# General **URL:** https://tagspaces.discourse.group/c/general/4.md [Latest](https://tagspaces.discourse.group/latest.md) · [Categories](https://tagspaces.discourse.group/categories.md) · [Tags](https://tagspaces.discourse.group/tags.md) --- ## [Welcome to our community!](https://tagspaces.discourse.group/t/welcome-to-our-community/7)
**Author:** [@system](https://tagspaces.discourse.group/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2022, 12:28pm UTC](https://tagspaces.discourse.group/t/welcome-to-our-community/7 "2022-10-28T12:28:47Z")
Welcome to the TagSpaces forums. We’re happy to see you here! :slight\_smile: Our forums are for home users and contributors to discuss and ask questions about TagSpaces. We also post news and other information here. If… --- ## [About the General category](https://tagspaces.discourse.group/t/about-the-general-category/3)
**Author:** [@system](https://tagspaces.discourse.group/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0
--- ## [Pull requests on TagSpaces documentation](https://tagspaces.discourse.group/t/pull-requests-on-tagspaces-documentation/644)
**Author:** [@TheUserOfName](https://tagspaces.discourse.group/u/TheUserOfName)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2026, 11:02am UTC](https://tagspaces.discourse.group/t/pull-requests-on-tagspaces-documentation/644 "2026-08-10T11:02:47Z")
So, I opened two small pull requests two weeks ago on the TagSpaces documentation repo (tagspaces/documentation). I saw that they were not processed (nor accepted nor rejected) and one other issue is stale from 2023. I… --- ## [Tag spaces Markdown On Page reference links](https://tagspaces.discourse.group/t/tag-spaces-markdown-on-page-reference-links/607)
**Author:** [@jonosg](https://tagspaces.discourse.group/u/jonosg)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2026, 2:03am UTC](https://tagspaces.discourse.group/t/tag-spaces-markdown-on-page-reference-links/607 "2026-05-19T02:03:55Z")
I’m fairly new to markdown, TagSpaces markdown editor is almost perfect for me and my team to create the control system user documentation for a project I am leading. Although we could use HTML The files and folder link… --- ## [Compile 100% portable version with all data 'picture' viewable but not editable etc](https://tagspaces.discourse.group/t/compile-100-portable-version-with-all-data-picture-viewable-but-not-editable-etc/619)
**Author:** [@Mksgo](https://tagspaces.discourse.group/u/Mksgo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2026, 2:11am UTC](https://tagspaces.discourse.group/t/compile-100-portable-version-with-all-data-picture-viewable-but-not-editable-etc/619 "2026-03-21T02:11:53Z")
A function to create a stand-alone encrypted single exe file that accesses the data files that are also encrypted and enclosed READ ONLY… thus safe to give to anyone knowing ALL is password protected and non-editable? A … --- ## [Sort by date of creation vs. first tag vs. changing tag order](https://tagspaces.discourse.group/t/sort-by-date-of-creation-vs-first-tag-vs-changing-tag-order/613)
**Author:** [@Truhe](https://tagspaces.discourse.group/u/Truhe)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2026, 3:41pm UTC](https://tagspaces.discourse.group/t/sort-by-date-of-creation-vs-first-tag-vs-changing-tag-order/613 "2026-03-09T15:41:03Z")
Hello, I’m currently migrating from DEVONthink to TagSpaces and have a question regarding the date of creation. When migrating from DT I save the date of creation, as stored in DT and the macOS file system, into a tag i… --- ## [How to Add Add Tag to Windows Contextual Menu](https://tagspaces.discourse.group/t/how-to-add-add-tag-to-windows-contextual-menu/609)
**Author:** [@MAD](https://tagspaces.discourse.group/u/MAD)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2026, 8:47am UTC](https://tagspaces.discourse.group/t/how-to-add-add-tag-to-windows-contextual-menu/609 "2026-02-23T08:47:51Z")
Hi Any way to have Add Tag to Right Click Windows Contextual Menu? --- ## [Looking for link that explained how to manage lots of photos](https://tagspaces.discourse.group/t/looking-for-link-that-explained-how-to-manage-lots-of-photos/600)
