How does photo people identifier work if I download photos from a non apple device? Format, etc

Does this support specific image formats?

iPad 2, iOS 9

Posted on Oct 27, 2019 6:25 AM

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Oct 27, 2019 3:36 PM in response to myrna523

Hello,

Photos updates and scans for People data whenever it is locked and connected to power.

markwmsn

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Oct 27, 2019 11:56 PM in response to myrna523

People/face recognition should work on about any photo format that the iPad can display.

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