How Do I Find All My Photos on Windows 11?

You can find all your photos on Windows 11 quickly by using File Explorer and its search function. Here's how:

1. Open File Explorer: You can do this by clicking the File Explorer icon on your taskbar or by pressing the Windows key + E.

2. Select "This PC": In the left navigation pane, click on "This PC." This ensures you're searching your entire computer.

3. Use the Search Bar: In the top-right corner of the File Explorer window, you'll find a search bar.

4. Enter a File Extension: Type *.jpg (or *.png, *.jpeg, *.gif, *.bmp depending on the image file types you want to find) into the search bar and press Enter. This tells Windows to look for all files with the ".jpg" extension (or other extension you chose) across your entire computer.

   • *Why use `.jpg?** Theacts as a wildcard, meaning "anything." So.jpg` means "any file name ending in .jpg".

5. Wait for the Results: Windows will now search your entire computer for all files matching the specified file extension. This may take some time, especially if you have a large hard drive or many files.

6. View Your Photos: The search results will display all the photos found on your computer with the specified extension. You can then browse, organize, or manage your photos as needed.

Tips for Refining Your Search:

• Combine multiple file extensions: You can search for multiple file types at once. For example, *.jpg OR *.png will find all JPG and PNG files.
• Search within a specific folder: If you know your photos are likely in a particular folder (e.g., your "Pictures" folder), navigate to that folder in File Explorer before using the search bar. This significantly speeds up the search.
• Use the "Date Modified" filter: After the initial search, you can further refine the results by using the "Date Modified" filter in the File Explorer ribbon. This is helpful if you're looking for photos taken within a specific timeframe.