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Local photos

Explore Your Photos​

Once connected, you can:

  • Browse your local photos organized by albums
  • View sync status for each photo
  • Manually sync individual photos or entire albums
  • Browse remote albums on your PhotoPrism server
Local Photos Screen

Basic Usage​

Syncing Photos​

Manual Sync​

  1. Go to the Local tab
  2. Select photos you want to sync
  3. Tap the Sync button
  4. Wait for upload to complete
Sync Photos Screen

Understanding Sync Status​

PhotoSpectra uses indicators to show sync status:

  • Total: Total number of photos
  • Hashed: Number of photos that have been hashed
  • Synchronized: Photo already exists on server
  • Pending: Photo not yet synced to server

Tips for Best Experience​

Performance​

  • WiFi Recommended: Sync large photo libraries over WiFi to save mobile data

Privacy​

  • Local First: Photos stay on your device until you sync them
  • Secure Storage: Credentials stored using platform-native secure storage
  • No Third Parties: Direct connection between your device and your server

Troubleshooting​

Sync Problems​

If photos aren't syncing:

  1. Check internet connection
  2. Verify sufficient storage on server
  3. Check photo format is supported
  4. Review error messages in app
  5. Restart the app and try again.

Performance Issues​

If the app is slow:

  1. Use filters to narrow down photo list
  2. Restart the app and try again.

Next Steps​

Now that you're set up, explore more features:

Getting Help​

Need assistance?

Ready to take control of your photo library? Start syncing with PhotoSpectra today!