How to Set Up and Use Windows Photos for Image Viewing

Windows Photos is a built-in application in Windows 10 that provides a user-friendly interface for viewing and managing your image files. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of setting up and using Windows Photos for image viewing on your Windows 10 PC.

Table of Contents

1. Prerequisites
2. Setting Up Windows Photos
   • Opening Windows Photos
   • Importing Images
3. Basic Image Viewing Features
   • Navigating through Images
   • Zooming and Panning
4. Advanced Image Viewing Options
   • Slideshow Mode
   • Editing and Enhancing Images
   • Sharing Images
5. Conclusion

Prerequisites

Before getting started, ensure that you have the following:

• A Windows 10 PC with the latest updates installed.
• A collection of images on your local storage or external device.

Setting Up Windows Photos

Opening Windows Photos

1. Click on the Start button located in the bottom left corner of your screen.
2. Type Photos in the search bar.
3. Click on the Photos app in the search results to open it.

Importing Images

To import images into Windows Photos:

1. Open Windows Photos.
2. Click on the Import button at the top right corner of the window.
3. Choose the From a folder option to import images from a specific folder on your PC.
4. Browse to the desired folder and click Select folder.

Alternatively, you can also drag and drop images directly into the Windows Photos window to import them.

Basic Image Viewing Features

Navigating through Images

To navigate through your collection of images:

• Click on the left and right arrow buttons on the sides of the image to go to the previous or next image, respectively.
• Use the left and right arrow keys on your keyboard to achieve the same navigation.

Zooming and Panning

Windows Photos provides several options for zooming in and out of images and panning across larger images:

• Use the Zoom In and Zoom Out buttons below the image to adjust the zoom level.
• Alternatively, you can use the Ctrl + Mouse Wheel combination to zoom in or out.
• To pan across a zoomed-in image, either click and drag the image or use the scrollbars that appear when zoomed.

Advanced Image Viewing Options

Slideshow Mode

Windows Photos offers a slideshow mode to automatically display your images in a full-screen presentation:

1. Open Windows Photos.
2. Select the images you want to include in the slideshow (hold Ctrl and click to select multiple).
3. Click on the Slideshow button at the top right corner of the window.
4. Enjoy your images as they automatically transition in a full-screen slideshow.

Editing and Enhancing Images

Windows Photos provides editing tools to enhance your images:

1. Open Windows Photos.
2. Double-click on an image to open it in the editing view.
3. Click on the Edit & Create button at the top right corner of the window.
4. Explore the various editing options, such as cropping, rotating, adjusting brightness, and applying filters.
5. Once you are satisfied with the changes, click Save a copy to retain the original image and save the edited version.

Sharing Images

To share your images with others using Windows Photos:

1. Open Windows Photos.
2. Select the images you want to share (hold Ctrl and click to select multiple).
3. Click on the Share button at the top right corner of the window.
4. Choose from the available sharing options, such as email, social media, or cloud storage.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have learned how to set up and use Windows Photos for image viewing on your Windows 10 PC. Use its intuitive features to easily navigate, zoom, pan, and even edit and share your image collection. Enjoy exploring your photos with this powerful built-in application.