I cannot add media to iMovie. I get this not enough space at the selected destination. I just updated to Catalina and did not get this message until after i updated.
my Mac shows i have 455 GB of storage available.
i cleared my entire iMovie library AND emptied trash so i know it’s not a space issue.
is it related to the Catalina upgrade?
iMac 21.5", macOS 10.15
To redownload iMovie, move the iMovie app from your Applications folder to the trash, but don't empty the trash. Then sign in at the online app store and redownload it. After you have successfully redownloaded and everything works fine, you can empty the trash of your old app. If for some reason you are not able to redownload, then move the iMovie app from the trash back into the Applications folder.
Another thing. Don't touch the iMovie Library. It is separate from the iMovie app. If you delete the library you will be deleting all of your projects.
-- Rich
Yes, for some reason the re-download works.
-- Rich
I uninstalled and installed again and that issue was gone.
Rich, I deleted iMovie and reloaded from the app and it exactly worked as you described. Thank you very much.
Glad that it worked for you.😊
— Rich
Hi there - I have exactly the same problem - no projects on the go, and 80 of 120GB available - first time trying iMovie after Catalina upgrade.
I will try the suggested fixes - many thanks
David
After input from several posters on this forum, the solution is to redownload iMovie. That will solve the not enough disk space issue.
-- Rich
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