When you’re on the road with your camera, memory cards fill up fast. The good news is you can import photos from a camera to Mylio Photos directly—whether you’re using a laptop, iPad, or iPhone. Even if your main Vault drives aren’t connected, Mylio makes it simple to bring your new shots into your library right away.
Once you’re home, Mylio automatically syncs your imports with your Vaults and updates your main folder structure, no extra steps needed.
Why Importing Camera Photos into Mylio Photos Is Ideal for Travel
Unlike many apps, Mylio Photos lets you select exactly where your photos go when you import them. That means you can:
- Import photos directly from a camera or SD card to your device.
- Save them temporarily to local storage on your laptop, iPad, or iPhone.
- Or import directly to a portable SSD like a Travel Backup Drive.
Later, when your Vaults are connected, Mylio syncs everything automatically, keeping your workflow seamless, organized, and stress-free.
Steps to Import Photos from a Camera to Mylio Photos
- Connect your camera or SD card. Mylio Photos should recognize it automatically and open the Copy Files dialog. (You can also click the Add Media icon if Mylio doesn’t automatically recognize your card or camera.
- Confirm your source and choose a destination.
- Select your camera or card in the Source field.
- In the Destination field, choose the folder in Mylio Photos where you want your photos saved.
- Adjust your options. Open Advanced Settings to add categories or other metadata during import.
- Click Copy Now. Your photos are copied into Mylio Photos, ready for viewing, editing, and sharing.
Pro Tips for Importing Camera Photos on the Go
- Check device storage. Make sure your laptop, iPad, or iPhone has enough space, or connect an SSD for extra room.
- Organize on import. Give folders meaningful names and add metadata when you import.
- Trust the sync. When you reconnect to your Vaults at home, Mylio automatically updates them with your imported photos.
Final Thoughts
The ability to import photos from a camera to Mylio Photos while traveling means your memories are safe the moment you capture them. Whether you’re on a laptop, iPad, or iPhone, Mylio Photos keeps your workflow smooth and ensures everything syncs automatically when you’re back home.