Smart Search: How to Find Old Screen Shots Instantly

Searching for “screenshot” in your gallery returns thousands of results. Here is how to find the specific one you need.

1. Searching by Text (iOS & Android)

Both Google Photos and Apple Photos scan your images for text.

• Open your Photos app.
• Type a word you remember being on the screen (e.g., “Receipt” or “Flight”).
• The AI will find the screenshot containing that word!

2. Searching by Category

You can search for things like “Map”, “Chart”, or “Chat” and the AI will filter your screenshots based on their visual content.

3. The “Screenshots” Album

Both OSs automatically group all captures into a dedicated “Screenshots” album, which is the first place you should look to narrow down your search.