Numbers displayed in Lightroom catalog folder structure
p.1 #1Numbers displayed in Lightroom catalog folder structure
I started a new catalog after building a new computer last October. My folders once only displayed a number to the right of the RAW folder, with zeros to the right of the subject and any other folders higher in the structure. Now, as shown in the screenshot below, all the folders display numbers, with the main subject showing the combined number of all its subfolders. I have included the file handling screenshot to see if there is any input into what I do here.
Jan 17, 2026 at 08:16 AM
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p.1 #3Numbers displayed in Lightroom catalog folder structure
MY LR has shown the numbers as you show for as long as I can remember. Pretty sure that's working as intended as a byproduct of enabling subfolder display.
As to your import processes, that seems like a separate issue. What does the top of your import screen show (next to Import Assisted Culling)...Add?
As to your import processes, that seems like a separate issue. What does the top of your import screen show (next to Import Assisted Culling)...Add?
Jan 17, 2026 at 09:20 AM
p.1 #4Numbers displayed in Lightroom catalog folder structure
RoamingScott wrote:
MY LR has shown the numbers as you show for as long as I can remember. Pretty sure that's working as intended as a byproduct of enabling subfolder display.
As to your import processes, that seems like a separate issue. What does the top of your import screen show (next to Import Assisted Culling)...Add?
I'll take a look and let you know.
Not a problem with the numbers, but they have never been that way. Thanks.
MY LR has shown the numbers as you show for as long as I can remember. Pretty sure that's working as intended as a byproduct of enabling subfolder display.
As to your import processes, that seems like a separate issue. What does the top of your import screen show (next to Import Assisted Culling)...Add?
I'll take a look and let you know.
Not a problem with the numbers, but they have never been that way. Thanks.
Jan 17, 2026 at 05:24 PM
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p.1 #6Numbers displayed in Lightroom catalog folder structure
BillinTexas wrote:
What the import window looks like. https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-LfgwpF8/0/MXcCvLTr4KLx56G3kV7Sbw8pLgMx2ZQxt3tRnzWd5/L/i-LfgwpF8-L.jpg
I'd wager that's why you are seeing multiple activity bars during import. I've always used Add, but my import routine is to place the files where I want them on my SSD and then import, not copy from media. Mileage may vary.
What the import window looks like. https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-LfgwpF8/0/MXcCvLTr4KLx56G3kV7Sbw8pLgMx2ZQxt3tRnzWd5/L/i-LfgwpF8-L.jpg
I'd wager that's why you are seeing multiple activity bars during import. I've always used Add, but my import routine is to place the files where I want them on my SSD and then import, not copy from media. Mileage may vary.
Jan 17, 2026 at 06:02 PM
p.1 #7Numbers displayed in Lightroom catalog folder structure
Scott, thanks. Maybe I'll look into that method. It is just the way I have always done it.
Jan 17, 2026 at 07:22 PM
p.1 #8Numbers displayed in Lightroom catalog folder structure
Uncheck "Show Photos in Subfolders".
Jan 17, 2026 at 09:56 PM
p.1 #9Numbers displayed in Lightroom catalog folder structure
I think the reason you are seeing two tasks running is that LrC is copying (or adding) files and is starting to make previews of the files that have been added to the catalog. If you click the status bar it will show a summary of the tasks in progress.
Jan 17, 2026 at 10:05 PM
p.1 #10Numbers displayed in Lightroom catalog folder structure
I will look into these settings as well, thanks.
Jan 18, 2026 at 07:17 AM