FAQ

Does Image Tagger modify my source images?

Normal scanning, viewing, sorting, tagging and rotation are non-destructive. File-management commands can move or rename files, and trash sends files to the configured image-trash directory with session undo.

Where are tags and catalog data stored?

In the SQLite catalog, separate from the image files. The database tracks image identity, locations, viewer state, tags, suggestions, collections and analysis results.

What happens if I rename or move an image?

Catalog identity is based on SHA-256 content identity rather than the path, so metadata can remain associated with the same image bytes after filesystem changes.

Does auto-tagging require a cloud service?

No. The current auto-tagging path uses a local WD v3 ONNX model. It is optional and can be omitted entirely.

Will it repeatedly re-tag the same image?

Not simply because a file was renamed, moved, copied or had only its timestamp changed. Tagging checkpoints use content identity plus the provider/model/vocabulary combination.

What image formats and advanced photo features are supported?

Common static image formats are supported. GIF currently displays the first frame. RAW/EXIF tooling and several photo-organizer views are intentionally outside the current product boundary.

Is Image Tagger stable?

It is reasonably stable for current use while still being actively developed and refined.