Make & keep
Add searchable titles and captions to photo-strip frames
Use Photos Info fields to attach session context that can be searched later.
A filename such as IMG_4021 says little about who is pictured or why the strip matters. Photos for Mac lets you add a title and caption to selected images. Use concise, factual language: record the session, location, or sequence note you know, and distinguish supplied memories from details established by the image.
Enter the context
Select one or more frames in Photos and click the Info button, or press Command-I. In the Info window, click Add a Title or Add a Caption and enter the text. Titles can identify a session or numbered frame; captions can preserve a short note about the event or the family member who supplied the information.
Evidence: Apple user guide
Choose batch or frame-specific notes
Select a batch only when the same note genuinely applies to every frame. For a four-picture sequence, individual captions can distinguish gestures or ordering, while a shared title can connect the frames to the same session. Use a consistent spelling for names and locations so search returns all related images.
Evidence: Apple user guide
Test the search term
Close the Info window and search the library for a distinctive word from the title or caption. Apple’s guide says titles and captions make images easier to find in Search. Keep uncertain details qualified in the caption, and do not use a caption field as a substitute for a separate provenance record when the image has archival value.
Evidence: Apple user guide
Sources & further reading
Sources for the specific facts and product descriptions above. Our worked examples, interpretations and practical suggestions are original editorial guidance.
- Apple Photos User Guide for Mac — Titles, captions and metadataApple user guide