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lost Photos library in Mojave

Migrating from the old computer I lost Photos library, but It is in iCloud. How do I transfer the library to my new iMac?

Posted on Nov 23, 2019 8:35 AM

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Nov 23, 2019 9:50 AM in response to Mauriziofromstedman

You can do the following:


1 - create a new Photos library.

2 - set it to be the System Photo Library.

3 - enable iCloud Library in its preferences.

4 - do not enable "Optimized Mac storage" unless you don't have enough room to house all of the full sized image files.

5 - wait for Photos to download all of the image files, albums, projects, etc. from iCloud to your library.


lost Photos library in Mojave

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