Where to Save Scanned Photos?

When saving scanned photos from an Epson FF680W o my MacBook Air, what directory do I select so that they appear in Photos on all my devices?

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 14.5

Posted on Jun 2, 2025 9:18 AM

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léonie

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Jun 2, 2025 9:31 AM in response to GatorbaitJim

You cannot scan directly into your Photos Library. Save the scanned photos in your Pictures folder or anywhere inside your user home folder, then import them from there into Photos.

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