to use login link style verification where you’d click a link on the email sent to your same device. We’ve now added PIN logins so you can type in also type unique code making it easier to log in a new device if you can’t receive an email on that device.

 

Bugs fixes

Many fixes to previously reported issues including:

  • Using the dropdown search option correctly adds a new search

  • GPS Annotations now display correctly on smaller rows

  • Flags can now be combined with Photos filter

  • Can now filter for multiple cameras in the same category with QuickFilters

  • Fixed occasional out of memory crashes on startup and during Photo DeDupe

  • Fixed a redraw issue for the phone app that could push the interface down when you rotated the screen.

  • Addressed an issue that could prevent Microsoft OneDrive devices from syncing

  • Selecting File Types in the Library Stats section of the Dashboard now returns valid results

  • Label QuickFilters now work for all languages

  • Fix an out of memory issue affecting iOS devices and large libraries

  • Rename “eject” drive to “disconnect” drive under the Devices Panel

  • Added the ability to include ratings for documents

  • And many other minor cosmetic and UI fixes

Be sure to UPDATE the app on all your devices

Updated June 21, 2023

Version: Mylio Photos 22.2 - 7619

macOS Build: 22.2.7619

Windows Build: 22.2.7619

iOS Build: 22.2.7619

Android Build: 22.2.7619

Bug Fixes

  • Addressed a performance issue with Smart Tags on devices without optimized or original images.

  • Improved stability for an issue that could cause Mylio to crash during image analysis.

If your device is experiencing a consistent crash you can manually download the updated version from https://mylio.com or https://account.mylio.com

Updated June 16, 2023

Version: Mylio Photos 22.2 - 7614

macOS Build: 22.2.7614

Windows Build: 22.2.7614

iOS Build: 22.2.7614

Android Build: 22.2.7614

New and Enhanced Features

  • Improved mechanism for linking folders in Mylio Photos (free plan) - It is now much easier to use the free Mylio Photos plan with an unlimited number of photos and videos.

    • Clicking the Add Media button and setting up a linked folder 1 on an external drive works correctly for free users.

    • The hard drive must stay attached to the computer that you used to link to the media.

    • You can link to multiple folders as needed. Only link top-level folders as all of the folders within are also added.

    • You cannot attach a Mylio Photos+ drive to a device to a device using a free Mylio Photos plan. We now show a clear dialog that explains this.

Bugs Fixes

  • Release includes fixes to previous issues including:

    • Addressed an issue that could cause a high CPU load for Windows users.

    • Improved localization for those using UK English

    • Improved precision when promoting SmartTags to keywords when multiple images are selected.

    • other performance improvements

Be sure to UPDATE the app on all your devices

 

Updated May 24, 2023

Version: Mylio Photos 23 Preview 1 (22.2)

macOS Build: 22.2.7606

Windows Build: 22.2.7606

iOS Build: 22.2.7606 (pending)

Android Build: 22.2.7606

Updated Plan Names and Benefits

Mylio Photos

We’ve made a significant change in how the free version of Mylio Photos works. We’ve expanded the capabilities of the application so that more people can use Mylio technology to improve their photo libraries.

  • View and enjoy images by browsing a collection using the LifeCalendar and Map to explore based on time and place.

  • Automated organization and AI-powered tools to help find photos easily. Additional organization can be done using face tagging, folders, albums, and keywords.

  • Enhance, crop, and straighten images with essential editing tools.

  • Share your photos by easily exporting photos or through a shared clipboard and sharing commands.

Note: The application can be installed on all of a user’s devices, but each device remains independent, using only its own available storage. You cannot add the protection of vaults or encrypted Cloud storage. Mylio Photos will not synchronize full-quality data or create backup copies without the Mylio Photos+ plan.

Click here to learn more about Mylio Photos plans and subscriptions.

Mylio Photos+

If you are a Mylio Photos paid subscriber, you now have a Mylio Photos+ subscription as of May 19, 2023.

Mylio Photos+ expands the capabilities of your Mylio Photos library. It is a complete solution where you can connect your computer, phone, tablet, and hard drives into a single photo library. You can browse all your photos from any device and work independently of the Cloud.

