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How to REDUCE the Photos Library size to conserve hard drive space

How do I REDUCE the Photos Library size to conserve hard drive space? e.g. Lightroom has the feature to set the local HD space for photos library. YEs, I could do another AFPS volume, etc, but I want to REDUCE the size size of the library BEFORE I move it.


Posted on Dec 30, 2022 5:45 PM

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Posted on Dec 30, 2022 11:43 PM

Basically there are two ways:


You can Optimise your Mac Storage: "Optimise Mac Storage: Save space on your Mac by storing full-resolution originals in iCloud and keeping smaller versions on the computer when needed."


Change settings in Photos on Mac - Apple Support (IE)


or have less photographs.


But the truth is that running a Photos installation uses a lot of space.


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Dec 30, 2022 11:43 PM in response to AppleNutz-2020

Basically there are two ways:


You can Optimise your Mac Storage: "Optimise Mac Storage: Save space on your Mac by storing full-resolution originals in iCloud and keeping smaller versions on the computer when needed."


Change settings in Photos on Mac - Apple Support (IE)


or have less photographs.


But the truth is that running a Photos installation uses a lot of space.


How to REDUCE the Photos Library size to conserve hard drive space

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