Tagging Imports into Photos with Folder Name

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Tagging Imports into Photos with Folder Name

Is there a way to preserve the folder names of image libraries when importing into Photos? Or somehow to create a tag or metadata to the file?

The purpose is being able to search for old photos that I have on my Mac that are arranged through folders. I want to bring them in Photos app but it’s pointless if I can’t find “Phuket 2003” photos (from my folder).

I think there must be a way. Could Automator somehow rename files in all of my folder to be named after the folder? Or tag them?

Anyone have any efficient ways of doing this? It’s a massive photo library that I’d love to bring to all of my devices.

Posted on Mar 5, 2023 5:50 PM

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léonie

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Mar 5, 2023 11:42 PM in response to Chrsi and Sarah

When you import photos, that are in nested folders, you may want to enable the checkmark "Keep Folder Organisation" in the toolbar of the Import dialog. Then Photos will enclose the imported photos by albums, named like the folder, they came from, and enclose the albums in folders named like the enclosing folders.

For example:

You can then search for the album name or the folder names to find the new photos.

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Mar 6, 2023 6:57 AM in response to léonie

Wow! Easier than I thought! Thank you !

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léonie

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Mar 6, 2023 7:00 AM in response to Chrsi and Sarah

You're welcome 😊

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