  • Add protection to a photo library with hard drives designated as vaults to protect a Mylio Photos library against device loss or failure.

  • Add cloud storage to protect your photos with encrypted offsite backup.

  • Use optimized images to hold up to 15X more photos on a device. These files are sized for everyday use, can contain raw photo information as well as metadata, and are fully editable.

  • Sync images or folders between devices on-demand as needed for secure transfer of full-quality images.

  • Easily remove unneeded duplicate files with the Photo DeDupe tool.

Click here to learn more about Mylio Photos plans and subscriptions.

New and Enhanced Features

  • User Interface Left Sidebar

    • All new Views icons - All views (LifeCalendar, Map, Folders, etc.) are now migrated to the left sidebar

    • Left Panel - A new panel on the left side displays the new QuickFilters and SmartTags and Folder Tree interface

    • QuickFilters and Folder Tree icons - dedicated icons instantly open these new features

  • SmartTags - Mylio Photos now uses computer vision to index the content of photos and videos. This process runs 100% local on your device and can now add a new way to find things in Mylio Photos. We’ve added more than 1,000 activities, objects, and properties in images (with many more in the works).

    • Left panel functionality

      • Click on the name to quickly audition them

      • Click on a pin to stack them in your filter bar

      • Click the gear icon next to each to adjust the sensitivity of the AI

      • Right-click (or long-press) a filter pill to invert its results

      • Use the Link button in the filter bar to carry results across views (like Map, Calendar, etc.)

    • Right (info) panel functionality

      • Click the checkmark to promote them to an actual keyword

      • Click the X button to remove them from a photo

      • SmartTags are fully searchable and can be combined in searches with other parameters (e.g. person name & water)

      • Smart scanning toggle - you can disable scanning for SmartTags under Settings > Advanced. Remember, all analysis happens locally, and no data is shared with the Mylio company, the Cloud, or any third party.

  • Folder Tree Navigation - added an interactive tree to navigate folders as part of the Left Panel. This is currently visible in the Folder View only (upcoming for other views).

    • Click a Folder to navigate directly to it (no more multi-clicking up and down levels)

    • Use the filter field to find specific folders instantly

    • Drag-and-drop files or folders into the tree structure to move and organize your files.

    • Folder tree structure is available on all devices

    • Add new subfolders directly from the tree structure as needed

    • Folder Tree navigation is also found under the Move to Folder command located in the action menu (or right-click)

  • QuickFilters - Greatly enhanced functionality of the existing Filters with a new interface.

    • Quickly find a filter by typing in the field of the QuickFilters panel or explore groups with the interactive filter tree.

    • Easily sort photos based on specific criteria:

      • By Folder

      • By Date

      • By Event

      • By File Type

      • By File Extension

      • By Album

      • By Category

      • By Person

      • By Stars

      • By Label

      • By Flag

      • By Camera Model

      • By Lens

      • By Custom (uses all advanced search criteria)

    • Like SmartTags, these can be auditioned (just click the name), stacked (click pin), or inverted (right-click/long press).

    • All criteria are searchable from a single interface

  • SpaceSaver technology and Optimized Images - previously called Smart Previews, Mylio Photos creates Optimized Images upon initial import. These images are at the core of Mylio’s SpaceSaver technology and are a cornerstone of additional upcoming feature sin future releases

    • Lightweight files that are fully editable with the Edit panel

    • Can be used to create shareable files for email and social media

    • Can contain raw photo data thanks to DNG technology

    • Optimized Images remain linked to all metadata, SmartTags, and keywords as the original image

    • The optimized files let you fit up to 15X more photos on a portable device

  • QuickCollections - similar to Smart Albums but with more functionality, QuickCollections enable the user to build custom groups of photos using metadata, tags, categories, ratings, people, lens data, and AI. You can combine as many SmartTags and QuickFilters as needed, to create a unique collection.

    • For best results, build a new recipe in the All Photos or Folder view

    • Collections automatically update on a rolling basis with relevant photos

    • You can save your own QuickCollections as well as find some useful samples built-in

    • QuickCollections can also be used as device syncing policies for Mylio Photos+

    • You can use a QuickCollection to control how an event is filtered. This lets you show only the best photos of an event.

