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Photos Error "Unknown error (1,005)"

I am trying to export pictures to files. When I do, I get "Unknown error (1,005)".

iMac 21.5″, macOS 10.15

Posted on Jan 2, 2023 6:41 PM

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Posted on Jan 3, 2023 8:10 AM

This may be a corruption in your Library. Have you tried to repair the Photos Library? To rebuild your Library, close Photos and re-launch by option-command-clicking the app icon. A screen (sometimes hidden behind other windows) will appear asking if you would like to repair the Library-- click "Repair" and see if that works.


Other things to try include

  • Restart the computer (of course)
  • Make a new user and see if the same problem recurs with it
  • Use another library if you have one, or make a small test Library with a few pictures in it and see if the same thing happens.
  • Start in Safe Mode (different for different computers) This bypasses certain potentially disruptive processes.

           Start up your Mac in safe mode - Apple Support 


One of these steps may fix the problem, but their failure to work is also diagnostic.




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Jan 3, 2023 8:10 AM in response to morrie144

This may be a corruption in your Library. Have you tried to repair the Photos Library? To rebuild your Library, close Photos and re-launch by option-command-clicking the app icon. A screen (sometimes hidden behind other windows) will appear asking if you would like to repair the Library-- click "Repair" and see if that works.


Other things to try include

  • Restart the computer (of course)
  • Make a new user and see if the same problem recurs with it
  • Use another library if you have one, or make a small test Library with a few pictures in it and see if the same thing happens.
  • Start in Safe Mode (different for different computers) This bypasses certain potentially disruptive processes.

           Start up your Mac in safe mode - Apple Support 


One of these steps may fix the problem, but their failure to work is also diagnostic.




Photos Error "Unknown error (1,005)"

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