How to Use the Filmstrip Feature in Windows 11 Photos App
The Filmstrip feature in the Windows 11 Photos app lets you easily flip through all the pictures in a folder right from the main photo view.
Think of it like a quick slider or row of tiny pictures that shows up at the bottom of your screen. This row contains all the images from the folder you’re currently looking at.
This helpful tool makes it super fast to compare photos, maybe your vacation shots, or to pick out a bunch of pictures to edit or delete all at once.
When you open any picture in the Photos app on Windows 11, the Filmstrip usually pops up at the bottom all by itself. You can then click on any of the small pictures in the Filmstrip to jump to that photo instantly.
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.
To activate the Windows 11 Filmstrip feature in the Photos app, open the app and then open any photo or video from your folders. Locate the Show Filmstrip icon at the bottom left of the window and click it, or press the F key on your keyboard.
To hide the Filmstrip, click the toggle button again or press 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 easy to quickly look through 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. To access these options, navigate to the three-dotted menu, select 'Options,' which opens the legacy folder options window. Then, click on 'View.'
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