  • Improved Device Setup Experience & Syncing Policies - Mylio Photos+ features a new guided tour through the steps of adding a new device to your account, including analysis of the storage device capacity compared to your library and corresponding suggestion for ideal sync policy presets. The new Device Sync Policy interface includes easy to use presets and the ability to use most QuickCollections as a sync policy.

    • Sync Policy Presets:

      • Catalog — Only keep thumbnails of each photo; uses the minimum amount of space possible. Viewing a full-size copy of a photo will require another device with Mylio Photos+ installed and running.

      • Highest Rated – Keep full-sized copies of all photos, videos, and documents that have been rated with four or five stars. Also, store any items marked with a Pick flag. Other media can be synced on-demand from another device with Mylio Photos+ installed and running.

      • Photos Only — Keep full-sized copies of all your photos on this device (as space is available). The device will not keep videos or documents, which can be synced on-demand from another device with Mylio Photos+ installed and running.

      • Space Saver — Only keep compressed copies; originals will be stored on your other devices. Files are compressed to approximately 1/10 the size but are still editable and look identical to the originals on all standard-size displays.

      • Travel Backup — Keep full-sized copies of all media from the last 3 months. Will not keep older media; great for backup while on the road.

      • Vault (All Files) — Keep a complete copy of your library on this device. Files are stored at full resolution. Great for backup and protection.

      • Custom… – Create your own sync settings…

  • Major Expansion of Keyboard Shortcuts - significantly expanded the keyboard shortcuts to help power users get things done more quickly. Full list of shortcuts in our Manual. Also available as a downloadable PDF.

  • Frame.io Importer - direct integration connecting to the Frame.io storage and collaboration platform.

    • Media production teams and individual contributors using Frame.io 1 Camera to Cloud (C2C), can use Mylio Photos as an easy-to-use and efficient hub: connecting workflows and making it easier to work with new assets captured to the cloud.

    • Camera to Cloud technology means a photographer can capture in the field and instantly send images back to a team, including a client, producer, and an image retoucher. Or, a video crew can work on-set and have each clip transferred as soon as it’s captured, speeding up post-production and collaboration.

    • Log in and access all your Frame.io projects and folders then quickly import to Mylio Photos library and local storage. Mylio Photo’s Open With command makes handoff files to photo editing and video editing tools easy. This enables assets from Frame.io to be seamlessly exchanged with any software tool. Plus, files are mirrored on local drives for faster access speeds and no Internet connectivity issues.

  • More Camera Support - This release adds support and enhancements for several new cameras and formats. Mylio Photos provides superior raw photo processing and compatibility for even the latest cameras. Mylio Photos also supports raw photos from most manufacturers, including Canon, Nikon, Olympus, and Sony.

    • Canon

      • EOS R5 C

      • EOS R6 Mark II

      • EOS R7

      • EOS R8

      • EOS R10

      • EOS R50

      • C-RAW version 2

      • 5D Mark IV - fixed an issue with incorrect rendering at certain ISOs

      • Powershot G15 - fixed an issue with incorrect rendering

    • FujiFilm

      • GFX 50S II

      • X-T5

      • X-T30 II

    • Nikon

      • D850 DX crop mode

      • Z9 DX crop mode

      • Z6 II DX Crop Mode

      • Z50

    • Olympus

      • E-P7

      • E-PL9

      • E-M10 Mark IV

      • OM-5

      • Replication of Olympus .ORI files

    • Panasonic

      • DC-GH5 II

      • DC-GH5S

      • DC-S1

      • DC-S1H

      • DC-S1R

      • DC-S5

    • Sony

      • A7R V

      • ZV-E1

      • Lossless compressed RAW

      • M2TS video file format

  • Bugs fixes - release includes many fixes to previous issues including:

    • Facebook Import restored

    • Instagram Import restored

    • Reduced lags when switching views

    • Improved syncing for Mylio Photos+

    • Improved S3 connections

    • Improved Login Links

    • Performance of panels

    • Camera roll bugs

    • Improved startup times

    • Face Tagging bugs

    • QuickReview shortcut keys

    • Improved Sharing speeds

    • Improved Memory Handling

    • And many other minor fixes

Be sure to UPDATE the app on all your devices

 

 

 

Updated March 16, 2023

Refresh Version 22.1.7558

Changes When Installing Mylio Photos

Whether you’re a first-time user or setting up a new device, we’ve vastly simplified the setup and installation of the Mylio Photos app. We worked with many new users and did extensive testing to get things perfect for 97% of users without needing to ask a bunch of hard questions.

