Stop Scrolling! Learn how to quickly jump between your oldest and newest photos on your iPad & iPhone.

If you’ve ever found yourself endlessly flicking through thousands of photos just to reach an older memory, you’re not alone. With years of holiday snaps, family moments and screenshots piling up, scrolling from one end of your library to the other can feel like a full-time job. The good news? Your iPad and iPhone have a built-in shortcut that makes jumping to your oldest or newest photos almost instant — and it’s hiding in plain sight.

The Secret: A Single Tap Takes You Back in Time!

You can use this tip in most apps, not just Photos! But inside the Photos app, while viewing your images in the Library view tap the very top of your screen, right above your photos, and your iPad or iPhone will immediately zip you back to the oldest photo in your library. No more frantic flicking to jump back in time.

But what about getting back to the latest photos? Easy.

Jump Straight to the most recent Photo

Once you’re already at the top of the library, simply tap the "All" button at the bottom of your iPad's screen or the "Library" button at the bottom of your iPhone's screen.

This hidden gesture is one of the fastest ways to navigate huge photo collections, especially if you’ve been snapping away for years.

Why This Trick Matters

For anyone with 5,000… 10,000… or even 50,000 photos, quick navigation is essential. Whether you’re organising albums, hunting for a specific memory, or preparing photos for printing or sharing, saving those precious seconds adds up. It also makes your iPad and iPhone feel faster and more organised without you lifting a finger.

Try It Now

Open your Photos app and give it a go:
• Tap the top → jump to oldest.
• Tap the bottom → jump to newest.

It’s simple, fast, and strangely satisfying.

If you love little shortcuts like this and want to feel more confident using your photos, keep an eye out for more helpful tips, or join one of my upcoming lessons to discover the powerful organising tools built right into your iPad and iPhone.