How to Use Filtering in Artstash

Quick answer: Learn how to use Artstash's powerful filtering feature to refine your searches and find assets instantly. This guide explains how to filter by media type, resolution, tags, project, and more.

How to Use Filtering in Artstash

Artstash offers a robust filtering feature to help you refine searches and quickly find the assets you need. This feature provides various filters and categories to narrow down your search results. You can filter by 'Resolution', 'Media type', 'Project', 'Workspace', 'Duration', 'Tags', and 'Uploader'.

To use the filtering feature, follow these steps:

1. Click on the search bar icon in the top right corner to activate the search bar.
2. Type in a keyword to see initial search results.
3. To refine your search, click on the filter icon to the right of the search bar.
4. Select the desired filter category from the dropdown menu (e.g., 'Media type').
5. Choose the specific filter value (e.g., 'Image').
6. The search results will update automatically to show only assets matching your selected filter.
7. You can combine multiple filters to further refine your search.
8. To remove a filter, simply click the 'X' next to it in the filter bar.

Filter Categories Explained

Here's a breakdown of each filter category:

• Resolution: Filter assets by their resolution (e.g., 1920x1080, 4K).
• Media Type: Filter assets by their file type (e.g., image, video, 3D model).
• Project: Filter assets by the project they belong to.
• Workspace: Filter assets by the workspace they belong to.
• Duration: Filter video assets by their duration (e.g., 0-1 minute, 1-5 minutes).
• Tags: Filter assets by the tags assigned to them.
• Uploader: Filter assets by the user who uploaded them.

By utilizing these filters effectively, you can quickly locate the exact assets you need, saving valuable time and effort.

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Frequently asked questions

What can I filter by in Artstash?

You can filter by media type, resolution, duration, tags, project, and more to narrow down to exactly the assets you need.

Can I combine multiple filters?

Yes. Filters stack together, so you can combine criteria — like media type plus resolution plus tag — to pinpoint files fast.

Does filtering work across my whole library?

Yes. Filtering runs across every synced and uploaded asset in your workspace.