Support for passwordless login

We are rolling out support for magic link–style logins. This is currently only available for new accounts. Instead of assigning a password to your account, you will receive an email with a link to log in. This is used to access your account on the website or to sign in to the application on a new device. This method is both easier and safer than passwords. Your email is generally only accessible on a device that you control and often has biometric locks already installed.

Note: This option is only available right now for new account sign-ups.

We plan to bring magic link–style logins as an option to all users later this year. We’ll also support combining magic links and a password for a two-factor authentication method.

Facebook and Instagram Changes

The team over at Facebook have recently made a bunch of changes that affect how outside applications can use Facebook data. As such, a few changes are happening inside Mylio Photos.

Facebook ID to login. We’ve had to remove the ability to log into Mylio Photos with your Facebook ID. This only affects a small number of Mylio Photos users. However, we are working on a tool to migrate your account soon. You can stay logged into any device right now, but cannot sign in on a new device. Our support team will help you through this … just reach out via this link.

Facebook and Instagram imports are temporarily broken. We are hard at work on these two important import options. We’re working closely with Facebook to establish access due to some security policy changes. We will update you when it is working again.

Note: You can still post to Facebook and Instagram using the Share menu on your mobile devices with Mylio Photos.

Camera Support

Added broad support for Canon’s compressed raw files using the Canon Compressed Raw (cRaw) format.

Bug fixes

We’ve made a lot of minor bug fixes. These include issues related to slow startup times, face proposals and tagging synchronization, failed deletes, general syncing bugs, and much more. Sincere thanks to everyone who takes the time to let us know by filing support tickets and submitting crash logs.

 

 

 

Updated February 2, 2023

Version 22.1.7551

Changes in Cloud Syncing

Recently, Amazon removed support for third-party applications to upload to Amazon Drive. As such, we have removed support from the Mylio Photos application. You can no longer add Amazon as a cloud device. If you previously added it, you can still READ pictures from Amazon Drive for the rest of 2023. However, we strongly encourage you to choose a new offsite storage and backup option.
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You can now target any S3, or Simple Storage Service, as a host for Mylio Photos. This protocol is supported by many cloud storage providers such as Amazon Web Services, Backblaze B2, Wasabi, and others.

You can learn more here.

We’ve also added a button for all cloud devices to make it easy to Clear Cache. This is useful if you have unneeded files stored on your cloud device, such as temporary originals that are no longer needed.

You can also choose to set up a NAS as a S3 server. This process is fairly involved and technical. When setup this way, a NAS device no longer requires a host computer in order to synchronize with other devices. Just like with other cloud devices, the folder structure is maintained by the Mylio catalog and not visible in the file system. Here’s a guide on how to go about the setup process, This lets you host your own cloud from home. This is Step 2 in our journey to support a NAS and Mylio Photos integration. We’ll keep working on future improvements to make this process even better.

Camera Support

We’ve added additional raw support for several Canon cameras, including three of the newest models in the R-series mirrorless line:

  • Canon EOS R7

  • Canon EOS R6 Mark II

  • Canon EOS R10

Language Support

Added auto-translated support for the following languages:

  • Italian

  • Dutch

  • Brazilian Portuguese

  • Korean

  • Japanese

Bug fixes

Lots of miscellaneous bug fixes including crashes related to Face Tagging and applying timestamps.

 

 

 

Updated November 18, 2022
​Version 22.1.7534

Bug Fix - resolved an issue where multiple folder imports would fail

 

 

Updated November 17, 2022
​Version 22.1.7533

This update includes significant improvements and added features and addresses bugs and customer feedback.

Please note that this is an optional update.

You do not need to update all devices at the same time.

