Find photos and videos

Photos/videos you took

To browse for photos or videos:

  1. Open the Gallery app .
  2. Touch Photos or Folders.
  3. Touch a thumbnail to open the photo or video.

Photos/videos from text messages

To find photos you've saved from text messages:

  1. Open the Gallery app .
  2. Tap Folders.
  3. Tap the name of your messaging app. (Swipe left if needed.)

Photos/videos from WhatsApp, Instagram and other apps

  1. Open the Gallery app .
  2. Tap Folders.
  3. Tap the name of your messaging app. (Swipe left if needed.)

Missing photos/videos

If you're having trouble finding photos or videos, read Google's support information.

Storage location

Photos and videos you've taken are stored on your phone (internal storage) or on your SD card, depending on your setting.

For either internal storage or the SD card, look in these folders.

FolderType of photo/video
DCIMTaken with Camera app
Pictures/PhotosEditorYour edited photos. Also check DCIM for edited photos.
Pictures/ScreenshotsScreenshots
Pictures/[app]Saved from messages or photo sharing apps