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How-To Guides

Practical guides for common tasks and workflows with Immich Stack.

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Real-World Examples

Copy-paste configurations for common photo workflows. Covers:

  • RAW + JPEG pairing (Canon, Nikon, Sony, Fujifilm, Samsung, iPhone)
  • Google Pixel photos (RAW, Motion Photos, Night mode)
  • Google Photos edited versions
  • Lightroom numeric edits
  • Photoshop workflows (PSD + exports)
  • Burst photos and sequences
  • Mixed camera setups
  • Parent selection control

Debug Parent Selection

Learn how to troubleshoot and debug parent selection issues when stacking photos. Covers:

  • Understanding parent selection precedence
  • Common parent selection problems
  • Advanced debugging techniques
  • Testing parent selection rules
  • Edge cases and best practices

Optimize Performance

Optimize stacking criteria for better performance with large photo libraries. Covers:

  • Performance fundamentals and targets
  • Choosing the right grouping mode
  • Optimizing time deltas and regex patterns
  • Expression mode optimization
  • Memory optimization and benchmarking

Migrate Criteria

Safely migrate from one stacking criteria configuration to another. Covers:

  • Migration safety principles
  • Three migration strategies (clean slate, incremental, additive)
  • Advanced migration scenarios
  • Testing and validation
  • Rollback procedures and troubleshooting