How to Tag Pets and People in Photos on iPhone

Finding the right picture of your loved one can be tricky, especially if you have thousands of photos on your iPhone. To avoid any hassles, it’s a great idea to tag your family members, friends, and pets in the photos. An iPhone already allows you to tag people and places. Thanks toiOS 17, the Photos app can now recognize cats and dogs too. Whether you wish to create pet-specific memories, find a specific photo of your beloved one, or want the Photos app to create a slideshow of just your favorite person, tagging them will make everything easier. Let me show you how to do it.

How to Tag Pets and People on iPhone

How to Tag Pets and People on iPhone

The Photos app on an iPhone automatically scans your photos and recognizes the faces of people and pets. All you have to do is give them a name. Here’s how to tag people and pets in photos on your iPhone:

Note:At the moment, you can only tag your cats and dogs in the photos on an iPhone. An iPhone doesn’t support other pets you may have and you cannot find them in the Photos app under People, Pets & Places.

You might also be asked toReviewthe photos of your people or pet to ensure that they are being identified correctly. To mark a person or a pet as your favorite,tap on the small heart iconnext to the photo. You can also tap on the three horizontal dots and choose Add [Name] to Favorites. If you wish to remove someone from your favorites, simply tap on the heart icon again.

How to Manually Tag Pets and People on iPhone

How to Manually Tag Pets and People on iPhone

You can also manually tag people and your pets in specific photos. The process is pretty simple and should take up only a few minutes. Here’s how to do it:

How to Search Photos of a Person or Pet on iPhone

Once you’ve named a person or tagged your pets in the photos, you can quickly jump to the photos of that specific person or pet. Well, this is one of themost useful iPhone tricksfor people who have a loaded photo library.

Apart from finding photos of a person or your pet, you can also use the Search feature to see photos shot on a particular phone model likeiPhone 15, Galaxy S24, and more.

That’s how you tag your pets or people in photos on an iPhone. You can easily put together the best photos of your favorite person or jump to the cutest pictures of your pet in no time. Now, go ahead and tag your best people and those furry babies.

Kanika Gogia

Kanika has been a loyal iPhone user since 2014 and loves everything Apple. With a Master’s in Computer Applications, passion for technology, and over five years of experience in writing, she landed at Beebom as an Apple Ecosystem Writer. She specializes in writing How To’s, troubleshooting guides, App features, and roundups for Apple users to help them make the best use of their gadgets. When not writing, she loves to try out new recipes and enjoy some family time.

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