Browsing Folders and Files
Three ways to move around
You can navigate your library using:
- The folder tree on the left
- Breadcrumb links above the photo grid
- Double-clicking folders and the Back row in the grid
Folder tree (left panel)
The left panel shows the structure of your opened library:
- Click a folder name to open it in the center grid.
- Use the carets to expand or collapse subfolders without opening them.
- Collapse the entire left panel with the ‹ button on the panel edge if you want a wider thumbnail area.
The tree helps when you have deep backup structures (year → month → event → camera roll).
Breadcrumbs
Above the thumbnails, breadcrumbs show where you are in the folder hierarchy. Each segment is clickable—click any folder name to jump directly to that level.
When you run a search or tag filter, breadcrumbs are replaced by a search results line that describes what you are viewing (for example how many files matched).
Back row
When you are inside a subfolder (not at the library root), the first item in the grid is Back. Double-click Back to go to the parent folder.
The Back row does not appear during search or tag-filter modes.
Opening folders and images
| Action | Result |
|---|---|
| Double-click a folder | Open that folder |
| Double-click an image | Open the photo viewer (full preview window) |
| Single-click an image | Select it; details appear in the right panel |
Item counts
The header above the grid shows how many items are in the current view. When you select files, it changes to show how many are selected out of the total, with Select All and Clear Selection buttons.
Folders vs images in the grid
- Folders show a folder icon.
- Images show a thumbnail when available, or a placeholder while thumbnails are still generating.
Right-click menu
Right-click (or Control-click) any file in the grid for actions such as preview, copy, rename, delete, and Reveal in Finder. See Working from the context menu.