**Author:** [@Serena](https://tagspaces.discourse.group/u/Serena)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2026, 8:50pm UTC](https://tagspaces.discourse.group/t/looking-for-link-that-explained-how-to-manage-lots-of-photos/600 "2026-01-25T20:50:49Z")
Remember seeing a post or URL of something that demo’s how to handle alot of pictures. Could someone refresh where I can find that? --- ## [Manage Obsidian in Tagspaces](https://tagspaces.discourse.group/t/manage-obsidian-in-tagspaces/603)
**Author:** [@BillGA](https://tagspaces.discourse.group/u/BillGA)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2026, 9:47pm UTC](https://tagspaces.discourse.group/t/manage-obsidian-in-tagspaces/603 "2026-01-24T21:47:50Z")
Craate edit arrange files in a better environment with sync to all platforms. --- ## [Is this a good method for starting to use TS more?](https://tagspaces.discourse.group/t/is-this-a-good-method-for-starting-to-use-ts-more/602)
**Author:** [@Serena](https://tagspaces.discourse.group/u/Serena)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2026, 2:02pm UTC](https://tagspaces.discourse.group/t/is-this-a-good-method-for-starting-to-use-ts-more/602 "2026-01-19T14:02:24Z")
Wanting to confirm if my initial attempts to start using TagSpace more is recommended. I am a digital hoarder who often gets confused so I have massive amounts of files. I have been starting to go thru each folder on my… --- ## [What restrictions on tags?](https://tagspaces.discourse.group/t/what-restrictions-on-tags/592)
**Author:** [@ericweir](https://tagspaces.discourse.group/u/ericweir)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2026, 12:06pm UTC](https://tagspaces.discourse.group/t/what-restrictions-on-tags/592 "2026-01-07T12:06:47Z")
How long can they be? What characters are allowed. Thanks. --- ## [What happens to tagspace tags on mobile device?](https://tagspaces.discourse.group/t/what-happens-to-tagspace-tags-on-mobile-device/595)
**Author:** [@ericweir](https://tagspaces.discourse.group/u/ericweir)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2026, 11:53am UTC](https://tagspaces.discourse.group/t/what-happens-to-tagspace-tags-on-mobile-device/595 "2026-01-07T11:53:03Z")
Specifically iPhone/iPad. --- ## [Connection with other S3 through SSL](https://tagspaces.discourse.group/t/connection-with-other-s3-through-ssl/594)
**Author:** [@lchunleo](https://tagspaces.discourse.group/u/lchunleo)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2026, 8:31am UTC](https://tagspaces.discourse.group/t/connection-with-other-s3-through-ssl/594 "2026-01-07T08:31:14Z")
hi, i am trying out the docker version as well as ubuntu deb version to connect to ECS S3. I went to the tagspace website , only saw that SSL configuration is TBD. I also try the ubuntu deb version which has no SSL. Bot… --- ## [Status of the Android App?](https://tagspaces.discourse.group/t/status-of-the-android-app/571)
**Author:** [@User9352](https://tagspaces.discourse.group/u/User9352)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2025, 5:05pm UTC](https://tagspaces.discourse.group/t/status-of-the-android-app/571 "2025-12-25T17:05:13Z")
Hello, I found this app when I was searching for an open source file management application with file tagging. I tried the web demo and I think I like this app but there is one problem: On the Downloads Page It says t… --- ## [2026 Goal - Want to create file system for all files with tags](https://tagspaces.discourse.group/t/2026-goal-want-to-create-file-system-for-all-files-with-tags/590)
**Author:** [@Serena](https://tagspaces.discourse.group/u/Serena)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2025, 6:16pm UTC](https://tagspaces.discourse.group/t/2026-goal-want-to-create-file-system-for-all-files-with-tags/590 "2025-12-13T18:16:18Z")
I want to review all of the files on my laptop and create tags and folders for all of them and use TS more in 2026. Suggestions for folder creation system and how much space will be needed to keep TS on the hard drive.… --- ## [Recommended Cloud service's for usage with Tag Spaces?](https://tagspaces.discourse.group/t/recommended-cloud-services-for-usage-with-tag-spaces/585)
