The Attribute options in the Library Filter bar let you filter photos by flag status, edit status, star ratings, labels, and copy. The Attribute options are also available in the Filmstrip. See Filter photos in the Filmstrip and Grid view.
- In the Library module, select a source in the Catalog, Folders, or Collections panel.
- In the Library Filter bar, select Attribute.
- Click an option to filter the selected photos by flag status, export status, edit status, star rating, color label, or copy. The photos with the specified filter criteria appear in the Library filter panel and the Filmstrip.
- (Optional) To refine your search, apply a Text or Metadata filter. Note: When two or more filters are specified, Lightroom Classic returns photos that match all criteria.
Find photos using Metadata filter
You can find photos by selecting specific metadata criteria using the Metadata options in the Library Filter bar. Lightroom Classic supports metadata embedded in photos by your digital camera and by other applications such as Photoshop or Adobe Bridge.
- In the Library module, select a source in the Catalog, Folders, or Collections panel.
- In the Library Filter panel, select Metadata.
- Choose a metadata category from the left column by clicking the header and choosing from the pop-up menu. Then, choose an entry in that column. For example, choose Edit, and then select Edited or Unedited. Lightroom Classic displays the number of selected photos that match that criteria next to the entry.
- Note: You can add a Left column to the Library filter. Shift-click and Ctrl-click (Windows) or Command-click (Mac OS) to select multiple entries in a column.
Metadata filters in the Library Filter panel
- In the next column, choose another metadata category, and choose an entry from that column.
- Continue to choose as many metadata categories and criteria as you like. Click the pop-up menu at the right side of any column header to add or remove the column, change the sort order, and switch between hierarchical and flat view. The photos with the specified metadata are displayed in the Grid view and the Filmstrip.
- (Optional) To refine your search, apply a Text or Attribute filter. Note: When two or more filters are specified, Lightroom Classic returns photos that match all criteria. Note: You can also find photos by clicking the right-pointing arrow that appears next to certain metadata text boxes in the Metadata panel.
Customize the Library Filter panel
Lightroom Classic provides six predefined filters to let you quickly perform common filters and restore default settings.
- In the Library Filter panel or the Filmstrip, choose any of the following from the Custom Filter menu: Default Columns Filters Off Flagged Location Columns Rated Unrated
- Displays photos that have no star rating.
- Displays photos with a star rating of one or higher.
- Filters photos by Country, State/Province, City, and Location metadata categories.
- Displays photos with a Pick flag.
- Turns off all filters and hides all filter options.
- Opens the Metadata options to the default four columns: Date, Camera, Lens, and Label, and all metadata selected in each category.
Use Library Filter presets
Save Library Filter panel settings as a preset
To expedite common searches and filter operations, save your filter criteria as a preset.
- Using the Text, Attribute, and Metadata options in the Library Filter panel, specify criteria to filter your photos.
- Choose Save Current Settings As New Preset from the Custom Filter menu at the right side of the Library Filter panel or the Filmstrip.
- Type a name for the preset in the New Preset dialog box, and click Create.
Apply a Library Filter panel preset
- To apply a filter preset, select it from the Custom Filter menu.
Delete a Library Filter panel preset
- To delete a filter preset, select it from the Custom Filter menu and then choose Delete Preset [Preset Name].
Rename a Library Filter panel preset
- To rename a filter preset, select it from the Custom Filter menu and then choose Rename Preset [Preset Name].
Find photos using collections
Besides letting you view and organize photos, selecting collections provides a way to find specific photos.
- In the Collections panel, select one or more items. The photos in the collections are displayed in the Grid view and the Filmstrip. Selecting a collection set includes all of the collections in the set.
- (Optional) To refine your search, apply a Text, Attribute, or Metadata filter using the Library Filter bar.
Find photos using keyword tags
Using the Keyword List panel, you can find photos that contain specific keyword tags.
- In the Keyword List panel, select a keyword tag and click the right-pointing arrow next to the photo count. Lightroom Classic displays all of the photos in the catalog that contain that keyword tag in the Grid view and the Filmstrip. Lightroom Classic also opens the Library Filter bar and displays Metadata keyword criteria.
- (Optional) To refine your search, apply a Text, Attribute, or additional Metadata filter using the Library Filter panel.
For more interesting tips on how to use Filters and find photos, check out Julieanne Kost's blog.
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