Similar images but not duplicates
I'm trying to find an image with a pile of logs, taken a year ago. I have new image of the same logs now. Is there a way to search for a similar image in Photos?
I'm trying to find an image with a pile of logs, taken a year ago. I have new image of the same logs now. Is there a way to search for a similar image in Photos?
Are you asking about Photos for Mac or Photos on an iPhone or iPad?
If all logs are containing a similar text phrase, try to search for a text string - photos can find photos based on the text in the photo.
For example, searching for the text "Universität" found the picture of the mugs with the text "Universität" printed on them:
Look for a common phrase in the pictures of the logs you want to search for and enter it into the search field in Photos, it should work on your iPhone or Mac, if you have the current system version installed and Life Text enabled for Siri.
Use Live Text to interact with content in a photo or video on iPhone - Apple Support
Unfortunately there is no text in the images.
Have you tried searching for logs? Photos can index other items like dogs, cats, chairs, tables, cars, etc. so logs might also be indexed. If you haven't already done so give it a try.
Yes, tried that thanks, but no luck. Guess I'll need to use my memory and try to guess the date!
Sorry, have you been taking pictures of wooden logs? I thought you meant computer log files.
The duplicate detection in Photos 8 on Ventura will list similar photos as potential duplicates, but there is no "search by example".
If your new photo has GPS coordinates, you could open your recent photo of the pile of logs, to view it enlarged, then click "Show nearby photos" in the details below the enlarged photo. This should show you the older photo.
Similar images but not duplicates