When you discover that the number of uncategorized files in Eagle software doesn't match the actual number of images in the list, there are typically two common causes:

Using sync tools, but the library hasn't been fully synchronized to local storage
Library cache data is inconsistent with actual data

Inconsistency Issues Caused by Sync Tools

This situation is quite common when using sync tools. Eagle is a local application that requires the library to be completely saved locally for the software to properly read and display data. Please ensure that the library has been fully synchronized to local storage, rather than just displaying placeholders (with actual files still in the cloud).

You can refer to the official documentation: "Solutions for 'Library Not Found, Data Missing, Thumbnails Not Displaying' and Other Issues When Using Sync Tools"

Solutions for Incorrect Cache Data

If it's a cache data issue, please follow these steps:

Click the library icon, open the library menu, and select "Clear Cache and Reload" option
If you're using sync tools, ensure all files have been completely synchronized and downloaded locally
Switch to "Uncategorized", hold Ctrl and click the library name to access hidden repair tools
In the menu, select "Repair damaged metadata.json files" to fix materials that exist as original files but aren't displayed due to corrupted metadata.json files
After repair is complete, hold Ctrl again and click the library name, select "Scan and Clear Invalid Content"
Click "Reload Library"
Hold Ctrl and click the library name again to access the hidden menu, select "Scan and Clear Invalid Content"
Select "Repair Invalid Content" - materials without original files will be moved to "Trash"
Go to "Trash" to review the cleared materials, and after confirming they're correct, right-click and select "Empty Trash" to complete the cleanup

After executing the above steps, the file count displayed by the software should be consistent with the actual file count.

Why does Eagle software show a different number of files than the local folder?