How to Use the Filmstrip Feature in Windows 11 Photos App
The Filmstrip feature in the Windows 11 Photos app lets you quickly browse and select multiple images within a folder without leaving the main viewing window.
This new addition acts like a visual index, displaying small thumbnails of all photos in your current folder directly below the main image you’re viewing.
For example, you can use it to easily compare several pictures from your recent vacation photos or select a batch of images for editing or deletion.
You activate Filmstrip by simply opening any photo in the Photos app; the filmstrip automatically appears at the bottom, allowing you to click through other pictures 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.
Once the Filmstrip is active, you will see a row of small image thumbnails at the bottom of your screen.
To hide the Filmstrip, click the toggle button again or press the F key once more.
Note: This feature does not require administrative privileges to use.
Reference: Microsoft
Summary
The Filmstrip feature in the Windows 11 Photos app displays a row of thumbnails at the bottom of your screen. By pressing the “F” key or clicking the toggle icon, you can quickly scroll through and compare multiple images in the same folder. This makes managing large photo collections much faster and less complicated.
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