FlashroomMake & keep
Tag strip scans and gather them in a Smart Album
Create one consistent keyword, apply it through Keyword Manager, then build an automatically updating Mac album.
Keywords are useful when a library contains several events, scanners, or portrait types. A Smart Album can collect items from criteria instead of requiring you to add every new scan by hand. This workflow uses Photos on Mac; Apple notes that Smart Albums created on Mac do not appear in Photos on iPhone or iPad.
Create and apply the keyword
Select the relevant scans and choose Window > Keyword Manager. Choose Edit Keywords, add a term such as “booth-strip,” then return to the manager and click the term to apply it to selected photos. Drag used labels to Quick Group for faster assignment and later filtering.
Evidence: Apple user guide
Set the Smart Album rule
Choose File > New Smart Album, name it, and set a condition for Keyword is booth-strip. Add another condition only when useful, such as a date range or Favorite status. Set Match to all if every condition must apply; choose any if one condition is enough. Click OK and new matching scans appear automatically when they receive the keyword.
Evidence: Apple user guide
Check its scope
Test the rule with a known frame and one image that should not match. Smart Albums evaluate the library, so they are not a folder that owns independent copies. Rename a keyword carefully: the name is part of your search vocabulary. For access on an iPhone, create a regular album or use iCloud Photos; Smart Albums themselves stay Mac-side.
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 — KeywordsApple user guide
- Apple Photos User Guide for Mac — Smart AlbumsApple user guide