Q: When I perform a keyword search, recently uploaded (and tagged) photos aren't included in the results.

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And3y

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Q: When I perform a keyword search, recently uploaded (and tagged) photos aren't included in the results.

I converted my old iPhoto library to Photos and can search and find photos tagged with keywords as expected. Photos added to the library after the conversion don't appear in the search results. Anyone else experiencing a similar problem?

MacBook Air (13-inch, Early 2015), iOS 9.2

Posted on Jan 3, 2016 12:41 PM

I have this question too

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Old Toad

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Try repairing the library according to the instructions in this Apple document: Repair Your Library.

Warning: If you use iCloud Photo Library with Photos, this action will cause Photos to upload all your pictures again (from Fix missing or incorrect thumbnails in Photos - Apple Support).

Posted on Jan 4, 2016 8:56 AM

Q: When I perform a keyword search, recently uploaded (and tagged) photos aren't included in the results.

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by léonie,

léonie Jan 3, 2016 1:38 PM in response to And3y
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Jan 3, 2016 1:38 PM in response to And3y

Photos added to the library after the conversion don't appear in the search results.
Please clarify - are you adding the photos to the Photos Library or the iPhoto Library? And which application are you using to searchß

Keywords you add in Photos to photos in your Photos Library can be used for searches in the search field and in the smart albums.
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Old Toad Jan 3, 2016 3:28 PM in response to And3y
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Jan 3, 2016 3:28 PM in response to And3y

Sometimes Photos has to be closed and relaunched in order to refresh the database files and allow searches, etc. to complete successfully. Give that a try:
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And3y Jan 3, 2016 5:57 PM in response to léonie
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Jan 3, 2016 5:57 PM in response to léonie

I'm adding the new shots to the Photos library and I'm using the search field in Photos.
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And3y Jan 3, 2016 6:26 PM in response to Old Toad
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Jan 3, 2016 6:26 PM in response to Old Toad

I did try that, but to no avail. I found that I can set up a Smart Album that will capture the tags on recently added shots, but if I use the basic search field those same tagged photos don't appear.
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And3y Jan 6, 2016 4:02 PM in response to Old Toad
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Jan 6, 2016 4:02 PM in response to Old Toad

Thanks so much! That solved it.
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Old Toad

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Jan 4, 2016 8:56 AM in response to And3y

Try repairing the library according to the instructions in this Apple document: Repair Your Library.

Warning: If you use iCloud Photo Library with Photos, this action will cause Photos to upload all your pictures again (from Fix missing or incorrect thumbnails in Photos - Apple Support).

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