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# Getting Started

## Searching for Images

Navigate through our pillars—**Photos**, **Illustrations**, and **3D**—to explore our library. Use the search bar to find specific visuals and refine your results with powerful filters:

### **Color**

Match your palette with precision directly from the search bar. Select a color from the palette, or copy-paste your hex-code.

<figure><img src="/files/mYXvMus1KdRVSJC8Pmge" alt=""><figcaption><p>Select the palette icon in the search bar to open the color search feature.</p></figcaption></figure>

### **Filters**

**Number of People**

Need a group shot or solo focus? Select the **Number of people** filter from the **Tools and Effects** menu in the top left of the image grid. You can even filter out people entirely.&#x20;

**Lighting Style**

You can also adjust to filter images by bright, dark, or neutral lighting from the tools and effects menu.&#x20;

<figure><img src="/files/e4WhHb8LjxVu1mH2foA2" alt=""><figcaption><p>Select other filters from the <strong>Tools and Effects</strong> menu.</p></figcaption></figure>

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## Find Similar

If a image catches your eye, you can discover similar images by selecting the image and scrolling down to **Similar images**. You can view similar by **Subject** or by **Vibes**.&#x20;
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## Your Profile

Your profile isn’t just your Lummi home base; it’s your creative hub. Most profile features can be found by selecting your profile picture in the top right. Here’s what you can manage:

### **Account Settings**

Personalize your account, and manage your subscription.&#x20;

<figure><img src="/files/XQ44ypmZvuiVPBM6VkiE" alt=""><figcaption><p>Select Account Settings by clicking on your profile picture.</p></figcaption></figure>

You can personalize your profile image, change your display name or Lummi handle, add a bio and set up links to your social accounts. **If you need to update your profile email address, please contact Lummi support.**&#x20;

### **Activity Log**

Track all of your downloads and retouches so you can quickly find them if you need to download them again. This is a **private feature** and can't be viewed by other Lummi users.&#x20;

<figure><img src="/files/zbGEP3HBgmF2suqbKSAj" alt=""><figcaption><p>Your account activity log found in your Lummi profile. </p></figcaption></figure>

### **Collections**

Create, save and manage your saved groups of images.&#x20;

<figure><img src="/files/xk3h4mZu45WNh9nPVsJM" alt=""><figcaption><p>You can view a Lummi user's collections from their profile page.</p></figcaption></figure>

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Selecting the ♡ heart icon in the top right of an image will save them directly to your **Favorites** collection.
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Read on to learn more about collections! 👇

## Collections

Save, organize and share favorite images with **Collections**.

With a **free account**, you can:

* Create unlimited collections.
* Add or remove images anytime.
* Edit collection names and descriptions.
* Make collections private when needed.

The quickest way to create a collection is by opening an image and clicking on the **+** button. You can select an existing collection from the list or create a new one.

<figure><img src="/files/PDZqlgprRtA6rAIxaCoD" alt=""><figcaption><p>Create a new collection by selecting the + button next to an image you love. </p></figcaption></figure>

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Your collections will be **public** by default, but you can choose to make them private by toggling on **Make collection private** when you make the collection. Private collections cannot be viewed by anyone but you. You can update a collection's privacy settings at any time.&#x20;
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