Expressions

When entering text into the search bar, several keywords and patterns will be recognized as semantic search expressions. Multiple expressions can be combined to form complex semantic searches. While entering a semantic expressions, partial matches will be recognized and you will see a list of possible matches to choose from.

Available expressions/patterns

Individual photos

individual photos

Matches photos/videos that are not stored in an event.

In specific event

in Wedding Tom and Jenny
in event Wedding Tom and Jenny
event Wedding Tom and Jenny

Matches photos/videos in a specific event. Simply type the name of the event and choose the matching suggestion, or use on of the more explicit patterns.

In collection/taxon

Mountain Scapes
in Mountain Scapes
not in Mountain Scapes
collection Mountain Scapes
in collection Mountain Scapes
not in collection Mountain Scapes

Matches photos/videos that are in a specific collection or taxon.

You can also match photos/videos that are part of any or no collection using these patterns:

any collection
no collection
in any collection
in no collection

Containing keyword

Matches a specific keyword set in the metadata of an photo/video.

High Contrast
keyword High Contrast

File name

DSCF1001
filename DSCF1001

File type

image
video
movie
audio
music
document
data
raw
jpeg

Matches only files of the specified type.

Hidden/Visible

hidden
not hidden
in workspace
not in workspace

Matches photos that are visible/invisible in the workspace view.

Missing

missing
not missing

Matches files that are (not) missing.

Camera

EOS 5D
camera EOS 5D

Matches the camera vendor/model with which a photo was taken.

Lens

35mm ED
lens 35mm ED

Matches the lens with which a photo was taken.

Aperture

aperture 2.0
aperture 1.8 - 2.2
aperture > 2.0
f/2.0
<f/2.0
f/1.8 - f/2.2
f1.8 - f2.2

Matches the aperture value of a photo. Various ways to specify ranges of matched values can be used

Focal length

focal length 35
focal length 18-22
focal length > 100
35 mm
18mm - 22mm
> 100mm

Matches the focal length of a photo. Various ways to specify ranges of matched values can be used

ISO

iso 200
iso 100 - 200
iso >= 6400

Matches the ISO value of a photo.

Time

later than 6:00

Matches the time of day a photo was captured.

Year

2020
year 2020

Matches the year a photo was captured.

Rating

rating 5
rating > 4
rating 2-3
rating between 1 and 2

Matches the star rating of a photo/video.

Label

label green

Matches the color label of a photo/video.

Custom metadata field

shelf=Row 5, Shelf 16
shelf:Row 5, Shelf 16
shelf Row 5, Shelf 16

Matches a field/name set as a custom field.