Can you delete photo libraries?

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Can you delete photo libraries?

I have a MyCloud external hard drive that I’m saving photos to. I want to move all of my photo libraries over to it so that I can eventually delete them off my computer for more space. Can this be done where I can still access my photos from the Ext. hard drive?

Posted on Sep 9, 2018 5:33 PM

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Old Toad

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Sep 10, 2018 10:28 AM in response to blackbird22

No, you can't delete the photos from your Mac's drive. The iCloud Drive is just a syncing service so any file you put on it will be mirrored on your Mac's drive.

If you want to store photos off your Mac then use a local, external HD formatted OS X Extended (journaled) and connected directly to your Mac by cable.

Read these user tips regarding the iCloud:

iCloud Deconstructed

Where is it safe to store a Photos Library? Requirements for the external drive

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FoxFifth

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Sep 9, 2018 6:04 PM in response to blackbird22

See: Move your Photos library to save space on your Mac - Apple Support

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Can you delete photo libraries?

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