Sorting¶
This guide explains how to change the sort order of gallery media.
Sort Criteria¶
| Sort Criteria | Description |
|---|---|
| Capture Date | Based on when photo/video was captured |
| Added Date | Based on when added to the app |
| Filename | Alphabetical/numerical order |
| File Size | Based on file size |
Sort Order¶
You can select ascending/descending for each sort criteria.
| Order | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Ascending | Small -> Large | Oldest first, A -> Z |
| Descending | Large -> Small | Newest first, Z -> A |
How to Change Sorting¶
Step 1: Open Sort Menu¶
- Tap the More (:) button at the top of gallery
- Select Sort
Step 2: Select Sort Criteria¶
Tap the desired sort criteria.
Step 3: Select Sort Order¶
Tap the same item again to toggle between ascending/descending.
Sort Indicator
The current sort criteria shows an up or down arrow next to it.
Default Sorting¶
Default
Default sort is Capture Date Descending (newest first).
Sorting Usage Examples¶
View Newest Photos First¶
- Capture Date + Descending
- Most recently captured media appears at top
View Oldest Photos First¶
- Capture Date + Ascending
- Useful for reviewing from project start in order
Find Large Files¶
- File Size + Descending
- Useful for storage space management
Find by Filename¶
- Filename + Ascending
- Useful for finding files with specific naming conventions
Grouping and Sorting¶
Date Grouping¶
When sorting, media can be grouped and displayed by date.
-- January 15, 2024 ---------------------
[Newest photos]
-- January 14, 2024 ---------------------
[Older photos]
Grouping Settings¶
- More (:) > Sort
- Enable/disable Group by Date option
Grouping Advantage
Grouped by date makes it easier to find media from specific dates.