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Photos and storage management

If I import a photo from a folder on my HD into Photos, can I erase the original, non-imported file from the HD without losing the image in Photos?

Posted on Dec 21, 2021 9:09 AM

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muguy

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Posted on Dec 21, 2021 9:11 AM

Yes, provided you are copying images into photos. Open Photos and go to Photos > Preferences > General and ensure "copy items to the photo library" is checked.

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