Frequently Asked Questions

Method 1: Using File Explorer

1. Open File Explorer. You can do this by pressing the Windows key + E or by clicking on the "File Explorer" icon in the taskbar.
2. In the left-hand navigation pane, click on "This PC" or "Computer" to search your entire computer.
3. In the search box in the top-right corner of the File Explorer window, type a common image file format extension such as ".jpg", ".png", ".jpeg", etc. You can also search for all image formats at once by using the asterisk wildcard ().
4. As you start typing, Windows will begin searching for files with the specified extension in real time. Once the search is complete, you'll see a list of all image files matching the search criteria.
5. You can then browse through the search results to find all your pictures.

Method 2: Using the Photos App

1. Type "Photos" in the Windows search bar and click on the "Photos" app from the search results to open it.
2. Once the Photos app is open, click on the "Collection" tab on the left-hand side.
3. By default, the Collection tab displays your photos sorted by date. You can scroll through the timeline to find your pictures.
4. You can also use the search bar at the top right of the Photos app to search for specific pictures based on their names or tags.

Method 3: Using Cortana/Search Bar

1. Click on the search bar in the taskbar or press the Windows key and start typing. As you type, you'll see instant search results.
2. Type keywords like "Pictures," "Photos," or a specific image file format like "JPEG" to see relevant results.
3. You can click on the "See all" link under the "Apps" section to open the File Explorer search window with the search term pre-filled.

Method 4: Manual search

1. Click on the Windows icon in the lower-left corner to launch the Start menu.
2.  Alternatively, you can type  "File Explorer" or open "File Explorer.
3. Now, type kind:=picture into the Search box in the top-right of the window.

These methods should help you find all your pictures on Windows 10 easily. Choose the method that suits your preferences and workflow best.