Collect the supported media in Capture, then move it to Apple Photos. Save an image Capture directly to the Apple Photos library and open Recents afterward.
A quick capture workflow for Apple Photos
- 01Catch it
Write or share the thought into Capture while it is fresh.
- 02Keep moving
Save the Capture without stopping to organize the destination.
- 03Send to Apple Photos
Use your configured export action when the capture is ready.
What gets sent to Apple Photos
- Image attachment data is written to the Photos library.
- After a successful save, Capture opens Photos at Recents.
Set up Apple Photos in Capture
- Open Capture Settings, choose Export, then tap Configure if this is your first destination or Add new destination.
- Choose Apple Photos from the app picker.
- Grant Capture permission to add photos when prompted. This destination has no extra fields.
- Review the destination name and icon, then tap Save.
Supported Capture types
This destination appears only for content it can receive.
Images
Fields and options
Example: a quick capture to Apple Photos
Capture a shared image, then export to Apple Photos to save it into the library and jump to Recents.
Send the capture
- Open an existing Capture and choose its configured Apple Photos export action.
- Capture hands off only the supported types listed above. Complete any confirmation or compose screen shown by Apple Photos.
Limits and troubleshooting
Limits
- Only images are supported; text, links, and non-image files are not offered.
- The image must still have readable data.
Troubleshooting
- If saving fails, allow Photos access in system settings.
- If a file is not offered, verify it is recognized as an image attachment.
