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**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… --- ## [Media player spinning infinitely](https://tagspaces.discourse.group/t/media-player-spinning-infinitely/634)
**Author:** [@bjnelson262](https://tagspaces.discourse.group/u/bjnelson262)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2026, 8:00pm UTC](https://tagspaces.discourse.group/t/media-player-spinning-infinitely/634 "2026-09-21T20:00:36Z")
After upgrading to the newest version, whenever the app tries to play a video (typically mp4), it will just try to load it seemingly forever and never plays. Does not matter if it is within the integrated hard drive of … --- ## [Sidecar approach: is there any way to not break tags when doing file operations (move, rename) outside of TagSpaces?](https://tagspaces.discourse.group/t/sidecar-approach-is-there-any-way-to-not-break-tags-when-doing-file-operations-move-rename-outside-of-tagspaces/648)
**Author:** [@TheUserOfName](https://tagspaces.discourse.group/u/TheUserOfName)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2026, 2:27pm UTC](https://tagspaces.discourse.group/t/sidecar-approach-is-there-any-way-to-not-break-tags-when-doing-file-operations-move-rename-outside-of-tagspaces/648 "2026-08-28T14:27:37Z")
First of all, the idea behind TagSpaces is absolutely great. I really hope I can adapt my workflow to it, or it to my workflow. This question is related to my comment on this thread: How to do clean up of useless thumbn… --- ## [How to do clean up of useless thumbnails and .json files?](https://tagspaces.discourse.group/t/how-to-do-clean-up-of-useless-thumbnails-and-json-files/534)
**Author:** [@California](https://tagspaces.discourse.group/u/California)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2026, 7:06pm UTC](https://tagspaces.discourse.group/t/how-to-do-clean-up-of-useless-thumbnails-and-json-files/534 "2026-08-27T19:06:57Z")
If we delete a file in tagspaces, then its corresponding thumbnail and .json file also gets deleted. BUT if we delete a file outside tagspaces, then those corresponding files will remain. This will eventually lead to a … --- ## [Gallery Perspective for 3D Files with Thumbnails](https://tagspaces.discourse.group/t/gallery-perspective-for-3d-files-with-thumbnails/647)
**Author:** [@yourkingliness](https://tagspaces.discourse.group/u/yourkingliness)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2026, 5:31pm UTC](https://tagspaces.discourse.group/t/gallery-perspective-for-3d-files-with-thumbnails/647 "2026-08-17T17:31:43Z")
Would be nice to have gallery perspective for 3D files. Could show the placeholder image for files that don’t have thumbnails yet, and thumbnails for those that do. --- ## [Basic 3D rotation question](https://tagspaces.discourse.group/t/basic-3d-rotation-question/646)
**Author:** [@yourkingliness](https://tagspaces.discourse.group/u/yourkingliness)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2026, 2:19pm UTC](https://tagspaces.discourse.group/t/basic-3d-rotation-question/646 "2026-08-17T14:19:14Z")
I’m using this to organize my 3D .stl files and can’t figure out how to rotate my models on a z-axis in the viewer. I can click and drag to rotate things this way this way :clockwise\_vertical\_arrows: (rotates around x-ax… --- ## [Improved Thumbnails Situation for 3D Files](https://tagspaces.discourse.group/t/improved-thumbnails-situation-for-3d-files/645)
**Author:** [@yourkingliness](https://tagspaces.discourse.group/u/yourkingliness)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2026, 2:06pm UTC](https://tagspaces.discourse.group/t/improved-thumbnails-situation-for-3d-files/645 "2026-08-17T14:06:47Z")
I’m using TagSpaces specifically to manage my library of 3D .stl files of my D&D miniatures, and it still seems to be the best thing out there for the final state of organization, but it’s a little clunky in some ways, e… --- ## [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… --- ## [Implement double click in options to open file in external viewer](https://tagspaces.discourse.group/t/implement-double-click-in-options-to-open-file-in-external-viewer/61)
**Author:** [@Gio710](https://tagspaces.discourse.group/u/Gio710)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2026, 4:06am UTC](https://tagspaces.discourse.group/t/implement-double-click-in-options-to-open-file-in-external-viewer/61 "2026-08-09T04:06:58Z")
It would be usefull to implement double click in options to open file in external viewer --- ## [Can we search a tag by its Description?](https://tagspaces.discourse.group/t/can-we-search-a-tag-by-its-description/643)
**Author:** [@TheUserOfName](https://tagspaces.discourse.group/u/TheUserOfName)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2026, 8:47am UTC](https://tagspaces.discourse.group/t/can-we-search-a-tag-by-its-description/643 "2026-07-31T08:47:28Z")
I like the idea of emoji tags such as the built-in ones. The problem is that searching for these tags is a bit more cumbersome since instead of typing a word the user has to open an emoji keyboard and then find the emoji… --- ## [iPhone version (on Box)](https://tagspaces.discourse.group/t/iphone-version-on-box/642)
