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In my Users folders in MYNAME folder there is a folder PICTURES, what is it for?

In my Users folders in MYNAME folder there is a folder PICTURES, what is it for?


It does not appear to have anyting to do with Photos App, if so what is it?


Does it overlap with pics also in Photos or is it entirely independent of Photos?


How did the pics get in that Pictures folder? From what source?


What happens to the pics in Pictures if I delete the folder? Should I?


Have no idea what it's purpose>


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iMac 21.5″, OS X 10.11

Posted on Feb 27, 2021 2:51 PM

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The Pictures folder is the default location of the Photos Library (the library used by the Photos app) and also the default location of the Photo Booth Library (the library used by the Photo Booth app). Note that it is only the default location and you are free to move either or both of those libraries to other locations if you want. You can also manually add individual photos (or anything else) to that folder if you want.

Posted on Feb 27, 2021 3:03 PM

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Feb 27, 2021 3:03 PM in response to WmShakespeare

The Pictures folder is the default location of the Photos Library (the library used by the Photos app) and also the default location of the Photo Booth Library (the library used by the Photo Booth app). Note that it is only the default location and you are free to move either or both of those libraries to other locations if you want. You can also manually add individual photos (or anything else) to that folder if you want.

In my Users folders in MYNAME folder there is a folder PICTURES, what is it for?

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