Q: Why can't I download images from a shared Photos album to me mac?
I created a shared album and invited family members to it. My cousin added some photos to it as well.
I just went to save her photos to my iMac but it doesn't allow me those menu options.
I looked up support, but it has all options except the new PHOTOS app for mac? What can I do?
ICan photos and videos be saved or downloaded from a shared album?
Yes. After photos are shared, anyone who can view the shared album can download and keep them permanently. Videos can only be downloaded to a Mac or PC. On an iOS device, videos are streamed from iCloud and can't be downloaded.
- On a compatible iOS device, you can save photos to your Photos tab or Camera Roll.
- In iPhoto or Aperture for Mac, you can add or copy shared photos or videos to your Library.
- On a Windows PC, you can copy photos and videos from a shared album to any folder.
- On the web, you can download photos and videos directly to your computer from the detail view of each photo or video.
iMac, OS X Yosemite (10.10.3)
Posted on Jan 18, 2016 9:44 PM
I tried 'command' click. This time the 'Show in Library' option became available. The photos I had highlighted then were in the main 'photos' library (the first folder at the top of the LHS column). I was able to copy from there.
Thanks for your help.
Veronica
Posted on Jan 19, 2016 12:26 PM