Feature Request: Implement Multiple Photo Selection Using Ctrl Key in Nextcloud Photos App

[warioishere]

Hello Nextcloud Team,

I am writing to propose a new feature for Albums in the Nextcloud Photos app that I believe would enhance the user experience. Currently, the app lacks the ability to select multiple photos when creating albums using the Ctrl key, a common functionality in many photo management applications.

Feature Description:
The feature I am suggesting involves the ability to select multiple photos in Albums by holding down the Ctrl key. For example, a user can click on Photo 1, hold down the Ctrl key, and then click on Photo 4. As a result, Photos 1 through 4 would all be selected. This functionality allows for more efficient management of photos, especially when dealing with large albums.

Current Limitation:
As of now, users can only select photos individually when creating albums by clicking on them one by one. This method can be time-consuming and less efficient, particularly when needing to select a large number of photos within an album.

The Memories App has this feature of multipe select of photos, although in the timeline, there you can multiple select by holding ctrl

Benefits:

1. Enhanced User Experience: This feature would streamline the process of managing and organizing photos, making it more user-friendly.
2. Time-Saving: It allows for quicker selection, especially when dealing with large numbers of photos.
3. Alignment with Standard Practices: Most photo management tools offer this functionality, so it aligns Nextcloud Photos with common user expectations.

I believe that this feature would be a valuable addition to the Nextcloud Photos app and would be greatly appreciated by the community. Thank you for considering this request. I look forward to the possibility of seeing this enhancement in a future update.

Side Information:

we lost already quiet some people interessted in Nextcloud, because they couldnt multiple select photos while creating albums. thatswhy its crucial for me, at least i think, to add this feature in a future release.

Best regards,
wario

[surfstian]

Hi, very much need this, however the standard is the shift key for range selections and ctrl for additions.

Just make it similar to the file browser. :)

[marcodefelice]

@surfstian your soulution does't work in windows :D