Manual Photo Grouping Inline with Singles in Grid View #822
Description
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Feature description
Description:
I would like to propose a new feature for the gallery: the ability to manually group selected photos into a single “group tile” that appears inline with individual photos in the main grid view.
Currently, gallery apps only:
Auto‑group similar shots (bursts, motion photos, faces).
Or separate photos into albums/folders.
Neither option allows the user to manually decide which photos belong together while still keeping them visible in the same grid alongside single photos.
Why do you want this feature?
This feature would give users more control over how their gallery is organized. It combines the clarity of albums with the convenience of inline grouping.
No good alternatives:
Albums/folders: useful but separate from the main grid.
Auto‑grouping: limited to bursts or similar shots.
Additional information
Use Cases:
Grouping related shots from an event (e.g., “Birthday 2024 with friends” or "Island 2023").
Grouping product photos (e.g., bike sale pictures).
Reducing clutter in the grid by stacking chosen photos together.
Proposed Behavior:
Long‑press → “Add to Group” option in context menu.
Groups displayed as a distinct tile (stack icon, thicker border, or label).
Tapping a group tile opens the grouped photos.
Groups should be user‑defined, not automatic.
Mock-up:
