How to search pre-existing tags
I tag my photos using digikam and I save the tags to the files through digikam. I can see the tags using Windows explorer but I cannot seem to search the tags using Immich search bar.
I read that existing tags are pulled when the files are uploaded so I assume there is a way to search them. What is the proper way to search existing tags? When I start typing it shows a note about smart search and searching with the m: prefix but that doesn't seem to work either.
I have a feeling this issue could be related to the fact that all my photos are within an external, read only library. Any suggestions?
By the way, what an amazing group of contributors. I really appreciate how helpful and response everyone is. It is very helpful to search prior questions and learn great information about how the program works.
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Hello, where are the tags saved? We haven't utilized the external tag yet
Tags in exif don't get read yet, so they are not searchable.
Within Windows explorer file properties it shows a filed called tags and a separate field called people. Looks like I have data in each field on some photos and just data in the tags field on others.
I used to see nested tags which I am not seeing now so I am doing some checking.
We will add this in the future though
Gotcha. I am really glad to hear that it will be added in the future. Thanks for the prompt responses. Immich is amazing already and knowing how many additional features are planned is really exciting.