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I have recently purchased a new computer which runs Photos v8. I have organised all my photos on my old computer (which uses Photos v3) into specific folders. Can I copy/transfer the folders across to the new computer without losing the organised file structure?
iMac 21.5″, macOS 10.13
If these images are in a Photos Library then yes. Simply copy the Library from the old machine to the Pictures Folder on the new machine.
Caveat: If you're using a managed library this will work. It won't with referenced library.
If these images are in a Photos Library then yes. Simply copy the Library from the old machine to the Pictures Folder on the new machine.
Caveat: If you're using a managed library this will work. It won't with referenced library.
A Managed Library, is the default setting, and Photos copies files into the Photos Library when Importing. The files are then stored within the Library package
A Referenced Library is when Photos is NOT copying the files into the Photos Library when importing because you made a change at Photo -> Preferences -> General. (You unchecked the option to copy files into the Library on import) The files are then stored where ever you put them and not in the Library package. In this scenario you are responsible for the File Management.
Thanks. Excuse my ignorance, but what do you mean by a 'managed' library and a 'referenced' library.
Brilliant. Explains it perfectly. Thanks again for your time (and understanding).
Can I transfer my organised photo albums from Photos v3 to Photos v8
