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What is the "photos.db" file in the Photos Library database folder? Do I need that file? Reason I ask is that I've been trying to clone my drive and the software keeps getting hung up on the photos.db file.
macOS Sierra (10.12.5)
Yes - the db (Database) file is the brains of the library - without it you have nothing
What is the format of the drive you are cloning to? If it is not Mac OS extended (journaled) or APFS it will not work -- Where is it safe to store a Photos Library? Requirements for the external drive
LN
It’s Mac OS extended (journaled).
The issue is that my hard drive is failing and I’ve been using SuperDuper to clone my user files before the drive dies. For some reason, when I run superduper it keeps getting hung up on the photos.db file. I’m wondering if there is anything I can do, either to move or edit the file to get superduper to properly copy it.
The Photos database is a complex SQLite database and you can not change or edit its contents - your regular daily backup should protect your
You can try dragging the Photos library to the external hard drive and see if the finder can copy it
LN
On my computers, the Photos database is excluded from backups made by Time Machine.
There is an extended attribute named com.apple.metadata:com_apple_backup_excludeItem on the database directory that prevents backup.
What is the "photos.db" file in the Photos Library database folder? Do I need that file?
