--- title: Photos Reviews meta\_title: 'Photos Reviews 2026: Details, Pricing, & Features | G2' meta\_description: Filter 812 reviews by the users' company size, role or industry to find out how Photos works for a business like yours. aggregate\_rating: rating\_value: 4.5 review\_count: 812 scale: '5' date\_modified: '2026-08-09' parent\_category: name: Photography url: https://www.g2.com/categories/photography --- # Photos Reviews & Product Details Claimed ###### Profile Status This profile is currently managed by Photos but has limited features. Are you part of the Photos team? [Upgrade your plan](https://sell.g2.com) to enhance your branding and engage with visitors to your profile! Apple Photos is a comprehensive photo management and editing application developed by Apple Inc., designed to seamlessly integrate with macOS, iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, tvOS, and visionOS. It serves as a centralized hub for users to store, organize, edit, and share their digital photographs and videos across all Apple devices. Key Features and Functionality: - Intelligent Organization: Photos automatically organizes your library into categories such as Years, Months, and Days, highlighting significant events and memories. It employs on-device machine learning to curate your best shots, reducing clutter by hiding duplicates, screenshots, and receipts. - Advanced Editing Tools: The app offers a suite of intuitive editing tools, including color correction, cropping, and filters. Users can enhance images with features like Portrait mode adjustments and Live Photo effects. - iCloud Photos Integration: With iCloud Photos, your entire photo and video library is stored securely in iCloud, ensuring that your media is up to date and accessible across all your Apple devices. - Memories and Sharing: The Memories feature curates collections of photos and videos into shareable movies, complete with music and transitions. Additionally, Photos suggests sharing options based on who appears in your images and the context of your interactions. Primary Value and User Solutions: Apple Photos simplifies the complexities of digital photo management by providing a unified platform that integrates storage, organization, editing, and sharing functionalities. Its intelligent features help users effortlessly relive cherished moments, enhance their images with professional-quality tools, and share their experiences with friends and family. By leveraging iCloud Photos, users benefit from seamless synchronization across devices, ensuring their media is always accessible and up to date. * * * Seller [Apple](https://www.g2.com/sellers/apple) Discussions [Photos Community](https://www.g2.com/products/photos/discuss) Solution Type All-in-One Overview by RS art (Freelance di Sugar Group Companies - Gulaku) Show More ## Value at a Glance Averages based on real user reviews. ### Time to Implement 1 month ### Return on Investment 11 months [ View More Pricing Information ](https://www.g2.com/products/photos/pricing) ## Top-Rated Alternatives [ ![Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic") Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic 4.6/5(898) ](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-photoshop-lightroom-classic/reviews) [ ![ACDSee](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "ACDSee") ACDSee 4.4/5(282) ](https://www.g2.com/products/acdsee/reviews) [ ![Adobe Bridge](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Adobe Bridge") Adobe Bridge 4.3/5(349) ](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-bridge/reviews) [ View All Alternatives ](https://www.g2.com/products/photos/competitors/alternatives) ## User Insights Average based on 812 real user reviews. Implementation Time 1 month Perceived Cost $$$$$ [Log in to unlock pricing and user insights](/login) ## Photos Integrations (7) What do users say about integrations? Integration information sourced from real user reviews. [ ![Product Avatar Image](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Product Avatar Image") Adobe Photoshop ](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-photoshop/reviews)[ ![Product Avatar Image](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Product Avatar Image") Apple iOS ](https://www.g2.com/products/apple-ios/reviews)[ ![Product Avatar Image](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Product Avatar Image") Canva ](https://www.g2.com/products/canva/reviews)[ ![Product Avatar Image](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Product Avatar Image") Google Workspace ](https://www.g2.com/products/google-workspace/reviews)[ ![Product Avatar Image](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Product Avatar Image") Microsoft OneDrive for Business ](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-onedrive-for-business/reviews)[ ![Product Avatar Image](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Product Avatar Image") Microsoft Outlook ](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-outlook/reviews)[ ![Product Avatar Image](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Product Avatar Image") Microsoft PowerPoint ](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-powerpoint/reviews) Show More ![Timi B.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Timi B.") TB Timi B. Interpreter Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 4/7/2026 "Effortless to Use with Smart AI Features" 4/5 What do you like best about Photos? I use Photos to collect memories. I really like the AI remove option because it can do more than just remove things. It was very easy to use from the 1st second. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Photos? I dislike that the design of Photos used to be better. It was more simple before. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Photos solving and how is that benefiting you? I use Photos to collect memories, so I don't need another app. The AI remove option is great because it can do more than just remove things. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerSource: Organic ![Prakriti B.