Why doesn't Photos display image filename?

This might not be the answer you really want to hear, but you can search for file names, or part file names, using Photos search feature.

Because there is no need for the file name - it is of no use

and if you have been using iPhoto you have never changed a file name

By default both iPhoto and Photos set the title to the file name if there is no title in the MetaData - but changing the title has no effect on the file name - in either program it is not possible to change file names

In Photos you can see the title in the info window - if you want it below the photo request that apple add that option

LN

You can view the titles below the photos in Photos. Go to View > Metadata and check Titles.

You can view the titles below the photos in Photos. Go to View > Metadata and check Titles.

Why am I unable to display keywords under the thumbnails ?

You may feel there is no use for the file name appearing below the photo, but I can assure you that it is very useful to have that information when you sort and edit a large amount of photos (i.e. 1500 pics blended together from two different cameras). Photos also make it a little harder to edit a large amount of pics with slightly fewer tools to use. I am trying not to revert back to iPhoto, but why would Apple remove features that can be useful in Photos?

Once you do what Jay suggested you'll need to use one of the Applescript app that is listed in the Photos for Mac User Tips to copy the file name into the title field under the thumbnail, i.e. this one: Photos for Mac: Batch Changing the Titles to the Filename

Or there are other apps in the User Tips that can add user specific text to all selected photos followed by a sequential number. Lots of workaround options.

There most certainly is a use for a filename as given by a digital camera. One such use is when you are out in the field taking images that need to be referenced to a filename is of the utmost importance as it's the only way to reference that image.. I don't understand why anyone would say a filename is of no importance.

I too am unhappy with how Apple have removed many useful features/capabilities/functions from iPhoto with their move (upgrade?) to Photos. This one, not being able to easily find and navigate to the filename in the folder structure of where the picture is stored is among the most annoying for me.

I loved iPhoto and used it as my primary import tool, and editing software for quick/minor fixes/adjustments. However, it isn't the only product I use for the saving, storing and display of my 10,000's of photos. My need to be able to access filenames, and use tools to manipulate the name and other metadata properties enabled me to easily sort and order photos as I needed. I need to be able to do this, as I am sometimes not the only photographer taking photos at an event, and I therefore sometimes have to combine photos from other peoples cameras, with varying date/time signatures.

If there is a way for someone to be able to switch back on the ability to "Show in Finder", I would really appreciate someone letting me know!

Many thanks!

1 - going directly into the library is not and never has been supported - and is a really bad idea since even time mistakes can cause dataloss

2 - file names are easily seen in the info panel

3 - you can tell Apple you desires - https://www.apple.com/feedback/photos.html

4 - there is no way now to switch back to "show in finder"

5 - you can continue to use iPhoto if you prefer - it is in your applications folder (you do need to be up to date with version 9.6.1 - if you do not keep your software up to date see Can't Update iPhoto because it is not available in the App Store

6 - if you want to manage file rather than manage photos then you should not be using Photos (or if) - you should use software that is designed to work the way you want to - Photos and iPhotos are about the photos not the files

LN

AGREE!