Added and Enhanced Features:

Photo DeClutter

Save disk space by removing duplicate and similar photos. Identify photos captured in bursts making it easy to review similar photos to remove unwanted pictures. In addition, you can limit the grouping to matching cameras and even aspect ratios. It's perfect for cleaning up unwanted pictures.

Updated Flags

Flags help you quickly mark the keepers and the rejects. Mylio Photos now offers a Reject Flag. You can draw images you no longer want as rejected. Use the keyboard shortcuts P for Pick and X for Reject. A rejected image will clear any star ratings, too. (This is the official standard by the IPTC metadata group.)
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QuickReview mode

Swipe to pick the best photos with QuickReview mode. It’s easy to review hundreds of pictures quickly to pick favorites with the new QuickReview mode. Use gestures on touch devices to swipe right to keep a photo andswipe left to reject and flag it for deletion. The mode is easy to enter: Find it under the More menu (three dots in the upper-right corner). It can also be used with keyboard shortcuts on laptops or tablets.

New gestures also support one-handed organizing from a phone for Flags and Star ratings. Or in any full-screen view, you can drag on the left half of the screen to add stars. Likewise, drag on the right half if you want to use Flags.

Clean up rejected files

Hide or delete rejected photos. Once an image is marked as rejected, a user can hide it from view to declutter their picture library. Or, quickly clean up a folder or even a whole drive to remove rejected pictures.

Move to Folder tool

Moving photos to a new location is super easy. The new Move to Folder tool lets you browse a folder tree of your whole library. You can also filter to find a particular photo fast, see recent folders you've used, or make a new destination.

  • Now it’s now more convenient to move photos between folders.

  • Users can see all their folders, quickly search for a specific location, and move individual photos or entire collections to create a well-organized hard drive and backup.

Back up more social media

Get all your photos from Instagram. The Instagram Backup tool can download both photos and videos from your account directly into Mylio Photos.

Improved Background syncing utility for desktop

Be sure to use the background syncing utility for desktops. Mylio Photos can launch automatically when a computer is turned on and run in the background to keep photos backed up and protected effortlessly. You never even have to see the application at work; Mylio Photos runs and protects your photo library. If you don't want this option, you can disable it in the Settings menu.

Improved Network Performance

Mylio Photos can back up every photo from all linked devices to a hard drive connected to a home computer. This process is now even faster with improved network performance that can automatically adapt as the connection type or speed changes.

Picture editing improvements and new features

Mylio Photos offers essential editing tools for nondestructive edits so users can easily adjust tone, color, and details for better images from any device.

  • New editing tools include controls forLevels for professional-quality tone adjustments,

  • Precision eyedroppers to white balance photos for accurate color.

  • A new Vignette tool with useful controls for adding a focal point.

Complete round-trip editing

Mylio Photos offers an even more convenient external editing workflow. Users can fetch high-quality original raw images photos from hard drives on demand and then seamlessly hand them off to other photo-editing applications. It's also easy to exchange edited files (such as TIFF, PNG, or JPEG; up to 16-bit) for additional edits. When done, save the changes. Edited images are backed up for immediate viewing on all linked devices.

Image-quality improvements

Take advantage of more control when editing. The updatedMylio Photos gives users expanded visibility and control in its 16-bit, ProPhotoRGB color space editing pipeline. This ensures maximum image quality from all cameras. In addition, now users working with raw photos can customize settings for professional-quality exports.

A persistent histogram

Want the histogram to help you judge exposure and color? Once you open it, it stays put. no more scrolling off the page as you use the editing tools. Be sure to also try out the clipping indicators by clicking the circles. For example, red areas are overexposed, and blue are underexposed with clipped details.

Auto Color for washed-out images

Get rid of faded colors. The Auto Color command applies a powerful adjustment that looks at each color channel. Contrast is then optimized on a per-channel basis, and natural color and contrast are restored with just one click.

Levels with eyedroppers

Control exposure and color. You can easily adjust the exposure and contrast, even on the Red, Green, or Blue details, with independent controls. Levels are perfect for enhancing contrast and colors and the same time. Be sure to check out the updated product manual for complete details.

