I recently uploaded some files to my OneDrive Photos, but they don't appear under Photos; they only show up under Files -> Photos, and they have this blue icon next to the file name. What does that mean? Any ideas?

The icon with three blue lines is the Glimmer icon. It signifies that the file or folder is new to OneDrive. It's a temporary marker and will disappear over time.

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wjc

Copper Contributor

Apr 16, 2026

What is the blue icon next to my files mean?

I recently uploaded some files to my OneDrive Photos, but they don't appear under Photos; they only show up under Files -> Photos, and they have this blue icon next to the file name. What does that mean? Any ideas?

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Craig Long
Copper Contributor
Apr 24, 2026
The icon with three blue lines is the Glimmer icon. It signifies that the file or folder is new to OneDrive. It's a temporary marker and will disappear over time.