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I want to rename the pictures within smart album

I want to rename the filename on photos within a smart album.

However , when i export out with default album name + picture number . and attempt to reintroduce back into the original album, i get an error message.


When i try this with standard "non smart albums" there is no issue.

iMac 27″ 5K, macOS 13.1

Posted on Jan 20, 2023 11:47 AM

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Posted on Jan 21, 2023 8:17 PM

Hi dmw6868

Re: I want to rename the filename on photos within a smart album


Wondering if Apple Support's online article can help:

Create Smart Albums to group photos automatically in Photos on Mac – Apple Support

says:

"Change the criteria for a Smart Album


    1. In the Photos app  on your Mac, select the Smart Album.
    2. Choose File > Edit Smart Album.
    3. Make your changes, then click OK".


Else: You might want to move the photos you want to rename to another album:

Move photos to a different album in Photos on Mac – Apple Support


Resource:

Photos User Guide for Mac – Apple Support


Support:

Photos - Official Apple Support


All the best :-)

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Jan 21, 2023 8:17 PM in response to dmw6868

Hi dmw6868

Re: I want to rename the filename on photos within a smart album


Wondering if Apple Support's online article can help:

Create Smart Albums to group photos automatically in Photos on Mac – Apple Support

says:

"Change the criteria for a Smart Album


    1. In the Photos app  on your Mac, select the Smart Album.
    2. Choose File > Edit Smart Album.
    3. Make your changes, then click OK".


Else: You might want to move the photos you want to rename to another album:

Move photos to a different album in Photos on Mac – Apple Support


Resource:

Photos User Guide for Mac – Apple Support


Support:

Photos - Official Apple Support


All the best :-)

I want to rename the pictures within smart album

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