Explore results with semantic search

Last updated on Oct 27, 2025

Learn how to search more efficiently with semantic search.

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Try it in the app
Follow along with any project to learn how to sort photos.

Improved Search lets you find images based on meaning, not just keywords, like searching “a happy dog in snow” and getting exactly the same result.

Use the search bar to find photos within an album or the All Photos view. Lightroom on the web can find and show photos based on exact search words. Search for more descriptive things, and the most relevant photo will come at the top of the search results.

When you use Improved Search for the first time, Lightroom on the web takes time to index your catalog to provide you with the best results. After Lightroom on the web finishes indexing, the Info  icon is displayed, letting you know the improved Search is ready.

An album is opened in album view on Lightroom on the web, where information about Improved search is highlighted.
Use meaningful words to retrieve the best results with Improved search.

Note

Improved Search feature is available in English only as a Technology Preview.