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User profile for user: Andy Miller4
Andy Miller4 Author
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Moving iBooks library from Mac Studio to an external drive

I have a mac Studio Ultra and a very large 1.7TB collection of audiobooks built over decades.

I would prefer to place these on an external drive (not just as a copy) to be able to move them off of my mac Studio's SSD

Is it possible to move the iBooks library off of my Mac?

I tried with the assistance of various AIs but it simply did not work - macOS 27 Golden Gate 27.2. All apps are up to date. PLease do not respond with alternative app suggestions - this is about the iBooks app.

Posted on Nov 3, 2026 9:22 AM

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Moving iBooks library from Mac Studio to an external drive

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