The export operation failed to create a file for the photo identified below. unknown error (50)

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The export operation failed to create a file for the photo identified below. unknown error (50)

Hi, I am trying to export some photos from Photo to a folder on my mac to then save them on an extarnal HDD.

I am having this error for some photo: "The export operation failed to create a file for the photo identified below unknown error (50)"

I got this error only for some photos. I tried to revert to original, to repair the library, but nothing appears to solve the problem. I can see the photo in the library, but I can't export it, not even exporting one of these at the time.

I still have iphoto library, but I can't access it.

I am using Big Sur OS.

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 10.15

Posted on Dec 8, 2021 11:39 AM

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Answer 1

léonie

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Dec 9, 2021 12:13 PM in response to ladyelena

As a test, try to add an adjustment to one of the photos you cannot export. Is it possible or also giving an error?

As a second test, create a new smart album with the rule "photo is referenced". Do the problematic photos appear in this smart album?

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Answer 2

Lissy_12

Community Specialist

Dec 9, 2021 10:20 AM in response to ladyelena

Hi ladyelena,

We understand you're unable to export some photos from the Photos app. We recommend starting with the steps in the following article:

Get help with the Photos app on your Mac

After trying those steps, if the issue remains, we recommend that you reach out to Apple Support directly. Please reach out here:

Get Support

Hope this helps!

Have a great day.

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ladyelena Author

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Dec 12, 2021 1:57 AM in response to léonie

Thanks for your suggestions.

I tried both.

However, first test failed saing that it couldn't load adjustments for this photo.

Second test created an empty smart album.

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The export operation failed to create a file for the photo identified below. unknown error (50)

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