How to create a shared album in Samsung Gallery

Learn how to create and manage shared albums in Samsung Gallery to easily share photos and videos with friends and family across Samsung devices.

To create a shared album in Samsung Gallery, open the app, navigate to Shared Albums, and follow the setup prompts to name your album, invite participants, and start sharing content. Shared albums allow real-time collaboration and viewing across devices.

1. How to create a shared album in Samsung Gallery

1. Open the Gallery app on your Samsung device.
2. Tap the Gallery Menu icon (three horizontal lines) in the top-left corner.
3. Select Shared albums from the menu options.
4. Tap Get Started and sign in to your Samsung account if prompted.
5. Enter a name for your shared album and tap Create.
6. Choose to invite participants via Contacts, Samsung account ID, or share a link directly.
7. Once invitations are accepted, add photos and videos to the shared album for all participants to view and contribute.

2. Why use shared albums in Samsung Gallery?

- Shared albums enable seamless photo and video sharing with friends and family, fostering connection without physical albums.

- Participants can view, add, and interact with content in real time across Samsung devices.

- Albums are synced automatically, ensuring everyone sees the latest updates.

3. Supported Samsung Galaxy devices

Shared albums are available on most Samsung Galaxy devices running Android 10 or later, including Galaxy S24, Galaxy S25, Galaxy Z Fold, Galaxy Z Flip, and Galaxy A series models.

4. Additional things to check

- Ensure all participants have a Samsung account to access the shared album.

- Verify that your device is connected to a stable internet connection for syncing.

- Confirm that the Samsung Gallery app is updated to the latest version.

5. Related Samsung support topics

- How to manage Samsung account settings on Galaxy devices

- How to update apps on Samsung Galaxy devices

- How to troubleshoot Samsung Gallery app issues