How to add the Photos App (Icon) to the Upload Menu.

I often need to upload photos and videos to the Photos App, but on my iPad 10.5 Pro there is no Photos App on the Favorite screen or in the More Options menu. I can’t figure this one out or why Photos isn’t native to the Upload Menu. Help.

iPad Pro, iPadOS 17

Posted on Apr 26, 2025 9:06 AM

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Apr 26, 2025 10:04 AM in response to VikingRC2

You want to transfer pictures from someplace to Photos, is that right? From a website? What app are you using to pull up this list of apps?

On an iPad, you usually touch a picture to bring up a menu and, if it's a picture, the menu will include "Save to Photos."

Does that help?

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How to add the Photos App (Icon) to the Upload Menu.

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