**Author:** [@WirelessMind](https://tagspaces.discourse.group/u/WirelessMind)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2026, 5:46pm UTC](https://tagspaces.discourse.group/t/iphone-version-on-box/642 "2026-06-29T17:46:25Z")
What about the iPhone version? I started using TagSpaces on my “Box” cloud folders on my desktop, but I need to be able to view/search tags on my iPhone as well. I don’t have my own S3 drive or similar. Is there a solu… --- ## [HEIC files not shown in viewer](https://tagspaces.discourse.group/t/heic-files-not-shown-in-viewer/641)
**Author:** [@bullfight](https://tagspaces.discourse.group/u/bullfight)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2026, 11:19am UTC](https://tagspaces.discourse.group/t/heic-files-not-shown-in-viewer/641 "2026-06-28T11:19:58Z")
Hi, are HEIC files shown in the viewer (right panel) for you? I have version 6.12.2 and theoretically this is support since version 6.5.x --- ## [Allow opening sharing link outside the application](https://tagspaces.discourse.group/t/allow-opening-sharing-link-outside-the-application/297)
**Author:** [@Nirious](https://tagspaces.discourse.group/u/Nirious)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2026, 11:07am UTC](https://tagspaces.discourse.group/t/allow-opening-sharing-link-outside-the-application/297 "2026-06-28T11:07:58Z")
I can link to content in tagspaces (local computer link, not via internet) from within a local wiki (like obsidian) I do this by copying the tagspaces sharing link en pasting it inside my text as url, giving it a name. … --- ## [Save indexes on after closing](https://tagspaces.discourse.group/t/save-indexes-on-after-closing/638)
**Author:** [@ShadowGryphon](https://tagspaces.discourse.group/u/ShadowGryphon)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2026, 12:22pm UTC](https://tagspaces.discourse.group/t/save-indexes-on-after-closing/638 "2026-06-11T12:22:59Z")
Is there a way to save the index that is created during a search so that reindexing won’t be required when i close and start the program again? --- ## [All files in Folder "X" inherit its tag immediately](https://tagspaces.discourse.group/t/all-files-in-folder-x-inherit-its-tag-immediately/637)
**Author:** [@GrafDogi](https://tagspaces.discourse.group/u/GrafDogi)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2026, 6:46pm UTC](https://tagspaces.discourse.group/t/all-files-in-folder-x-inherit-its-tag-immediately/637 "2026-06-09T18:46:52Z")
New user here: It would be great if all files in a folder X would be tagged immediately with the tag I drag upon that folder X. ATM I have to open that folder, strg+a all files, drag a tag on one of the marked files so… --- ## [Automatically add tag to all files in folders and keep it updated](https://tagspaces.discourse.group/t/automatically-add-tag-to-all-files-in-folders-and-keep-it-updated/88)
**Author:** [@clpm](https://tagspaces.discourse.group/u/clpm)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2026, 6:35pm UTC](https://tagspaces.discourse.group/t/automatically-add-tag-to-all-files-in-folders-and-keep-it-updated/88 "2026-06-09T18:35:40Z")
It is currently possible to tag a folder, but it would be nice to have the option to automatically add a certain tag to all files within a folder and keep that tag updated. So for instance if I have a folder called “mech… --- ## [Changing Theme Colors](https://tagspaces.discourse.group/t/changing-theme-colors/635)
**Author:** [@msaizan](https://tagspaces.discourse.group/u/msaizan)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2026, 7:23am UTC](https://tagspaces.discourse.group/t/changing-theme-colors/635 "2026-06-09T07:23:43Z")
How do you change the colors in the theme? The Dev docs explain the code that is needed but I can’t find the config file in order to change those hex codes. --- ## [When typing in tags, the box loses focus](https://tagspaces.discourse.group/t/when-typing-in-tags-the-box-loses-focus/628)
**Author:** [@bjnelson262](https://tagspaces.discourse.group/u/bjnelson262)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2026, 5:20pm UTC](https://tagspaces.discourse.group/t/when-typing-in-tags-the-box-loses-focus/628 "2026-06-01T17:20:14Z")
surely this is a bug, right? Or a setting that changed in a recent update? I know this didn’t do this in previous versions. When I’m typing in tags, I have to click into the box every single time i want to type a new on… --- ## [Adding sorting to Gallery view & Changing from masonry view](https://tagspaces.discourse.group/t/adding-sorting-to-gallery-view-changing-from-masonry-view/632)
**Author:** [@KadokaFire](https://tagspaces.discourse.group/u/KadokaFire)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2026, 11:47pm UTC](https://tagspaces.discourse.group/t/adding-sorting-to-gallery-view-changing-from-masonry-view/632 "2026-05-23T23:47:33Z")
I use the Gallery view often, and adding the ability to change how the Gallery view is sorted would be great. i seem to remember gallery view having sorting before the masonry view was added, so I’m not sure if there was… --- ## [Thumbnail in shares network folder win11](https://tagspaces.discourse.group/t/thumbnail-in-shares-network-folder-win11/631)
