> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://guide.app.pinpoint.gov.sg/pinpoint-guide/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://guide.app.pinpoint.gov.sg/pinpoint-guide/user-guides/mobile/viewing-and-filtering.md).

# Viewing & Filtering

## Viewing

### :eyes: Expand media&#x20;

Want to expand media on Pinpoint? Use our "Expand" function!

1. [Select media to tag and view its details.](/pinpoint-guide/user-guides/mobile/editing-media-details.md#how-to-edit-metadata) Media is also automatically selected after the [upload](/pinpoint-guide/user-guides/mobile/uploading.md) process.
2. Press the "Expand" icon.

   <figure><img src="/files/UuQhvwlV0hRYC2Ph39hB" alt="" width="333"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>
3. Media will be displayed.

   * Use arrow buttons to switch between previewed media when multiple items are selected.

   <figure><img src="/files/wzprvmCJysllxqM6Mj92" alt="" width="334"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

   * Example of a video preview.

   <figure><img src="/files/hg3mgOZFB6KbXfMj2gEX" alt="" width="329"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

   * Note that due to browser limitations, HEIC/HEIF files will not show in expanded previews. There will instead be an option to download the file for viewing.
4. To close the preview, click on "Exit view".

<figure><img src="/files/EmQbuRNdfHRovnz4nNA4" alt="" width="332"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

## Filtering

Media can be filtered by:

* Tags
* Uploader
* Format type
* Country
* Date

You can use a combination of filters to find your media easily.

<figure><img src="/files/fHtC181x3nHUHJvD2xda" alt="" width="331"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

### :label: Filter by tags

1. Click the "Tags" button.
2. In the search bar, type in the desired tag(s) and press "enter" or select from the drop-down list

   <figure><img src="/files/EcWSV177ZJHHjdDrAaqm" alt="" width="331"><figcaption><p>*Note that tag filters will include all tags selected.</p></figcaption></figure>
3. Existing tags that match will be suggested for the user's selection.
4. After selection, active tags will be displayed below the search box.
   * Tags present in the remaining media will be displayed for selection.
5. To remove active "tags", click on the "x" icon beside the selected tag.

   <figure><img src="/files/BMPyproCnfW20DMvaTqH" alt="" width="332"><figcaption><p>Files are currently filtered by 2BMC AND DOTC tags.</p></figcaption></figure>

### :bust\_in\_silhouette: Filter by uploader

1. Click "Filters" and select the "Uploaders" tab
2. Type to search or select on the desired uploader from the list.&#x20;
   * Media will be filtered to the uploader of the media.
   * You can select more than one filter at once.
3. To remove filter, click on the "clear" button.

<figure><img src="/files/vNz8Ga7feNrzq0w9AmRO" alt="" width="331"><figcaption><p>Currently filtered for 3 uploaders</p></figcaption></figure>

### :cd: Filter by format

1. Click "Filters" and select the "Formats" tab&#x20;
2. Type or select on the desired format from the list.&#x20;
   * Media will be filtered to the selected format.
   * You can select more than one filter at once.
3. To remove filter, click on the "clear" button.

<figure><img src="/files/NoXE6cZHX5denQkUFgjj" alt="" width="331"><figcaption><p>Currently filtered for heic and mp4 files</p></figcaption></figure>

### :map: Filter by country

1. Click "Filters" and select the "Countries" tab&#x20;
2. Type or select the desired country from the drop-down list.
   * Only existing tagged countries will be available
3. Media will be filtered based on the selected country.
4. To remove filter, click the "clear" button.

<figure><img src="/files/eWBNC0KaU703u3gpgsPE" alt="" width="332"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

### :calendar\_spiral: Filter by date

1. Click "Filters" and select the "Dates" tab
2. Select the date(s) to be filtered.
   * Selecting one date: Filters all media on that specific date.
   * Selecting two dates: Filters media within the range of the selected dates.
   * You can also select presets inside the "Quick Select" section.
3. Media with dates on/between the selected date(s) will be shown.
4. To remove filter, click the "clear" button.

<div align="center"><figure><img src="/files/KoVTdziVFS8ypppFBDxh" alt="" width="331"><figcaption><p>Currently filtered for dates between<br>5 and 7 July 2026 (inclusive)</p></figcaption></figure></div>

## Sorting

Media can be sorted by:

* Upload Date
* Capture Date
* Update Date
* Media Name

<div><figure><img src="/files/cV5aW5vkvr5Kc6F7pFos" alt="" width="336"><figcaption></figcaption></figure> <figure><img src="/files/lXfHpWdisnb6H9kmjsox" alt="" width="331"><figcaption></figcaption></figure></div>

Select the Sorting Method you require and click on the icon to sort in ascending or descending order.

## Searching

Media can be searched using:

* Description
* Text in image
* Reverse Image Search
* Media Name

You can search for images in your Workspace using key phrases or similar images. Describe in the search bar the image you are trying to search for, or upload another image to find images that matches your needs.

<div><figure><img src="/files/gN63dOhr2u3NRxGlMXjQ" alt="" width="332"><figcaption><p>A search for all images that contain a coin,<br>with the search term "Coin"</p></figcaption></figure> <figure><img src="/files/WgB53VkkMdaSCk8xTo59" alt="" width="332"><figcaption><p>A search for all images with "IMG_" in their file name,<br>with the search term "IMG_"</p></figcaption></figure></div>

<div><figure><img src="/files/g30Mce3nUag4sOG1K1fz" alt="" width="332"><figcaption><p>A search for all images with the text<br>"digital ops-tech centre" inside it, with the search query<br>"digital ops-tech centre"</p></figcaption></figure> <figure><img src="/files/7v5exvOC8lTHHJ1D7GlD" alt="" width="332"><figcaption><p>Using a image as a search query yields all results<br>that are most similar to the image</p></figcaption></figure></div>