**Author:** [@Bruce](https://tagspaces.discourse.group/u/Bruce)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2025, 6:14pm UTC](https://tagspaces.discourse.group/t/recommended-cloud-services-for-usage-with-tag-spaces/585 "2025-12-13T18:14:04Z")
Are their any recommendations / good experiences with specific cloud providers that work well with Tag Spaces? They should have open source clients for Android and Linux and good End to End Encryption --- ## [Downgrade from TagspacePro to lite after upgrade](https://tagspaces.discourse.group/t/downgrade-from-tagspacepro-to-lite-after-upgrade/589)
**Author:** [@hugarro](https://tagspaces.discourse.group/u/hugarro)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2025, 4:59pm UTC](https://tagspaces.discourse.group/t/downgrade-from-tagspacepro-to-lite-after-upgrade/589 "2025-12-09T16:59:06Z")
Great to see great program improve more. I installed version v 6.7.3 but it now I’m back on the lite version instead of Pro LIcense. ”Upgrade to Pro” gives me webpage link… How do I restore PRO licence? Thanks. --- ## [Confirming .ts when I look at details in file manager view in WindowsOS](https://tagspaces.discourse.group/t/confirming-ts-when-i-look-at-details-in-file-manager-view-in-windowsos/583)
**Author:** [@Serena](https://tagspaces.discourse.group/u/Serena)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2025, 5:45pm UTC](https://tagspaces.discourse.group/t/confirming-ts-when-i-look-at-details-in-file-manager-view-in-windowsos/583 "2025-12-02T17:45:07Z")
New user. Noticed that is a .TS (dotTS ) added Is this expected? just re-learning and learning again --- ## [How to check location settings in current install (to Wasabi bucket)](https://tagspaces.discourse.group/t/how-to-check-location-settings-in-current-install-to-wasabi-bucket/577)
**Author:** [@hugarro](https://tagspaces.discourse.group/u/hugarro)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2025, 4:51pm UTC](https://tagspaces.discourse.group/t/how-to-check-location-settings-in-current-install-to-wasabi-bucket/577 "2025-11-25T16:51:44Z")
I need this info to use Tagspaces on my laptop using same account --- ## [Automatic thumbnails on the fodlers](https://tagspaces.discourse.group/t/automatic-thumbnails-on-the-fodlers/519)
**Author:** [@elmo](https://tagspaces.discourse.group/u/elmo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2025, 8:55pm UTC](https://tagspaces.discourse.group/t/automatic-thumbnails-on-the-fodlers/519 "2025-10-22T20:55:35Z")
Is it possible to enable automatic thumbnails (by first pic in fodler for example) on the folders? --- ## [Licensure system is broken, or badly implemented](https://tagspaces.discourse.group/t/licensure-system-is-broken-or-badly-implemented/544)
**Author:** [@Chris](https://tagspaces.discourse.group/u/Chris)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2025, 2:59pm UTC](https://tagspaces.discourse.group/t/licensure-system-is-broken-or-badly-implemented/544 "2025-10-22T14:59:20Z")
I recently opened TagSpaces and received a prompt to upgrade to the latest version. When I went to my email from my original purchase and attempted to download it (as instructed) it only offered me the opportunity to do… --- ## [Default Perspective](https://tagspaces.discourse.group/t/default-perspective/557)
**Author:** [@OxeStone](https://tagspaces.discourse.group/u/OxeStone)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2025, 8:14pm UTC](https://tagspaces.discourse.group/t/default-perspective/557 "2025-09-28T20:14:58Z")
I have set the default perspective to ‘List Perspective’ under ‘Settings’. Every time I open TS and navigate to a location the items are displayed in ‘Grid Perspective’. Any suggestions? --- ## [Opening internal links to files and OneNote directly using URL's](https://tagspaces.discourse.group/t/opening-internal-links-to-files-and-onenote-directly-using-urls/552)
**Author:** [@StuartAitchison](https://tagspaces.discourse.group/u/StuartAitchison)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2025, 10:25am UTC](https://tagspaces.discourse.group/t/opening-internal-links-to-files-and-onenote-directly-using-urls/552 "2025-09-26T10:25:36Z")
I am aware that TagSpaces can link to internal files, but these files have to be loaded into TagSpaces first in order to get a “Copy Sharing Link” value. However, is there any way for TagSpaces to directly open internal… --- ## [In order to download the pro version](https://tagspaces.discourse.group/t/in-order-to-download-the-pro-version/546)
