What are the features of the image viewer in memories?

In Memories, the term "document image" refers to a scanned document you save as a computer file.

The image viewer in Memories can display photos or document images that have these file formats:

  • Photos: .png, .jpg (or .jpeg), .tif (or .tiff), or .bmp
  • Document images: .png, .jpg (or .jpeg), tif (or .tiff), or .bmp

A different viewer displays .pdf documents.
Keep in mind that anyone can view, tag, and comment on an image in Memories. The contributor of the image can also edit information about the photo or document. Only the contributor can add a title to a photo or a document image.

In Family Tree, in Memories, click any photo or document image to open it in the image viewer.

The following table explains the functions of the image viewer.

 ContributorAll viewersFunction or Information
Photo or Document image YesYesView the item and see tags on photos.
TitleYes YesAll can view the title.
EditYesThe contributor can edit stories, add or change titles, and enter details such as place, date, and description.
Bookmark YesYesClick to add the item to your Memories bookmarks.
Share YesYesClick to share using Facebook, Messenger, Twitter, Whatsapp, Line, or email. In addition, you can copy the link or download the item.
InformationYesYesClick to open an Information panel and add Title, place, date, and description. All viewers can see the information; only the contributor can edit.
 3 dots iconYesYesNon-contributors can download, or report abuse. In addition, the contributor can change a photo to a document; change a document to a photo; move an item to their archive, or delete the item. A non-contributor can open the item in a new tab.
Tag PeopleYesYesClick and tag additional people in the item. The click Done Tagging
Adjust ImageYesYesAdjust the brightness or contrast in the item. Invert the image colors. Rotate the image. Or reset to the original view.
Zoom In or OutYesYesClick + or - to increase or decrease the zoom.
Report Abuse XClick to report violations of rules or guidelines.

Items on the Information Panel to the right of the Memory Item

Tagged People YesYes

Show the list of people tagged in the memory item.

Click a name and move to the person's Family Tree profile.

Click Tag People and add more tags.

    VisibilityYesYes

    All can see the current visibility level—public or private.

    The contributor can change the visibility.

    DetailsYesYes

    See the title, place, date, and description.

    The contributor can add or edit each field and add audio.

    See who contributed the memory item. Click the name and message the person.

    Topic TagsYesYesAnyone can add or remove topic tags.
    Albums and StoriesYesYes

    Anyone can add a photo, story, document, or audio file to a Memories album.

    Anyone can add a photo to a story.

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