Photos "Cannot Import Item" unrecognizable file format or invalid data

Trying to add photos to Apple Photos library - there are about 500 of these from a single day that I am unable to add to the library. Keeps getting the same message even when try to add 1 at a time. These photos seem the same as the other ones from this day.

Posted on Mar 11, 2022 5:46 AM

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Yer_Man

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Mar 11, 2022 5:57 AM in response to GLHDDS

Open the file in Preview. Save it. And then try again.

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