How to save photos from email to iPhone Photos app?

I tried Download email attachments in Mail on iPhone – Apple Support (AU)

and it DOES NOT WORK - image never appears in photos (in any date range).

Thanks!


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Original Title: Save photo from email into "Photos".

iPhone 16 Pro Max, iOS 18

Posted on Sep 24, 2025 1:46 PM

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Posted on Sep 25, 2025 7:46 AM

When I long-press on a picture in an email, I get this:

When I tap "Save to Photos" the picture is saved in Photos. The date is today's date, not the date of the email, so your picture might not be where you expect.


Does this work for you?


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