Q: Relocate my photos library to a different internal HD
I want to permanently relocate my 200GB "photos" library to another internal HD. It is taking too much space on my startup disk. When I simply "drag and drop" the folder it only copies it of course.
Mac Pro
Posted on Sep 15, 2016 6:44 AM
When I simply "drag and drop" the folder it only copies it of course.
Drag and drop the Photos Library to the other internal drive. Then double-click it to open it in Photos and test it thoroughly. Once you are satisfied that it is working in the new location, delete it from the internal drive.
Moving a library can occasionally result in file errors, and it is safer not move the library instead of copying the library. You may end up with an unreadable version on the destination drive.
To use a Photos Library on a different drive, the drive needs to have the file system "MacOS Extended (Journaled)", otherwise you may not be able to use the library there.
Posted on Sep 15, 2016 7:24 PM