How to Use the Filmstrip Feature in Windows 11 Photos App
The filmstrip feature in the Windows 11 Photos app shows a handy row of small picture previews at the bottom of your screen so you can browse every image in your current folder without going back to the main gallery.
This row displays tiny copies of all your photos side by side. Clicking any picture in the strip jumps to it right away, which makes it fast to compare similar shots or pick out pictures to delete or edit.
Open the Photos app and any image. Click the Show Filmstrip icon in the bottom left or press the F key. This displays a row of thumbnails at the bottom, allowing you to quickly browse and compare photos in the same folder.
How to turn on the Filmstrip
- Open the Photos app on your computer.
- Open any photo or video from your folders.
- Look at the bottom left corner of the window. Click the Show Filmstrip icon.
- Alternatively, you can just press the F key on your keyboard.
Launch the Photos app and open any image or video. Click the Show Filmstrip icon in the bottom-left corner, or press the F key on your keyboard.
Hiding the Filmstrip requires clicking the toggle button again or pressing the F key once more.
Reference: Microsoft
Summary
The Windows 11 Filmstrip feature shows a row of small pictures at the bottom of the Photos app, making it quick to browse and compare photos in the same folder.
How to view Pictures without clicking on them?
Viewing Pictures Without Clicking: This section appears to describe a different feature and isn't relevant to the Filmstrip. Click the three-dot menu, select Options to open the legacy settings window, and click View.
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