Sorting Photos Library on Mac

The new MacOS version seems to be sorting my Photos Library by "Recently Added" where before it sorted by "Date Captured". How do I change it back to "Date Captured"?


I see this option on iOS but not on the Mac, unless I'm just missing it?

Mac mini, macOS 26.0

Posted on Oct 3, 2025 8:32 AM

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Posted on Oct 3, 2025 8:35 AM

LOL Nevermind. Just found it.

Click on Library.

Then go to menu item View, scroll down to Sort, then choose "Keep sorted by Oldest Capture Date"


I was trying to use the filter option (like on iOS) or right clicking Library (like for albums). Didn't think to look at the View menu until after I posted.

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