Managing a growing photo library can feel overwhelming. Thousands of files spread across cameras, phones, and drives make it hard to find that one special shot. Mylio Photos Dynamic Search solves this problem. Paired with Dynamic Indexing, it makes searching fast, accurate, and private, even in libraries with hundreds of thousands of images.
This article explains how Dynamic Indexing works, how to use Mylio Photos Dynamic Search effectively, and why it’s one of the most powerful features in photo management software.
What Is Dynamic Indexing in Mylio Photos?
When you add photos and videos, Mylio Photos runs Dynamic Indexing in the background. Think of this as creating a detailed card catalog for your media.
Mylio scans every file and saves the details in a local SQL database. That database becomes the engine powering Mylio Photos Dynamic Search. Import may take a little longer while indexing runs, but it pays off with lightning-fast results later.
Here’s what gets indexed:
- AI SmartTags – Over 1,000 objects, activities, and image properties.
- Optical Character Recognition (OCR) – Makes text inside images searchable.
- Face Detection – Identifies people and connects them to names you provide.
- Metadata – Camera EXIF plus your own captions, keywords, and copyright info.
- GPS Data – Converts raw coordinates into readable places.
All indexing happens locally on your device. Nothing is sent to the Cloud.
How to Use Mylio Photos Dynamic Search
Once indexed, your library is instantly searchable. Mylio Photos looks at a wide range of information—including SmartTags, face recognition, text inside images, metadata, and GPS details—to give you fast, accurate results. Here’s how to use it:
- Click the magnifying glass icon in the left sidebar.
- Type a word, phrase, or description. Mylio will auto-complete suggestions from SmartTags, People, Albums, and Folders.
- Results appear grouped by category: Photos, Folders, People, Places, Text in Photos, and more.
Because the database updates automatically, your results are always fresh.
Narrowing Results with QuickFilters
QuickFilters in Mylio Photos are tools that help narrow large sets of results into something more manageable. They let you zero in on specific criteria, whether it’s a date range, camera details, or the way you’ve rated images. If a search returns too many hits, QuickFilters can help refine the results. For example, you can filter by:
- Date: Limit by year, month, or specific day.
- Flags and Ratings: See only favorites or 5-star photos.
- Technical Info: Filter by camera, lens, or file type.
Example: Show me all 2025 photos tagged “cat,” taken with my iPhone.
Advanced Search Options
For power users, Mylio Photos Dynamic Search supports advanced queries. These are specialized search expressions that go beyond simple keywords, allowing you to combine filters, use operators like AND/OR, or target specific fields such as captions or file types. Advanced queries are most useful for those who need precision and speed in finding exactly the right set of images:
"sunset beach"→ exact phrase match.keyword:sunflower→ looks only in keywords.date:>2021/01/01 AND date:<2022/12/31→ finds by date range.ext:.jpg→ only JPEGs.
These operators make it more powerful than basic keyword searches. Click here to learn more about custom search and filter expressions.
Why Mylio Photos Dynamic Search Matters
With Dynamic Indexing and Dynamic Search, photo organization gains clear advantages. Searches become faster, results are smarter and more relevant, data remains private, and the system is flexible enough to handle both simple keyword searches and highly specific queries.
- Faster – Instant results in massive libraries.
- Smarter – Includes faces, text, and AI SmartTags.
- Private – Data stays on your devices.
- Flexible – Handles both broad and precise searches.
Final Thoughts
Mylio Photos Dynamic Search and Dynamic Indexing work hand in hand to make even the largest photo collections manageable. They speed up searching, keep your data private, and help you rediscover images you might have forgotten. By mastering these tools, you can spend less time hunting for photos and more time enjoying them.
FAQ
Q: What is Mylio Photos Dynamic Search?
A: It’s a powerful search tool that uses Dynamic Indexing to make your entire photo library instantly searchable. You can find images by keywords, AI SmartTags, faces, text inside photos, or camera metadata.
Q: Does Dynamic Search work offline?
A: Yes. All indexing and searching happen locally on your devices. Your photos and data are never sent to the Cloud.
Q: How does Dynamic Search compare to QuickFilters?
A: Dynamic Search looks across your whole library. QuickFilters let you narrow results by date, ratings, flags, or technical details. They work best together.
Q: Can I exclude SmartTags from search results?
A: Yes. Open Dynamic Search, click the More Menu in the top app bar, and toggle Include SmartTags in search resultsto off.
Q: Will indexing slow down imports?
A: Indexing runs when you add new media, so initial imports may take a little longer. Once files are indexed, searches are nearly instant—even in very large libraries.