**Author:** [@robi](https://tagspaces.discourse.group/u/robi)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2026, 8:10am UTC](https://tagspaces.discourse.group/t/thumbnail-in-shares-network-folder-win11/631 "2026-05-21T08:10:35Z")
Hi, I need to use tagspaces on a shared network folder (Windows 11). I’ve performed all the system operations and everything is fine. I just can’t view the image thumbnails. I’ve already set all the tagspaces parameters… --- ## [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… --- ## [View untagged files](https://tagspaces.discourse.group/t/view-untagged-files/629)
**Author:** [@bjnelson262](https://tagspaces.discourse.group/u/bjnelson262)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2026, 2:20pm UTC](https://tagspaces.discourse.group/t/view-untagged-files/629 "2026-05-08T14:20:55Z")
Very simple - I just want a view that lets me see files that have not been tagged. I know sorting by first tag would show any that dont have tags, but I don’t need that. I want to just be able to see files without tags … --- ## [No Incoming Links](https://tagspaces.discourse.group/t/no-incoming-links/627)
**Author:** [@akhdv](https://tagspaces.discourse.group/u/akhdv)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2026, 3:59pm UTC](https://tagspaces.discourse.group/t/no-incoming-links/627 "2026-05-06T15:59:20Z")
First of all, I would like to say that I am impressed with TagSpaces! This is exactly what I was looking for in a PKM system. One of the key features for me is backlinks, but I can’t make them work, even though I follow… --- ## [Pop Out Window Previews](https://tagspaces.discourse.group/t/pop-out-window-previews/625)
**Author:** [@AEATaylor](https://tagspaces.discourse.group/u/AEATaylor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2026, 7:24pm UTC](https://tagspaces.discourse.group/t/pop-out-window-previews/625 "2026-04-20T19:24:37Z")
Hi, It would be really useful for me if it was possible to “pop out” or window the preview pane. I often have navigate and preview files and I find the UI with both the preview pane and folder a little crowded. Being ab… --- ## [Default Sort Method not working](https://tagspaces.discourse.group/t/default-sort-method-not-working/621)
**Author:** [@marcatect](https://tagspaces.discourse.group/u/marcatect)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2026, 11:40pm UTC](https://tagspaces.discourse.group/t/default-sort-method-not-working/621 "2026-04-12T23:40:34Z")
If I sort by date modified and then go to settings for the folder and select Set as Default, it does not remain the default sort view when I come back to the folder. There is some bug. Can anyone help me troubleshoot. I … --- ## [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 … --- ## [Calender Perspective should also support datetime tags](https://tagspaces.discourse.group/t/calender-perspective-should-also-support-datetime-tags/614)
**Author:** [@Truhe](https://tagspaces.discourse.group/u/Truhe)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2026, 12:55pm UTC](https://tagspaces.discourse.group/t/calender-perspective-should-also-support-datetime-tags/614 "2026-03-19T12:55:32Z")
Hello, since datetime is the default tag created by TagSpaces and you need it to sort via “First Tag” in other perspectives the Calender Perspective should also support it. Kind regards Oliver --- ## [Color coding of tags not always automatically applied](https://tagspaces.discourse.group/t/color-coding-of-tags-not-always-automatically-applied/567)
**Author:** [@PhilippWillms](https://tagspaces.discourse.group/u/PhilippWillms)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2026, 12:53pm UTC](https://tagspaces.discourse.group/t/color-coding-of-tags-not-always-automatically-applied/567 "2026-03-19T12:53:19Z")
Hi there, I am using a lot the Tag Group functionality and I have specific color coding of tags per tag group. Since of release 6.6.3, I observe the following behavior: Adding tags to a file by typing the complete ta… --- ## [.ts folder and thumbnail file spam situation is awful](https://tagspaces.discourse.group/t/ts-folder-and-thumbnail-file-spam-situation-is-awful/466)
**Author:** [@Chaothicc](https://tagspaces.discourse.group/u/Chaothicc)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2026, 12:54pm UTC](https://tagspaces.discourse.group/t/ts-folder-and-thumbnail-file-spam-situation-is-awful/466 "2026-03-10T12:54:08Z")
Credit where credit is due, this must be the best tagging software out there, however, you NEED to come up with a better solution than adding a ton of bloat to the system with these .ts thumbnail files. Not to mention, i… --- ## [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… [Next page](https://tagspaces.discourse.group/latest.md?page=1)