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can't import pictures in a network library in Photo 7.0

since i upgrade in Monterey i can't import my pictures from my SD card as i done before in Photo; my library is inside a Synology Nas, i tried also to copy the files first on Nas then import but i get same error, the process start but doesn't progres as i show in screenshot; with previus OS all works fine


please help



iMac 27″, macOS 11.6

Posted on Apr 4, 2022 1:24 AM

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Posted on Apr 4, 2022 1:34 AM

Hi


A NAS is not a compatible location for a photos library. You have been lucky to be getting away with it in the past:


An external drive must be formatted APFS or MacOS extended (journaled) (preferred for spinning drives) and not case sensitive.

It Must not be (or have been) used for time machine. (A time machine drive can be used if re-formatted)

It must be able to have the 'ignore ownership" checkbox ticked.

It should not be on a memory stick, SD or similar.


It must also not be a network drive (a direct connection is required - eg USB or Thunderbolt). File sharing services such as iCloud Drive, Drop box, Onedrive etc are not compatible with Photos libraries.


See

Move your Photos library to save space on your Mac – Apple Support (UK)


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Apr 4, 2022 1:34 AM in response to chinoppi

Hi


A NAS is not a compatible location for a photos library. You have been lucky to be getting away with it in the past:


An external drive must be formatted APFS or MacOS extended (journaled) (preferred for spinning drives) and not case sensitive.

It Must not be (or have been) used for time machine. (A time machine drive can be used if re-formatted)

It must be able to have the 'ignore ownership" checkbox ticked.

It should not be on a memory stick, SD or similar.


It must also not be a network drive (a direct connection is required - eg USB or Thunderbolt). File sharing services such as iCloud Drive, Drop box, Onedrive etc are not compatible with Photos libraries.


See

Move your Photos library to save space on your Mac – Apple Support (UK)


Apr 4, 2022 2:14 AM in response to chinoppi

You are risking to lose your photos by keeping the Photos Library on a NAS. If you absolutely must keep your photos on a local network volume, store them in folders in the Finder or use a different program that supports using a photo database over the network. . Photos has been designed strictly as a single user application, hosted on a local volume. If you use it outside the specifications it is at your own risk .

can't import pictures in a network library in Photo 7.0

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