Windows Live Photos

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  1. Your photos on the web

    In a few clicks, you can connect and share your photos—and discover new photos of the people you care about most.

  2. Screen capture demonstrating Photo sharing your way

    Photo sharing your way

    It’s easy to share your favorite pictures with the friends in your Windows Live network—and with the “What’s New” feed, you can see when your friends have added new photos, too.

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    step-by-step
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    People tagging

    Tag your friends in your photos so everyone can get to know your favorite people.

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    step-by-step
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    Instant comments

    It’s simple to see what friends have to say about your photos and to add your own comments on their photos.

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    step-by-step
  5. Screen capture demonstrating Photo mail

    Photo mail

    Use Windows Live Mail to add borders and comments to your favorite pics, then share them with friends and family.

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Photos for Mobile

Take your pics with you wherever you go and post photos directly from your phone to the web.

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Easy photo sharing

Easy photo sharing

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Photos features

Basics

Just getting started?

With Photos, you can post your favorite shots for friends, comment on their photos, and see the latest pics in the “What’s New” feed. These step-by-step instructions show you how!

  • Create an album

    Organize your photos in albums according to events, places, people… whatever you want!

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    step-by-step

  • Add photos to an album

    It’s easy to add new photos to existing albums.

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    step-by-step
Share

  • Share photos

    There are lots of easy ways to share your favorite photos with friends and family.

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    step-by-step

  • Set permissions

    You decide which people – in your Windows Live network and outside it – can see your photos.

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    step-by-step
Socialize

  • Make and view comments

    Share your thoughts on your photos and your friends’ photos.

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    step-by-step

  • People tagging

    Tag your friends in your photos so everyone can get to know your favorite people.

    See how
    step-by-step

  • “What’s New” feed

    See which of the friends in your Windows Live network posted new photos.

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    step-by-step

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