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Photos can't find my library

How do I get Photos to find my photo library?

MacBook Pro 13", 10.15

Posted on May 3, 2020 8:24 AM

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Posted on May 3, 2020 10:24 AM

If you moved it and know where it is, double-click on the Library file to open it in Photos. The new location will then be remembered. You can also perform a Spotlight search for the Library file.


Otherwise, launch Photos while holding down the Option key. This should then show all Photos libraries that Photos/Spotlight know about. Choose the one you want.

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May 3, 2020 10:24 AM in response to Switchman

If you moved it and know where it is, double-click on the Library file to open it in Photos. The new location will then be remembered. You can also perform a Spotlight search for the Library file.


Otherwise, launch Photos while holding down the Option key. This should then show all Photos libraries that Photos/Spotlight know about. Choose the one you want.

Photos can't find my library

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