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how do I transfer photos from external hard drive to my new iMac

How do I transfer photos from an external hard drive to my new iMac?


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Posted on Nov 23, 2021 12:08 PM

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Posted on Nov 23, 2021 12:16 PM

How are these photos stored on the external hd?

Are they in a Photos app library…or are they just various photos located in folders?


You might follow the guidance found in this support document. It describes moving the Photos library from the startup drive to an external drive but similar steps are used to move the library back onto the startup drive.

Move your Photos library to save space on your Mac - Apple Support


If your photos are just files stored in folders, you can simply import each folder full of pics into the Photos app.

Overview of importing photos…into Photos on Mac - Apple Support


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Nov 23, 2021 12:16 PM in response to johnniegrinder

How are these photos stored on the external hd?

Are they in a Photos app library…or are they just various photos located in folders?


You might follow the guidance found in this support document. It describes moving the Photos library from the startup drive to an external drive but similar steps are used to move the library back onto the startup drive.

Move your Photos library to save space on your Mac - Apple Support


If your photos are just files stored in folders, you can simply import each folder full of pics into the Photos app.

Overview of importing photos…into Photos on Mac - Apple Support


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