"downloading originals" won't go away

I've got iCloud set to download originals. However Photos constantly says there is something left to download. Even though there isn't. Is there a way to get rid of this? or double check there is something that isn't downloaded to the iMac

iMac Line (2012 and Later)

Posted on Nov 21, 2019 6:15 PM

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Eric Root

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Nov 21, 2019 7:17 PM in response to MW_MW

You would have to do a photo by photo comparison, but you can check to see if the photos at iCloud.com/Photos using a computer browser match the photos in the Photos application.

How long has the sync been going on? The photos sync is very, very slow.

If you think everything has been downloaded and the sync is stuck, try going to System Preferences/iCloud (Apple ID for Catalina) and stop syncing by unchecking the box. Wait a couple of minutes, then check syncing. Allow time for the sync to complete.

Last resort - have you tried signing out of iCloud and then sign back in?

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