Using the Search Bar
The search bar is located at the top of the left sidebar and searches across all your photos:Click the Search Bar
Click in the search field at the top of the sidebar. You’ll see a search icon and placeholder text “Buscar…” (Search).
View Results
The photo grid automatically filters to show only matching photos.The photo count at the top shows how many results were found.
Search is case-insensitive, so “vacation”, “Vacation”, and “VACATION” all return the same results.
Searching by Filename
Galey Cloud searches through photo filenames:How Filename Search Works
- Searches anywhere in the filename (not just the beginning)
- Case-insensitive matching
- Partial matches are shown
- Results appear instantly as you type
Search Examples
| You Type | Finds Files Like |
|---|---|
beach | beach_sunset.jpg, my_beach_photo.png, beach2024.jpg |
2024 | vacation2024.jpg, 2024-summer.png, IMG_20240315.jpg |
img | IMG1234.jpg, screenshotimg.png, myimg.gif |
.png | photo**.png**, screenshot**.png**, image001**.png** |
Search Best Practices
Use Specific Terms
Search for distinctive parts of filenames like locations, dates, or unique identifiers.
Try Different Keywords
If you don’t find what you’re looking for, try related terms or different parts of the filename.
Keep It Short
Shorter search terms often work better than full filenames.
Use File Extensions
Search for “.png” or “.jpg” to filter by file type.
Filtering by Album
Combine search with album filtering for powerful photo discovery:Filter Combination Examples
| Album Selected | Search Term | Shows |
|---|---|---|
| Vacation 2024 | sunset | Photos in “Vacation 2024” with “sunset” in the filename |
| All Photos | beach | Any photo with “beach” in the filename |
| Family Photos | 2024 | Photos in “Family Photos” with “2024” in the filename |
Viewing Photo Details
Once you’ve found a photo, view detailed information:Click a Photo
Click any photo in the grid to select it.The photo will be highlighted with a colored border.
View Details Panel
The right sidebar opens automatically, showing detailed information about the selected photo.
Details Tab
The Details tab shows:- Nombre (Name) - Original filename
- Fecha (Date) - Upload date and time
- Dimensiones (Dimensions) - Width × height in pixels
- Tamano (Size) - File size (KB or MB)
- Tipo (Type) - File MIME type (e.g., image/jpeg)
- Album - Which album contains this photo
Colors Tab
The Colors tab displays:- Dominant colors extracted from the image
- Color swatches showing the 5 most prominent colors
- RGB values for each dominant color
Color analysis happens automatically when you open a photo. If you see “Cargando colores…” (Loading colors), the analysis is in progress.
Grid View Options
Adjust how photos are displayed to make searching easier:View Modes
Three view sizes are available in the toolbar above the photo grid:- Small
- Medium
- Large
Grid Icon (3×3)
- Shows 6-10 photos per row (depending on screen size)
- Best for: Browsing large collections quickly
- Good for: Finding photos by visual recognition
Navigation Shortcuts
While Galey Cloud doesn’t currently have keyboard shortcuts for search, you can use standard browser shortcuts:Browser Shortcuts
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
Ctrl/Cmd + F | May open browser find (not recommended) |
Tab | Navigate between interface elements |
Escape | Close photo details panel |
Enter | Create album when in album name field |
Keyboard shortcuts for photo navigation and selection may be added in future updates.
Tips for Finding Photos Quickly
Remember Upload Context
Remember Upload Context
Think about when and how you uploaded the photo:
- Did you upload it to a specific album?
- What was the date range?
- Were there other photos uploaded at the same time?
Use Filename Patterns
Use Filename Patterns
If your photos follow naming patterns, use them:
- Camera photos: Search for “IMG”, “DSC”, or camera model
- Screenshots: Search for “Screen”, “Shot”, or date patterns
- Edited photos: Search for “edited”, “final”, version numbers
Search for Dates
Search for Dates
Many filenames include dates:
- “2024” for year
- “03” or “March” for month
- “20240315” for full date
Filter First, Then Search
Filter First, Then Search
Start broad, then narrow down:
- Click the relevant album
- Switch to small view to see more photos
- Add search terms to further filter
- Switch to large view to examine remaining results
Use Visual Scanning
Use Visual Scanning
Sometimes browsing is faster than searching:
- Switch to small view
- Filter by album if you know which one
- Scroll through visually
- The human eye is excellent at pattern recognition
Search Limitations
- Filename only - Search doesn’t look at photo content or metadata
- No date filtering - Can’t filter by upload date directly
- No tag support - Photos don’t have searchable tags
- No full-text search - Can’t search within album names while searching photos
Workarounds
For Date Searches
Include dates in filenames before uploading, or organize by date-based albums.
For Content Searches
Use descriptive filenames that describe photo content when saving from your camera.
For Tag-Like Behavior
Include keywords in filenames (e.g., “beach_sunset_hawaii_2024.jpg”).
For Album Searches
Use consistent album naming so you can visually scan the sidebar quickly.
Finding Photos by Visual Details
If you can’t remember the filename but remember what the photo looks like:Scroll and Scan
Scroll through the grid and look for visual characteristics:
- Dominant colors
- Subject matter
- Composition
Photo Count Information
The photo grid header shows how many photos match your current view:- “X fotos” - Multiple photos shown
- “1 foto” - One photo shown
- Change albums
- Enter search terms
- Clear search
- Upload new photos
Next Steps
Uploading Photos
Learn how to upload photos with searchable filenames
Organizing Photos
Organize photos into albums for easier filtering