Apps Install Photos Legacy app in Windows 11

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This tutorial will show you how to install the Photos Legacy app for your account in Windows 11.

If you don't like the new Photos app in Windows 11 or prefer the old version for some tasks, you can download and install the Microsoft Photos Legacy app from the Microsoft Store.

Photos Legacy is the app for Microsoft’s Legacy Collections, Albums, and Video Editor. Be empowered to do more with your photos and videos. Easily view, edit, compare, create albums, and make movies of your special memories.

The filmstrip shows all the items from that location and allows you to jump to other photos while staying immersed in the experience. You can also compare photos and videos in the same app window using the multi-view mode. This is activated by selecting multiple items from the filmstrip interface.

In the toolbar, you’ll get to work with edit, mark-up, favoriting, metadata, and have quick access to third-party photo editors. Enjoy your photos edge to edge and distraction-free by easily hiding the toolbars. Whether you are viewing or editing your photos, the Photos Legacy experience is intuitive, elegant, and seamlessly woven into the fabric of Windows 11.

Reference:

What is Photos Legacy? - Microsoft Support

Learn about the Photos Legacy app for Microsoft’s Legacy Collections, Albums, and Video Editor.
support.microsoft.com support.microsoft.com


EXAMPLE: Photos Legacy app

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Here's How:

1 Click/tap on the Download button or link below to open the Photos Legacy app page in the Microsoft Store.



2 Click/tap Get or Install to install the app from the Microsoft Store.


That's it,
Shawn Brink
 
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Did it recently. It's not that I don't like the new one, but the old one is good for trimming videos quickly.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP Pavilion 14-ce3514sa
    CPU
    Core i5
    Memory
    16gb
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 970 evo plus 2TB
    Cooling
    Could be better
    Internet Speed
    200mbps Starlink
    Browser
    Firefox
    Other Info
    Originally installed with a 500gb H10 Optane ssd
Hazel123 said:
Did it recently. It's not that I don't like the new one, but the old one is good for trimming videos quickly.
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Didn't realise they'd got rid of this useful feature. Saves faffing about with Clipchamp for a quick trimming.
 

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    Win 11 Home & Pro
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    ASUS Vivobook
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    AMD Ryzen™ 7 7730U
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    M1605YA
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    15.0GB Dual-Channel DDR4 @ 1596MHz (22-22-22-52)
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    Windows 11
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    ACER NITRO
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    AMD Ryzen 7 5800H / 3.2 GHz
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    CZ Scala_CAS (FP6)
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    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
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    Realtek Audio. NVIDIA High Definition Audio
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    15.6" LED backlight 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 144 Hz
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    1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
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    180 Watt, 19.5 V
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    Lenovo Bluetooth
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    Defender
I had a look at clipchamp but it has adverts.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP Pavilion 14-ce3514sa
    CPU
    Core i5
    Memory
    16gb
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 970 evo plus 2TB
    Cooling
    Could be better
    Internet Speed
    200mbps Starlink
    Browser
    Firefox
    Other Info
    Originally installed with a 500gb H10 Optane ssd
It won't let you add title card any more though as it did in Windows 10 . The option comes up but it will not save.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 Home. Win Version 23H2
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP
    Hard Drives
    windows C Drive
    D Drive is SSD
    Browser
    Chrome
polli said:
It won't let you add title card any more though as it did in Windows 10 . The option comes up but it will not save.
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Can't find a solution, anyone got an ideas?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 Home. Win Version 23H2
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP
    Hard Drives
    windows C Drive
    D Drive is SSD
    Browser
    Chrome
polli said:
Can't find a solution, anyone got an ideas?
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I only use it to trim some videos from time to time but check if you have the 'Legacy Photos add-on' in the all apps list. That might be needed.
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Win 11 Home & Pro
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS Vivobook
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen™ 7 7730U
    Motherboard
    M1605YA
    Memory
    15.0GB Dual-Channel DDR4 @ 1596MHz (22-22-22-52)
    Graphics Card(s)
    512MB ATI AMD Radeon Graphics (ASUStek Computer Inc)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Generic PnP Monitor (1920x1200@60Hz) - P1 PLUS (1920x1080@59Hz)
    Screen Resolution
    1920 X 1200
    Hard Drives
    953GB Western Digital WD
    PSU
    45 Watts
    Mouse
    Lenovo Bluetooth.
    Internet Speed
    500 Mbps
    Browser
    Edge
    Antivirus
    Defender
  • Operating System
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    ACER NITRO
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 7 5800H / 3.2 GHz
    Motherboard
    CZ Scala_CAS (FP6)
    Memory
    32 GB DDR4 SDRAM 3200 MHz
    Graphics card(s)
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
    Sound Card
    Realtek Audio. NVIDIA High Definition Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    15.6" LED backlight 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 144 Hz
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 970 Evo Plus 2TB NVMe M.2
    PSU
    180 Watt, 19.5 V
    Mouse
    Lenovo Bluetooth
    Internet Speed
    500 Mbps
    Browser
    Edge
    Antivirus
    Defender
This is nice since you no longer are forced to deal with the filmstrip, but it also now refuses to remember its last size/position (just like the current Snipping Tool! UGH).
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro x64
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom Build
    CPU
    Intel Core i7-9700K
    Motherboard
    ASUS Prime Z390-P
    Memory
    A-Data DDR4 3000 8 GB DDR4 @ 2667 MHz (x2, 16 GB total)
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super WindForce OC 8GB GDDR6 by Gigabyte
    Sound Card
    Realtek 7.1 Channel HD Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Viotek GFV22CB 21.5" x2
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080 @ 144 Hz
    Hard Drives
    SSD1: 1 TB WD Blue SN550 PCI-E NVMe
    SSD2: 500 GB Crucial MX500 3D NAND
    HDD: 750 GB Western Digital WD7500AACS
    USB 1: 3 TB Seagate Backup+ Desk
    USB 2: 4 TB Western Digital My Passport 25E2
    PSU
    Apevia ATX-PR800W Prestige 800W 80+ Gold
    Case
    CyberPowerPC Onyxia II 242W
    Cooling
    ARGB CPU Liquid Cooler
    Keyboard
    Logitech Media Keyboard K200
    Mouse
    Onikuma CW60
    Internet Speed
    100 Mbps average
    Browser
    Firefox x64
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
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