iOS 27 brings 5-star ratings to Photos — here is how to use them
Forget favorites: iOS 27 star ratings make organizing photos way better.
iOS 27 introduces a new feature to its Photos app, allowing users to assign star ratings and custom metadata to their images and videos. By default, these rating controls are hidden after updating to the latest iOS version, requiring users to enable them in their settings. To enable star rating controls, open the Photos app, tap the Collections tab, select the profile icon in the top-right corner, scroll down to account settings, and toggle on "Show Rating Controls."
Once activated, users can rate individual photos by tapping the star icon in the top-right corner, then selecting a rating from one to five stars. For multiple photos, users can select them by tapping Select in the top-right corner, choose the desired star level from the three-dot menu, and apply it to all selected media. Filtering the library by star rating is also possible by navigating to the Library tab, tapping the filter icon, selecting "Rating" from the filter menu options, and choosing the preferred star level.
This newly added functionality aims to streamline the organization and sorting of photo libraries within the native Photos app.
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