Search function not working in Photos app

search option don't run in photos app



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iMac 24″, macOS 15.5

Posted on Jul 13, 2025 12:33 AM

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Jul 13, 2025 6:35 AM in response to mhatilla

mhatilla wrote: search option don't run in photos app

We'd like to help, but we need details. To start with, here are some things to check:

  • How are you searching? with Smart Albums? with Photos' search field? with Spotlight?
  • Where does your Photos Library reside-- in the Pictures folder of your internal drive, or on an external drive? or on a network? on iCloud drive?
  • Has this problem always existed, or did it just start? Can you think of anything that changed that might affect your device?
  • Have you re-started your Mac?
  • Have you re-started your Mac in Safe Mode?

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  • Have you checked to see if the Photos Library you are using is your System Library?
  • If you're using an external drive for your Library, have you checked its formatting?
  • Have you tried a different user on your Mac?
  • Have you determined that you have more than 10% free storage on your Mac?
  • Are you using iCloud Photos to synchronize your Libraries on your devices?
    • Do you have “Optimize Storage” checked in Photos’ Settings
    • Have you determined that you have more than 10% free storage on your iCloud account?
    • Have you looked to see what's at iCloud.com?
    • Have you checked the "syncing with iCloud" indicator on your Mac?


We can help with these things if you need advice. Let us know…


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