Organize Your Way.
Add custom tags, 5-star ratings, and color labels to any photo. Build your own organizational system and find any photo instantly.
Tags, ratings, and color labels are the foundation of any good photo organization system. Pluto Photos gives you all three — and they're available even on the free tier.
Create any tag you want — there are no limits. Tags are freeform text labels you attach to photos. Use them for:
- People — "mom", "dad", "sarah"
- Events — "birthday", "wedding", "vacation"
- Locations — "hawaii", "new york", "home"
- Projects — "portfolio", "print", "social media"
- Status — "edited", "needs review", "shared"
Tags support autocomplete, so you can quickly reuse existing tags without typos.
Star Ratings
Rate photos from 1 to 5 stars. Use ratings to:
- Mark your best shots for portfolio curation
- Prioritize photos for editing
- Filter and sort by quality
- Build smart albums (e.g., "4+ stars from 2025")
Color Labels
Seven color options: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple, and gray. Common workflows:
- Red — Needs editing
- Yellow — In progress
- Green — Ready to share/print
- Blue — Personal favorite
- Purple — Client work
Search and Filter
All tags, ratings, and color labels are fully searchable. Combine them in the filter bar:
- Tag "vacation" + Rating ≥ 3 stars
- Color label Green + Date 2025
- Tag "family" + Tag "outdoors"
Works with Smart Albums
Tags and ratings feed directly into Smart Albums. Create a smart album with the rule "Tag contains 'portfolio' AND rating ≥ 4" and it automatically collects your best work.
Free Tier Included
Tags, ratings, and color labels are available on the free tier — no purchase required. Start organizing right away.
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