**Author:** [@dwpk20](https://tagspaces.discourse.group/u/dwpk20)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2025, 10:20am UTC](https://tagspaces.discourse.group/t/in-order-to-download-the-pro-version/546 "2025-09-08T10:20:38Z")
Hey @ilian , everyone, It’s been a while since I last used the software, and I wanted to check if the process for downloading the Pro version is still the same—specifically, whether the confirmation email is still requi… --- ## [Starting afresh](https://tagspaces.discourse.group/t/starting-afresh/515)
**Author:** [@Mustard](https://tagspaces.discourse.group/u/Mustard)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2025, 4:58pm UTC](https://tagspaces.discourse.group/t/starting-afresh/515 "2025-07-11T16:58:24Z")
I am new to TagSpaces and have been testing it out. Can I now delete all Locations without deleting my files? --- ## [How labels are used](https://tagspaces.discourse.group/t/how-labels-are-used/481)
**Author:** [@CrazyCodeCreater](https://tagspaces.discourse.group/u/CrazyCodeCreater)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2025, 1:50am UTC](https://tagspaces.discourse.group/t/how-labels-are-used/481 "2025-04-28T01:50:00Z")
1.Some files are suitable for labeling in the front and some are suitable for labeling in the back, so I hope that we can provide the function of converting the position, for example, if the label that was typed in the f… --- ## [Deleted tag group but unable to manage tags](https://tagspaces.discourse.group/t/deleted-tag-group-but-unable-to-manage-tags/474)
**Author:** [@STag](https://tagspaces.discourse.group/u/STag)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2025, 8:45pm UTC](https://tagspaces.discourse.group/t/deleted-tag-group-but-unable-to-manage-tags/474 "2025-03-31T20:45:52Z")
Hi, new to Tagspace and looks great. I wanted to remove the star rating tags from showing up as recommended tag list. I deleted the rating tag group. the star ratings still show up. But now I can’t see the star rating t… --- ## [My feedback on bunch of staff](https://tagspaces.discourse.group/t/my-feedback-on-bunch-of-staff/460)
**Author:** [@GideonLovecraft](https://tagspaces.discourse.group/u/GideonLovecraft)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2025, 6:29pm UTC](https://tagspaces.discourse.group/t/my-feedback-on-bunch-of-staff/460 "2025-02-15T18:29:31Z")
My experience with this app: It lags like hell on an R5600X/16GB/RTX 3070 running Windows 11— unbearable to use. Title editing is weird—sometimes it works with a click, sometimes only with the “Rename” button. The hotk… --- ## [Is there 3rd party extension for creating Pluscodes from LAT/LONG?](https://tagspaces.discourse.group/t/is-there-3rd-party-extension-for-creating-pluscodes-from-lat-long/312)
**Author:** [@tagspacesrequest](https://tagspaces.discourse.group/u/tagspacesrequest)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2024, 9:05am UTC](https://tagspaces.discourse.group/t/is-there-3rd-party-extension-for-creating-pluscodes-from-lat-long/312 "2024-03-23T09:05:16Z")
Is there 3rd party extension for creating Pluscodes from LAT/LONG that could be used inside of tagspaces? I would like to take a LAT/LONG and convert it within the system instead of an outside party. --- ## [Question: Is there a way to add a URL link to a file as a tag?](https://tagspaces.discourse.group/t/question-is-there-a-way-to-add-a-url-link-to-a-file-as-a-tag/443)
**Author:** [@frostyfeathered](https://tagspaces.discourse.group/u/frostyfeathered)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2025, 11:23pm UTC](https://tagspaces.discourse.group/t/question-is-there-a-way-to-add-a-url-link-to-a-file-as-a-tag/443 "2025-01-19T23:23:33Z")
I was wondering is there a way we can add out own links to an image/video in tag spaces as a tag or to redirect? I have the pro version installed. [Next page](https://tagspaces.discourse.group/c/general/4.md?page=1)