Search for photos and videos on iPad
When you tap Search in the Photos app, you see suggestions of dates, people, and locations to help you find what you’re looking for.
Tap the suggestions or type keywords into the search field—for example, a person’s name, date, or location—to help you find a specific photo.
Tip: You can also find photos and videos in your photo library when you search with Spotlight on iPad.
Search for photos and videos
Go to the Photos app on your iPad.
In the top-right corner of the screen, tap Search.
Search by any of the following:
Date (month or year)
Place (city or state)
Business names (museums or restaurants, for example)
Category (beach or sunset, for example)
Events (sports games or concerts, for example)
A person identified in People & Pets (see Find and name people and pets)
Text (an email address or phone number, for example)
Caption (see See photo and video information)
Tip: Looking for something more specific? Refine your search with multiple keywords—keep adding keywords until you find the right photo. Search also suggests keywords to add to your search.
Search by shared library participant
If you’re a participant in an iCloud Shared Photo Library, you can also search by the person who added the photo or video to the library.
Go to the Photos app on your iPad.
In the top-right corner of the screen, tap Search, then enter “Shared by.”
Tap a suggested name.
Search with Apple Intelligence
If you have an iPad that supports Apple Intelligence, you can use Apple Intelligence to search for specific images by describing what you want to find. You can also search video clips for key moments. See Search for specific photos and videos with Apple Intelligence.