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My photos library does not have any referenced files, per the Photos app file menu. iCloud photos is currently off. However, when I go to preferences, iCloud, and check the iCloud Photos button, I get a warning that 17 referenced files in my library will not be uploaded to iCloud. How do I clean up the mismatch about referenced files? I have already performed the Photos database repair/rebuild, but that did not fix the problem.
Try another smart album as well, with the rule "Photo > is > unable to upload to iCloud Photos".
When you Photos Library has become damaged, Photos may not be able to access all original image files, and they may erroneously be reported as missing referenced files.
Possible reasons for missing original images:
Could any of this apply? Then your best bet would be to restore your Photos Library from a backup you made when the library has still been working correctly.
Try another smart album as well, with the rule "Photo > is > unable to upload to iCloud Photos".
When you Photos Library has become damaged, Photos may not be able to access all original image files, and they may erroneously be reported as missing referenced files.
Possible reasons for missing original images:
Could any of this apply? Then your best bet would be to restore your Photos Library from a backup you made when the library has still been working correctly.
File -> New Smart Album
with the criteria:
Photo -> is -> referenced
This will find the 17 images in question. Then go File -> Consolidate.
I have done that. Photos says there are no referenced files.
Could they be in the hidden folder?
Photos On Mac Monterey is confused about Referenced Photos
