You can create albums to organize photos in Google Photos (Google Photos). Albums are used to hold photos that have been uploaded to Google Photos and are sorted based on the selected criteria. Plus, you can add, edit, or remove photos from the album whenever you want. Read this wikiHow to learn how to create and organize albums in Google Photos and rearrange photos outside of albums.
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Method 1 of 6: Creating Album

Step 1. Open the Google Photos app or go to
To tidy up the photos and videos you've uploaded to Google Photos, try putting them in an album. You can do this by using the Google Photos app or opening the website in a browser.

Step 2. Create a new album
The steps to follow are slightly different, depending on the device you are using:
- Mobile device): Tap the button and select the “Albums.” After that, tap the "+ Select photo" button located at the bottom of the screen and a list of photos will appear on the screen. Each photo shown on the list contains a small circle at the top left.
- Website: Click the “+ Create” button next to the search bar and select “Albums.” After that, click the "+ Select photo" button at the bottom of the window. A list of photos that have been uploaded to Google Photos will appear on the screen. Each photo shown on the list contains a small circle at the top left.

Step 3. Click or tap the circle to select a photo
Photos will also be added to the album. You can select as many photos as you want.
See the Add Photos to Album method to learn how to add more photos

Step 4. Tap the "Add" button (for mobile devices) or click the "Done" button (for websites)
After that, you will see a text field containing the text “Add title” above the selected photos.

Step 5. Enter the album name
You can create any album name you want. Other people won't be able to see their name, unless you share a photo with them.

Step 6. Click or tap the "T" shaped button to write a description
It's in the upper-right corner of the screen. As with the album name, other people will not be able to see the written description, except you.

Step 7. Click or tap the check button at the top left of the screen
After that, the album will be created.
To see all the albums you've created when you open Google Photos, click or tap the Albums icon. It's either on the left side of the window (for websites) or at the bottom of the screen (for mobile devices). The icon is in the form of a box containing a bookmark at the top right
Method 2 of 6: Adding Photos to Album

Step 1. Open Google Photos
You can follow this method if you use the mobile app or the https://photos.google.com website.

Step 2. Click or tap the Album icon
It's at the bottom of the screen (for mobile devices) or on the left side of the window (for websites). The icon is in the form of a box containing bookmarks at the top right. After clicking or tapping on it, a list of albums will appear on the screen.
If the album doesn't appear, you'll need to create it first

Step 3. Click or tap on an album to edit it
After that, the contents of the album will appear on the screen.

Step 4. Click or tap the “Add photo” icon
This icon is at the top right of the screen and is a photo with a plus sign (+). Clicking or tapping on it will open a list of photos that haven't been added to the album. Each photo contains a small circle at the top left.

Step 5. Click or tap a photo to select it
When you select a photo, the circle at the top left will turn into a check button. All photos containing the tick will be added to the album. You can add as many photos as you want.

Step 6. Click or tap the “Done
” It's at the top right of the screen. The photos that have been selected will be included in the album.
Method 3 of 6: Rearranging Photos in Album

Step 1. Open Google Photos
You can easily rearrange photos stored in albums using the mobile app or going to
To rearrange photos that haven't been added to an album, see the Reorder Photos by Date and Time method

Step 2. Click or tap the Album icon
This icon is at the bottom of the screen (for mobile devices) and to the left of the window (for websites). The icon is in the form of a box containing bookmarks at the top right. After clicking or tapping on it, a list of albums will appear on the screen.

Step 3. Select the album you want to edit
After that, the contents of the album will appear on the screen.

Step 4. Click or tap the button
It's in the upper-right side of the screens for websites and mobile apps.

Step 5. Select the option “Edit Album
After that, the album can be edited. Several editing tool icons will appear at the top right of the screen.

Step 6. Drag the photo to move it
You can drag the photo up or down. After dragging the photo to where you want it, stop pressing the mouse button or stop touching it on the screen to drop it.
You can drag as many photos as you want. However, you have to pull them out one by one

Step 7. Click or tap the check button at the top left of the screen
After that, the order of photos will change according to the arrangement that has been selected.
Method 4 of 6: Removing Photos from Album

Step 1. Open Google Photos
You can remove photos from albums without deleting them using the mobile app or going to

Step 2. Click or tap the Album icon
This icon is at the bottom of the screen (for mobile devices) and to the left of the window (for websites). The icon is a box with a bookmark at the top right. After clicking or tapping on it, a list of albums will appear on the screen.

Step 3. Select the album you want to edit
After that, the contents of the album will appear on the screen.

Step 4. Click or tap the button
It's in the upper-right side of the screens for websites and mobile apps.

Step 5. Select the option “Edit Album
After that, the album can be edited. Several editing tool icons will appear at the top right of the screen. You'll also see a small "X" button at the top left of the photo.

Step 6. Click or tap the "X" button to remove the photo from the album
After that, the photo will not be found in the album. You can still find it in the list of photos on the main Google Photos page.
Method 5 of 6: Deleting Album

Step 1. Open the Google Photos app or go to
You can delete an album without deleting the photos stored in it if you no longer need it. Run the Google Photos app on your mobile device or open the website in a browser.

Step 2. Click or tap the Album icon
This icon is at the bottom of the screen (for mobile devices) and to the left of the window (for websites). The icon is a box with a bookmark at the top right. After clicking or tapping on it, a list of albums will appear on the screen.

Step 3. Select the album you want to edit
After that, the contents of the album will appear on the screen.

Step 4. Click or tap the button
It's in the upper-right side of the screens for websites and mobile apps.

Step 5. Select the option “Delete Album
After that, a pop-up window reminding you that the album will be permanently deleted will appear on the screen. Keep in mind that only albums will be deleted, while photos and videos will still be available on Google Photos.

Step 6. Click or tap the “Delete” button
After that, the album will be removed from the album list.
Method 6 of 6: Rearrange Photos By Date and Time

Step 1. Open https://photos.google.com in a browser
When you access photos, you will see that they are arranged by date and time. You can rearrange photos by changing the date and time. To do this, you must use a computer.
- To change the order of photos in albums, see the method of Reordering Photos in Albums.
- Sign in to your Google account if you haven't already.

Step 2. Move the mouse cursor over the photo
After that, a circle icon will appear at the top left of the photo.

Step 3. Click the circle icon to select a photo
After that, the circle icon will contain a tick.
You can select multiple photos at a time to match the date and time. Click the circle icon on the photos you want to edit to select them

Step 4. Click the icon at the top right of the screen
After that, a small menu will appear on the screen.

Step 5. Select the option “Edit Date & Time
After that, the “Edit date & time” pop-up window will appear on the screen. The photo's date and time information will appear in the window.

Step 6. Replace the photo date and time with the new one
To move a photo to the top of the photo list, enter a later date. To move photos down, enter an earlier date.

Step 7. Click the “Save” button
After that, the photos will be arranged according to the selected date and time.
Tips
- To share an album with others, open the album and click or tap the "Share" icon. The icon is a "less than" (<) symbol with three dots. You can share albums via text message, social media, email (email or email), and other methods.
- Try labeling someone's face in Google Photos so you can easily find photos of your friends and family in your photo gallery.