> ## Documentation Index
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# Smart File Filtering

> Revolutionize how you manage and navigate image datasets with Labellerr’s Smart File Filtering, allowing you to find exactly what you need in seconds using multiple advanced filters.

Labellerr's new **Smart File Filtering** feature revolutionizes how you manage and navigate your image datasets. It lets you find exactly what you need **in seconds**, saving hours spent manually searching for images. This powerful tool allows users to apply **multiple advanced filters simultaneously** across their dataset, providing laser-precise results with just a few clicks.

## What Can You Filter By?

* **Last Updated User:** Find files updated by specific users to track contributions or assignments.
* **Objects Present in Images:** Filter images containing specific objects such as cars, bikes, people, etc.
* **Classifications:** Narrow results using classification labels like weather conditions, traffic density, etc.
* **Custom Attributes:** Use your project-specific attributes for further granularity (e.g., number of cars in an image).
* **Combination Filters:** Apply multiple filter conditions simultaneously for incredibly precise search.

## Real-Life Example: Filtering Traffic Images

Imagine you want to find images meeting these conditions:

* Sunny weather
* Less than 10 cars
* Presence of bikes
* More than or equal to 2 large vehicles
* High traffic condition

### How to Apply Filters Step-by-Step

#### Filter by Object:

Select images containing *bikes* and *large vehicles* (≥ 2).

#### Filter by Classification:

Choose *high traffic* and *sunny weather* classifications.

#### Filter by Attribute:

Add an attribute filter to exclude images with exactly 10 cars (e.g., "cars \< 10").

#### Result:

The system instantly returns seven images matching all these combined filters.

## Key Benefits

* ⚡ **Dramatically Faster Search:** Find specific images in seconds, not hours.
* 🎯 **Highly Precise Filtering:** Combine multiple filters on objects, classifications, and attributes to get exactly what you need.
* 📊 **Instant Review & Actions:** Review filtered images quickly, assign tasks, or prepare exports without leaving the filter interface.
* 🚀 **Boost Workflow Efficiency:** Speeds up the entire annotation process by streamlining data organization and retrieval.

## How to Use Smart File Filtering

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1. Open the **File Section** in your Labellerr project.
2. Choose the **filter icon** to open filter options.
3. Select filters based on:
   * **User:** Filter files by the last person who updated them.
   * **Objects:** Check the boxes next to objects that should be present.
   * **Classifications:** Pick classification labels relevant to your search.
   * **Attributes:** Set attribute conditions like numeric values or categorical options.
4. Combine multiple filter types as needed for a refined search.
5. View your filtered results instantly.
6. Use the options to:
   * **Review images.**
   * **Assign files** to team members or yourself.
   * **Export filtered datasets** for use in training or analysis.

## Best Practices

* **Use Combination Filters for Complex Queries:** Filter by objects, classifications, and attributes together to narrow your dataset effectively.
* **Validate Filter Results:** Confirm that the filtered files meet the criteria by spot-checking a few samples.
* **Assign Tasks Efficiently:** Use the filtering results to assign relevant files to proper team members based on content type or annotation progress.
* **Export Relevant Data:** Prepare datasets tailored to project needs by exporting the filtered subset directly from the tool.