How to change the order of photos in iphone memories video

By Conner Carey Updated 11/22/2021

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The iPhone Photos app automatically creates photo slideshows for you called Memory Mixes. As an added bonus, Memory Mixes can be customized, including changing the song that plays while your photo slideshow is running! We'll show you how to change the song in photo Memories on iPhone.

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  • Choose the song that fits the photos in your Memory Mix.
  • Apple Music subscribers have access to the whole Apple Music library, but those who don't subscribe can still choose songs from their Music app library.

How to Customize iPhone Photo Memories Music

We've already covered how to change photos in iPhone Memories. Now, here's how to change the song for a video of Memories in your Photos app. For more iOS 15 tips and tricks, sign up for our free Tip of the Day newsletter. Here's how to choose song in Memories on iPhone.

  1. Open the Photos app
     
  2. Tap the For You tab.
     
  3. Select the Memory Mix you wish to edit. 
  4. To change the song, tap the Memory Mix icon (which looks like a musical note with stars).
     
  5. Tap the music icon to see options to change the Memory Mix music to a custom song.
     
  6. After tapping the music note icon, find a song you want to use in Apple Music or your music library, then tap on it.
     
  7. Tap Done to confirm your selection.
     
  8. Tap anywhere on the screen to go back to your customized Memory Mix.

Now your photo memories feel even more personalized. You may even want to share your Memory Mix with family and friends so they can revel in the nostalgia as well.

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How do I customize my iPhone video memory?

Change the Memory look.
Open Photos and tap the For You Tab..
Tap a memory to play it..
Tap the screen, tap the Memory mixes button , then tap the Filters button ..
Select a look from the Memory Looks list, then tap Done..

How does iPhone choose photos for memories?

In the Memories tab of the Photos app, your iPhone groups together photos you've taken in similar time periods and places, and creates preset sideshows with those photos. Memories may not always generate a slideshow to your liking, and you can create your own Memories in just a few simple steps.

How do I add photos to a memory video on iPhone?

Play a memory, then tap the screen. , then tap Manage Photos. Tap photos without a checkmark to add them to the memory; tap photos with a checkmark to remove them from the memory. Tap Done.