Managing Snapshots

Managing Snapshots

The snapshot management interface provides comprehensive tools for organizing, viewing, and controlling your saved browser sessions.

Accessing the Manager

From Side Panel

1. Click the Camera icon in the side panel
2. Select View All Snapshots button
3. The management interface opens in a new tab

Direct Access

• Open a new tab and navigate to the snapshots page
• Use keyboard shortcuts if configured
• Access from browser bookmarks

Interface Overview

Snapshot Cards

Each snapshot is displayed as a card containing:

• Header: Title, creation date, and type indicator
• Statistics: Window count, group count, tab count
• Preview: Visual representation of windows and tabs
• Actions: Quick access buttons for common operations

View Options

Grid View

• Display multiple snapshots in a compact format
• Show basic information for each snapshot
• Allow quick browsing and selection

Detailed View

• Show complete snapshot content preview
• Include all windows, groups, and tabs
• Provide complete snapshot structure overview

Control Toolbar

• Search Bar: Find specific snapshots by title or content
• Sort Options: Organize snapshots by date, name, or type
• Filters: Filter by type (manual/auto) or other criteria
• Batch Operations: Perform operations on multiple snapshots simultaneously

Snapshot Operations

Basic Operations

Restore Snapshot

1. Click the Restore button on the snapshot card

2. Choose restore options:

   • Restore to New Window: Open snapshot in a new browser window
   • Replace Current Window: Replace current window content

3. Confirm the restore operation

Rename Snapshot

1. Click the Edit icon next to the snapshot title

2. Enter the new title name

3. Press Enter to save changes

Delete Snapshot

1. Click the Delete button on the snapshot

2. Confirm deletion (this action cannot be undone)

3. Snapshot will be removed from all devices (if synced)

Advanced Operations

Pin Snapshot

• Prevent snapshots from being deleted by auto-cleanup rules
• Keep important snapshots at the top of the list
• Easily identify through pin icon

Lock Snapshot (Premium Required)

1. Click the Lock icon on the snapshot

2. Set password protection

3. Locked snapshots require password to view or restore

Sync Control (Premium Required)

• Toggle cloud sync for individual snapshots
• Control which snapshots are shared between devices
• Manage storage and bandwidth usage

Export Snapshot

• Export snapshot data as a file
• Create local backup of snapshots
• Share with other users or devices

Copy Snapshot

• Create a copy of existing snapshot
• Edit without affecting the original snapshot
• Create variants of snapshots

Batch Operations

Select Multiple Snapshots

1. Use checkboxes to select snapshots to operate on

2. Or use Ctrl+click to select multiple items

3. View batch operation options in the toolbar

Available Batch Operations

• Batch Delete: Delete multiple snapshots at once
• Batch Export: Export multiple snapshots as a single file
• Batch Tag Management: Add or remove tags for multiple snapshots
• Batch Sync Settings: Change sync status for multiple snapshots

Organization Features

Search and Filter

Search Functions

• Title Search: Find snapshots by name
• Content Search: Search within tab titles and URLs
• Date Range: Find snapshots created in specific time periods
• Device Filter: Filter by creation device

Filter Options

• Type Filter: Manual vs auto snapshots
• Sync Status: Synced vs local only
• Lock Status: Locked vs unlocked
• Pin Status: Pinned vs unpinned

Sort Options

• Creation Date: Most recent or oldest snapshots first
• Title Alphabetical: A-Z or Z-A
• Size: Sort by tab count
• Device Name: Group by creation device

Tag System (Premium Required)

• Add custom tags to snapshots
• Categorize and organize snapshots by tags
• Use tags for advanced filtering and search

Storage Management

Storage Usage

• View storage space used by each snapshot
• Monitor total storage usage
• Identify large snapshots for cleanup

Auto Cleanup

• Configure automatic deletion rules
• Set limits based on age, count, or size
• Exclude pinned snapshots from auto cleanup

Manual Cleanup

• Regularly review and delete unneeded snapshots
• Use batch operations to clean multiple items
• Export important snapshots before deletion

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

Snapshots Not Showing

• Check filter and search settings
• Verify sync status (if using cloud sync)
• Refresh page or restart extension

Restore Failed

• Ensure target URLs are still accessible
• Check browser permission settings
• Try restoring to new window instead of replacing

Sync Issues

• Verify internet connection
• Check premium account status
• Sign out and sign back into sync service

Performance Optimization

• Regularly clean old or unneeded snapshots
• Limit the number of auto snapshots
• Use filters instead of loading all snapshots

The snapshot management interface gives you complete control over your saved browsing sessions, ensuring you can easily organize, find, and restore any saved work state.