Creative Vignette

A new Vignette tool with useful controls for adding a focal point. You can easily create a gentle darkening effect with soft edges around your subject. To refine placement of the effect, try adjusting the rotation and shape and using the Choose Subject button.

Invert for scanned negatives and slides

A complete solution for scanned images, quickly invert and color-correct scanned slides and film negatives. Worn, faded images can also be enhanced with an intelligent Auto Color button.

New PhotoExplorer web lookup feature

Many photos contain accurate GPS data about where they were captured. Now you can tap an image and automatically launch web search results for its geolocation. Get driving directions, make reservations at that forgotten restaurant, or even look up an essential fact in just two clicks.

New and enhanced Importing and Exporting Features

Share to the system Clipboard

Convenient photo sharing with expanded Copy and Paste support. It's now easier to Copy and Paste your photos and videos to other apps. A new Share menu item lets you control this feature precisely.

  • Fewer exports and less hassle (or clutter) when users need to use images outside Mylio Photos.

  • Drop image files into an email, add them to a PowerPoint slide or Slack conversation, and much more with simple Copy/Paste shortcuts.
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SafeShare

Safely share memories online. Photos often contain sensitive information about you or where a photo was taken. This information is excellent for searching in your Mylio Photos library, but doesn't need to be posted to public websites. When you enable the SafeShare option on export, all metadata is stripped from your photo.

Mylio InBox

The Mylio InBox is where to send new photos when on the go. Whether you're on social media, reading a WhatsApp message, or browsing on your laptop, you should try the Mylio InBox. The improved Mylio InBox makes it easy to get files into Mylio Photos. For example, use the Share command on mobile and select the inbox. Or, use the Inbox as a shortcut on your desktop or laptop as an easy way to drop in new files from a computer.

Expanded camera support

Expanded Fujifilm raw support. For those who capture images with cameras from Fujifilm, the new Mylio Photos version provides superior raw photo processing and compatibility for even the latest cameras. Mylio Photos also supports raw photos from manufacturers, including Canon, Nikon, Olympus, and Sony. Full list of supported Cameras https://support.mylio.com/raw-support/

Usability Improvements

We've also added some significant usability improvements. Here are a few small but functional changes.

Right-Click and Quick Action menu

We've made the menu more compact and better organized. Just right-click on a computer or use the Quick Action menu in the lower-right corner.

Grid view shortcut

Are you working on a single image? Just press the G key to switch back to the Grid view.

See Albums used

Want to check which albums have a photo? Look in the Info Panel. The Albums section lets you know which albums contain a selected image.

WebP support

You can now generate previews and work with WebP files in Mylio Photos.

Improved Contact Support and Crash Report screens

The Contact Support option offers better controls of included data and a web based self-classification portal for support case submission. Crash report screens are now correctly defined and offer the option to submit a support request.

Improved Privacy

Removed Google Analytics and added a setting for opting out of telemetry data sharing

Bug Fixes

Update 22.1 includes over 100 bug fixes correcting typos and translations, resolving UI issues and resolving a number of crashes during Face Tagging, Deduplication, background processing and others.

Other significant fixes include:

  • An issue where the Face Tagging UI would tag the wrong face

  • An issue during Batch Tagging where the approve button wouldn’t approve all shown photos in a group

  • An issue where typing a name in Face Recognition would delete entered text

  • An issue where numerous duplicates would be create for a specific file

  • An issue where Facebook login on Android devices was not possible

How to update the app?

Just launch Mylio Photos when connected to the internet. The desktop application should prompt you for an update. If your mobile device has auto-updated (as many do), you can check under the Help menu. Then, choose About Mylio Photos to verify the version on the device. If you still need the mobile update, visit the iOS App Store or Google Play Store.

 

 

Updated September 14, 2022
​Version 22.0.7508 (Android Only)

Bug Fix

  • Resolves an issue that caused the Mylio Photos Dashboard to display incorrectly on some Android Devices.

Updated August 31, 2022
​Version 22.0.7507

This update makes several improvements and addresses bugs and customer feedback.

Please note that this is an optional update.

You do not need to update all devices at the same time.

Support for European Date and Time formats

When Mylio Photos is set to German, French, Spanish, or the newly released English (UK), these options are used.

  • DD-MM-YYYY format.

