Transfering Photos Library to new Mac
So I know this should be a straightforward situation, but there is one wrinkle that I want to verify. I know that I could use the migration assistant to migrate to the new mac, but I have done this so many times (since my first mac in 2006) that I really want to start fresh and not bring over anything unneeded. So I am manually transferring files from my old mac.
I understand that I can simple copy my photos library to the new mac, but what I'm not sure about is what that will do to my icloud photo library. I have it set up so that it downloads the full file onto the mac from icloud photo library. If I manually copy the photo library what will that do?
I understand I could just redownload the entire library the new mac but I'm guessing that will take days if not a full week as we have over 30,000 photos.
Any advice is appreciated.
Thanks!
iMac Line (2012 and Later)