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Prakriti B.") PB Prakriti B. mops Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 2/19/2026 Guest users or non-business users of the software, not included in G2 scores. "Constant Changes Make Albums Hard to Find in Apple Photos" 2/5 What do you like best about Photos? I do like that Apple does make little videos from time to time but pretty much everything else about the Photos app is the same as Google Photos Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Photos? I hate that they keep changing and up and it’s so hard to find basically albums Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Photos solving and how is that benefiting you? It lets me screenshot and edit screenshots before saving the camera roll, which is nice Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite JP john p. 11/1/2025 "Effortless Gallery Organization with Excellent Editing" 5/5 What do you like best about Photos? I use Photos as my primary app for managing and organizing my photo gallery. I first started using it because a friend was using it and I liked what I saw. Setting it up was incredibly easy, which encouraged me to continue using it. I am impressed with its effectiveness in helping me organize my gallery and really understand my albums better. The general interface is very user-friendly, and I particularly appreciate the editing functions within the app. These features not only make it easy to manage my photos but also enhance my ability to edit them conveniently. The intuitive nature of the app's interface, coupled with powerful editing tools, provides a seamless experience which is why I didn't feel the need to consider other options. I simply rely on Photos for all my photo management and editing needs, making it an indispensable tool for me. On a scale of 1 to 10, I would definitely recommend Photos with a score of 10. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Photos? nothing Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Photos solving and how is that benefiting you? I find Photos helps me organize my gallery and understand my album with ease due to its user-friendly interface and effective editing functions. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerSource: Organic ![Marco K.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Marco K.") MK Marco K. analyst Enterprise (\> 1000 emp.) 1/30/2026 "User-Friendly with Quick Setup and Powerful Editing Tools" 4.5/5 What do you like best about Photos? I really like Photos for the options it offers and the simple usage of the tools, especially the blur feature and the ability to adjust light and contrast. I find the auto enhance feature quite handy. The initial setup was really fast, which was great. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Photos? When I save it, sometimes it comes out different because the resolution option is kind of hard to find. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Photos solving and how is that benefiting you? I use Photos for storing and editing images. I like the simple usage, auto enhance, blur, and light or contrast options. These features make editing easier, especially with the percentage and shape tools for auto blur and contrast. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerSource: Organic ![Hugo B.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Hugo B.") HB Hugo B. Creative Director Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 4/24/2026 "Easy to Use, But Requires Improvement in Interface" 3.5/5 What do you like best about Photos? I like that Photos is easy to use and allows me to search for photos efficiently. Additionally, the initial setup was very easy. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Photos? the user interface. I would like it to be more user-friendly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Photos solving and how is that benefiting you? I use Photos to edit, view, and organize photos. I like that it is easy to use and allows searching for photos efficiently. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerSource: OrganicAI Translated ![SHAMIM E.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "SHAMIM E.") SE SHAMIM E. T-shirt Designer Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 7/18/2025 "Simple, Clean, and Effective for Photo Management" 3/5 What do you like best about Photos? What I like best about Photos is its clean interface and seamless syncing across all my devices. It automatically organizes my pictures by date, location, and people, making it easy to find what I need. The built-in editing tools are simple but effective—great for quick touch-ups or enhancements without needing advanced software. I also appreciate the AI features like facial recognition and automatic albums, which save a lot of time. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Photos? What I dislike about Photos is the limited advanced editing features. For users who want more professional-level tools, it can feel too basic. Also, managing large libraries can slow down performance over time, especially on older devices. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Photos solving and how is that benefiting you? Photos helps me quickly organize, manage, and edit my images in one place. It solves the problem of scattered photo storage and the need for separate editing software. With its easy-to-use tools and automatic syncing, I can save time, stay organized, and create visual content more efficiently for my projects. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerSource: Organic ![Rickson C.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Rickson C.") RC Rickson C. Servidor público Political Organization Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 7/15/2025 "Effortless way to keep my memories safe" 5/5 What do you like best about Photos? The best thing about Google Photos is how it automatically backs up all my pictures and videos without me having to think about it. I also love the powerful search function. The AI-powered organization that groups photos by people and places is incredibly helpful for finding what I need. Plus, the seamless integration with other Google services is a huge convenience. It's also fun to see the automatic creations like movies and animations that it makes from my photos. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Photos? The main downside for me is the limited free storage, since the 15GB is shared across all my Google services it fills up pretty quickly, especially with videos. I also find that some of the more advanced editing tools are only available with a paid subscription. While the automatic organization is great, I wish there were better options for manually creating and managing folders to structure my albums the way I want. