Photos App Crashing When Opening Images Windows 11 Fix [2026]

Quick Answer: Photos app crashes due to corrupted cache or bad image. Reset app in Settings → Apps → Photos → Advanced options → Reset.

Fix

Settings → Apps → Photos → Advanced options → Reset

Settings → Apps → Photos → Advanced options → Repair

Delete %LOCALAPPDATA%\Packages\Microsoft.Windows.Photos_*\LocalState

Set different default photo app: Settings → Apps → Default apps → Photos

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