Configure malformed EXIF filtering and MacRoman or Windows-1252 recovery.

Learn how to reach PhotoStructure from another computer without confusing network exposure with authentication.

PhotoStructure will add built-in sign-in and permissions without making the first person who visits your server its owner.

PhotoStructure will use OpenID Connect to prove identity while keeping library access and roles under the owner's control.

PhotoStructure reverse-geocodes GPS coordinates found in your media's metadata.

PhotoStructure builds the "Who" tag from face metadata written by your camera, photo editor, and other tools.

PhotoStructure reads three metadata fields to build the Albums tag hierarchy. This page lists those fields and explains common sources of confusion (like Lightroom CatalogSets).

Troubleshooting common PhotoStructure issues on Linux, including frozen file dialogs and health check failures.

Sync reports are JSONL log files that record everything PhotoStructure does during a sync, including the file format, state values, and tips for filtering and analysis.

Scan paths tell PhotoStructure which folders to search. Learn how to add, remove, and configure them.

Complete guide to configuring PhotoStructure's name parsing engine, including formatters, name order, multi-word names, and international naming conventions.

Explanation of PhotoStructure's library metrics including assets, image files, and video files displayed on the about page.

Learn about PhotoStructure's file copy strategies, including automatic detection, reflink support for copy-on-write filesystems, and solutions for TrueNAS/ZFS permission errors.

Learn how to use VirusTotal to scan software for malware and understand false positives when downloading and installing applications.

Learn the differences between archiving, removing, and deleting photos and videos in PhotoStructure v2.0, including how to hide, exclude, and permanently delete files.

PhotoStructure uses hierarchical tags that support inheritance and relationships, allowing for more expressive organization than flat tagging systems.

Complete guide for importing your Google Photos collection into PhotoStructure using Google Takeout archives.

Guide to PhotoStructure's search functionality including filters, operators, and advanced search syntax for finding photos and videos.

Learn how PhotoStructure determines when photos and videos were captured using metadata, filenames, and advanced heuristics.

Explains how PhotoStructure works as a friendly sidekick to other photo management apps by never assuming it's the system of record and gracefully handling external changes.

Learn how to safely store digital files using multiple copies, different storage formats, and modern NAS systems with data integrity features to prevent data loss.

PhotoStructure's Logs page lets you browse, filter, and download logs from the web UI. This page also covers log levels, log locations, and how to collect and send logs for troubleshooting.

Error reporting is opt-in. If you enable it, reports include system information and error context, never your actual photos or videos.

Comparison between library syncing (filesystem updates) and rebuilds (database updates), explaining when and how each process runs.

Complete guide to configuring PhotoStructure settings using environment variables, including format examples, platform-specific instructions, and .env file support.

Troubleshooting guide for common PhotoStructure issues on Windows, including firewall problems, antivirus conflicts, and network share issues.

Explains why RAID provides data redundancy but isn't a substitute for proper backups, covering human errors, malware, hardware failures, and other risks.

Explanation of PhotoStructure's deduplication process, including how it handles RAW+JPEG pairs, cloud backups, and file variations while determining the "best" version to display.

Guide to PhotoStructure's volume management system, including UUID handling, stable file references, and troubleshooting volume identification issues.

Explanation of library rebuilds when upgrading PhotoStructure versions, covering the process of updating metadata, regrouping assets, and refreshing previews.

Detailed explanation of how PhotoStructure extracts keywords from metadata, sidecars, and file paths, including hierarchical tagging support.

Troubleshooting guide explaining PhotoStructure's file filters and common reasons why photos or videos might not be imported into your library.

Instructions for changing PhotoStructure library locations and moving existing libraries to new drives safely.

Step-by-step instructions for completely removing PhotoStructure from your system, including all data and settings.

Step-by-step instructions for launching and shutting down PhotoStructure on macOS, Windows, and Ubuntu, including why shutdown takes time.