How to do it
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Start a new album
On the Albums page in PicWay, tap the + next to the search box, then enter an Album name.
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Pick by rule
Under Start with, choose Pick by rule. Choose source albums, limit to a date range, choose cities, choose types, or turn on Favorites only. Leave source albums, cities, and types empty to not limit them.
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Choose whether to move
After you choose source albums, turn on Remove from original albums to move the photos. Leave it off to keep them in their old albums too.
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Review, then create
Tap Review & pick to see what matches, then tap Create.
Apple’s steps for adding photos to albums are in Add, delete, and find photos and videos in albums on iPhone (Apple Support, checked 2026-11-01). PicWay adds one thing to that: choosing the photos by rule, and moving them out of their old albums in the same step.
Will the album update by itself later?
No. The rule is used once, when you create the album. After that you can add photos any time, but the album doesn’t follow the rule.
Does moving delete my photos?
No. With Remove from original albums on, the photos leave the albums you chose but stay in your library. With it off, they stay in their old albums too. Some albums don’t allow removing photos, and then the switch can’t be turned on. If a removal fails after the photos are added, PicWay tells you which albums it couldn’t take them out of.
Can I add photos by rule to an album I already have?
Yes. Open the album and choose Add photos by rule or Pick photos to add.
Which places can I choose?
Cities only. PicWay shows places by city, and you can leave it empty to not limit by place.