  • 24-hour style clock

  • Weeks in the Calendar view start with Monday

Improved control over Auto-tagging

Auto-tagging of faces in People view can now be enabled or disabled as a user preference. Go to Settings -> Advanced -> Show Auto-Tags to change this preference.

Improved handling of deleted media

Media deleted in a linked Apple Photos library on your macOS or iOS device is not deleted in your Mylio Photos Library.

Fixed an issue where media previously deleted in Mylio Photos would be re-imported from an Android or iOS camera roll.

Improved search for non-English users

Fixed an issue where certain translations - like color labels - would affect the search and filtering mechanism in Mylio Photos. This issue has been corrected.

Better USB vault performance

Improve performance and bug fixes when handling large USB volumes and lots of files. Resolved issues where name conflicts on files would cause sync issues.

Added UK English as a language option

New language support for UK-specific English including European date and time format support.

Other Bug Fixes

  • Resolved issue when manually importing media from a mobile device on WIndows PC.

  • Resolved infinite loop when duplicating a photo.

  • Resolved error where the Mylio System Folder could not be relocated

  • Resolved various issues that would cause a crash when running deduplication tool

  • Many other minor bug fixes

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Updated July 12, 2022

Version 22.0.7500

This update makes several improvements and addresses bugs and customer feedback.

Please note that this is an optional update.

You do not need to update all devices at the same time.

Full support for the German language

We worked closely with a group of German photographers to translate both the Mylio Photos application and the product manual into German.

Improved Lightroom and Lightroom Classic support

Users can now hand off multiple photos at once to Lightroom or Lightroom Classic (as long as Adobe recognizes them as supported files). Get the details.

Even smarter Smart Previews for use while on the go

While Mylio Photos can still fetch originals if needed, it will now try to use the Smart Preview first if you export or share while on the go. This means fewer downloads and less waiting. If you choose to open in an external editor or export an original or high-quality print, it’ll still fetch the original quality from another device.

Face tagging refinements

When tagging faces it's much easier to see which face is selected for tagging. Instead of white and gray you’ll now see the active face with a blue circle and tagged faces in white. We’ve also sped up the auto-tagging feature by not cluttering them in the batch tagging section. There is also a toggle with to hide unconfirmed faces from a person’s view to not show proposals and auto-tagged faces.

Date Picker learns new styles

The date picker is now easier to use: It respects additional date-format styles that are preferred in different regions of the world. We’ve also made it easier to see all options in the drop-down list of choices. Plus, we fixed a bug that affected some users where edited timestamps weren’t being applied correctly.

Improvements to Fetch Originals

When exporting photos and video at full quality, Mylio Photos can fetch both from a connected device when you choose File > Export and set the format to Unmodified Original.

Easier editing controls

Mylio Photos offers an easy editor for quick edits on all your devices. (You can even edit high-quality raw photos right on your smartphone.) Now, the editor is even easier to use. If you move a slider and then change your mind, just double-click or double-tap to reset the slider to the default value.

IPTC Card fixed

We fixed a small bug that caused the IPTC Card to be ignored. This is a really useful tool that lets you set up a business card for your photography. You can add information like creator, email, copyright, and more. Plus, this information can be automatically applied when you import photos as well.

Easier-to-use Quick Actions and right-click menu

The right-click menu on the desktop (or quick actions menu in the lower-right corner) has Mylio Photos’ most used commands. We’ve updated this menu to make it simpler to use — and added more choices.

  • Media | You can now invoke Share to send files, Duplicate to make a copy of a file, or Copy to add to the system clipboard.

  • Open With is also available. If you select a photo in your library, you can now hand it off quickly to the last-used external editor.

Better support for iOS Cinematic Mode video

Mylio Photos can now display video captured with an iPhone’s Cinematic Mode. If you want to edit the depth-of-field settings, Apple only allows that in the Apple Photos app. But Mylio Photos will display the video correctly.

Bug Fixes

  • Resolved seven situations that could cause Mylio Photos to crash.

  • Resolved false notifications about vaults being out of sync

  • Resolved inconsistent results when using “Show in Folder”

  • Many minor bug issues resolved

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​Updated June 22, 2022
​Version 22.0.7491.


This update addresses one usability issue and one minor bug.

Please note that this is an optional update.

You do not need to update all devices at the same time.

Import from iOS or Android devices as a memory card

While most users prefer to keep their phones in sync using the Mylio Photos mobile app, some users like to manually import from time to time like a memory card. The latter feature worked on Windows but was challenging to do on macOS. Now, it works great on both platforms.

Note: Make sure you check the General Settings controls to ensure that Show "Import SD Card" Dialog is enabled.

A fix for slow catalog syncing

In rare cases, a bug with face detection and syncing could create a long loop of checking back and forth. Catalog sync times grew really large (from seconds to hours). Though very few people were affected, this fix takes care of it for those who did.

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Mylio Photos 22.0 Release Notes

Updated June 8, 2022
Version: 22.0
macOS Build: 22.0.7484
Windows Build: 22.0.7484
iOS Build: 22.0.7484
Android Build: 22.0.7484
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Features

  • Easier Imports

    • Faster First Import - When you add Mylio Photos for the first time, you can choose an existing folder of images for an accelerated import.

    • Easier Linked Folders - Already have images on a drive? Just choose a folder and you can link to images rather than needing to copy or move them.

    • Memory Cards - If Mylio Photos is running and you plug in a memory card, the Import dialog pops up automatically.

  • Convenient Editing

    • Updated Edit Panel - We’ve cleaned up the edit panel to make it easier to find and use your favorite tools.

    • Auto Enhance Button - Need a quick fix? Just click the Auto Enhance button (or press Cmd+U/Ctrl+U).

    • Crop Tool - Quickly crop to the shape you need. You can also Flip images horizontally and vertically, or rotate 90 degrees right or left all from the same tool.

    • Edit With Your Workflow - Need to hand off to another tool for editing? You can choose Open With on a laptop or desktop and share with any editing application you have installed.

  • Get Organized

    • Find and Remove Duplicates - Want to free up space on your hard drives? Look for duplicate files in your Mylio Photos Library and use our new deduplication tool to get rid of images that have ended up being imported multiple times.

    • Auto-Tagging - Face-tagging gets faster. After you manually tag approximately 20 photos of the same person, Mylio Photos wil auto-recognize them in most cases.

    • New Date Picker - Organize pictures with dates or seasonal information to make things easier to find. Scanned photos can often need fuzzy dates or ranges to make them easier to find.

    • Person Filter - Easily filter with a visual list of people. You can filter results in your calendar, folders, search results, and more.

  • What You Want, When You Need It

    • Fetch Originals - Mylio Photos can automatically grab the original-quality images you need when you share, print, export, etc.

    • Copy Paste option - You can copy things from Mylio Photos to a computer clipboard by pressing Cmd+C/Ctrl+C. Then switch to another app like email, PowerPoint, etc., and just press Cmd+V/Ctrl+V to paste.

    • iCloud Photos On-Demand - Your Apple Photos camera roll works seamlessly with Mylio Photos. Add Mylio Photos on all your macOS and iOS devices. Mylio Photos can fetch full-quality files from your iCloud Photo Library as needed, and can also remain up-to-date as you capture new photos.

  • Get More Done

    • Updated Toolbar - It's so much easier to understand Mylio. The new toolbar shows you sync status, clearer alerts, and easier updates.

    • Improved Network Connections - Your devices can see and talk to each other more effectively thanks to major boosts in how they connect. This includes the ability to mix IPV4 and IPV6 networks.

    • Improved Scanner Performance - Mylio Photos can detect external edits and new images at least 50% faster than before.

  • Better Help, More Assistance

    • New Onboarding - Get up and running with less effort. Easy tools get you set up right away and make it easy to import and set up Mylio Photos.

    • Sample Library - You can explore an organized sample library or download these photos to follow along with hands-on video training.

    • Quick Access to Help - Our redesigned help system makes it easy to reach the comprehensive Product Manual, Support Forum, Customer Support, and the Mylio Photos community.

    • Mylio Photos QuickStart Course - We've built a detailed hands-on learning class that's free for all Mylio users to help you learn how to use Mylio Photos and all its benefits.