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Photos solving and how is that benefiting you? For my business, Google Photos is a surprisingly powerful tool for managing our visual assets and streamlining marketing efforts. The biggest problem it solves is the scattered and disorganized nature of our digital images. Before, photos were stuck on different devices and hard drives, making it a nightmare to find anything. Now, everything is centralized and accessible from anywhere. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerSource: Organic SM Shawn M. Owner, Marketer, Graphic Artist Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 10/17/2025 "Convenient Photo Access Across Devices, But Can Feel Clunky" 5/5 What do you like best about Photos? Photos is integrated into both my laptop and my desktop Macs, plus my iPhone. This just makes it handy because my photos are always available no matter what device and no matter where I am at. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Photos? It is designed to work for everyone, therefore, at times the app seems a bit clunky. Like, there are better apps at handling photos, but I stick with this one because it's part of the MacOS and iOS environments. It's more convenient, mostly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Photos solving and how is that benefiting you? Just keeping my photos accessible no matter what device I am working on is a huge benefit for me. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerSource: Organic ![Carlos T.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Carlos T.") CT Carlos T. Quality Analyst Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 1/21/2026 "Helpful Since 2016—Love Picking the Perfect Live Photo Frame" 5/5 What do you like best about Photos? I’ve been using photos since 2016 and it has been very helpful. The best feature is the ability to select the specific frame you want in a live picture. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Photos? The lack of filters in photos that are in by default Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Photos solving and how is that benefiting you? It helps organizing different documents. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerSource: Organic ![Sherry B.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Sherry B.") SB Sherry B. Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 3/2/2026 "Effortless 3D File Generation with Photos" 5/5 What do you like best about Photos? I find it easy to AI generate a 3D STL file for 3D printing with Photos. I like the 'memory' feature, capturing important moments in time. Photos always generates the right output, and the initial setup was really easy. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Photos? No Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Photos solving and how is that benefiting you? I find it easy to AI generate a 3D STL file for 3D printing with Photos. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerSource: Organic ## Questions about Photos? Ask real users or explore answers from the community Get practical answers, real workflows, and honest pros and cons from the G2 community or share your insights. [ Ask about Photos ](https://www.g2.com/products/photos/discussions/new) ![Angie - C.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Angie - C.") AC Angie - Clinical Specialist • Last activity about 4 years ago Are there any features i might not know about? 1 Upvote 1 [ Join the conversation ](https://www.g2.com/discussions/are-there-any-features-i-might-not-know-about) GU Guest User • Last activity 4 months ago What is the best free photo organizing software? 1 Upvote 2 [ Join the conversation ](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-the-best-free-photo-organizing-software) [ View all Discussions ](https://www.g2.com/products/photos/discuss) ## Pricing Insights Averages based on real user reviews. ### Time to Implement 1 month ### Return on Investment 11 months ### Average Discount 11% [ View More Pricing Information ](https://www.g2.com/products/photos/pricing) Photos Comparisons ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/small_square/small_square_3276204a5745505903922e91550172bb/acdsee.jpeg "Product Avatar Image") ACDSee 4.4/5(282) [ Compare Now ](https://www.g2.com/compare/acdsee-vs-photos) ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/small_square/small_square_5310bf2a94ca281ed7aefe45d4179887/adobe-bridge.png "Product Avatar Image") Bridge 4.3/5(349) [ Compare Now ](https://www.g2.com/compare/adobe-bridge-vs-photos) ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/small_square/small_square_631289741aefb94562cf8cdf404fa7b6/adobe-photoshop-lightroom-classic.png "Product Avatar Image") Adobe Photoshop Lightroom... 4.6/5(898) [ Compare Now ](https://www.g2.com/compare/adobe-photoshop-lightroom-classic-vs-photos) ##### ##### Photos Features Generative AI AI Text-to-Image AI Text-to-3D Agentic AI - Photo Management Multi-step Planning Cross-system Integration Agentic AI - Photo Editing Cross-system Integration [ View More Features ](https://www.g2.com/products/photos/features) ##### Categories on G2 [Photo Editing](https://www.g2.com/categories/photo-editing)[Photo Management](https://www.g2.com/categories/photo-management) ##### Explore More [Which theater venue management platforms have the strongest operational case studies from major performing arts organizations?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/which-theater-venue-management-platforms-have-the-strongest-operational-case-studies-from-major-performing-arts-organizations)[What typography best practices do web font marketplaces support for consistent brand identity across web applications?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-typography-best-practices-do-web-font-marketplaces-support-for-consistent-brand-identity-across-web-applications%20)[Which video communication platform offers the most reliable conferencing features?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/which-video-communication-platform-offers-the-most-reliable-conferencing-features) [What are the most reliable insurance policy administration systems based on reviews from large insurance organisations managing high policy volumes?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-are-the-most-reliable-insurance-policy-administration-systems-based-on-reviews-from-large-insurance-organisations-managing-high-policy-volumes)[Which location intelligence software is best for site selection analysis?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/which-location-intelligence-software-is-best-for-site-selection-analysis)[Pros and Cons Details](https://www.g2.com/products/photos/reviews?qs=pros-and-cons) [Show MoreShow Less](javascript:void(0);)