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Can you have two photo libraries on Mac?
If you have multiple photo libraries on your Mac, you can choose which library to use with iCloud Photos, Shared Albums, and My Photo Stream.
How do I split photos library on Mac?
Make a backup of your library before you start the splitting. First create two smart albums (File > New smart album) in your large Photos Library. This way you will have the photos separated by date in both libraries. Now you can save the second library back to the drive where you are keeping your libraries.
What does consolidate do in Apple photos?
Helpful answers After researching it appears that consolidate is used for bringing iPhoto libraries into OSX Photos. It would be necessary, if you migrated an iPhoto Library that is using referenced originals. Libraries with referenced photos are migrated as referenced libraries.
Can a photo library be synced from iPhoto to photos?
Use only locally mounted volumes for the Photos Library: Just like iPhoto or Aperture, the Photos Library cannot be stored in a Cloud storage like Drop Box, iCloud Drive, Google Drive ( Updating from iPhoto to Photos for OS X – Apple Support ). Syncing will corrupt the Photos Library.
How are photos organized in an iPhoto library?
Events vs. Moments: Photos does not have events, but structures the library by Moments and Collections (Photos 1 to Photos 4) or Months and Days (Photos 5), which are created automatically, based on the locations and capture dates. It is important to check the dates and locations for consistency, before you migrate.
Is there a way to combine photos from different libraries?
To combine Photos libraries, export the photos from a previous library or library you no longer want to use, then import the photos to your primary library. Press and hold the Option key as you open the Photos app. Select the Library that you no longer want, then click Choose Library. Choose View > Photos > Library, then click All Photos.
How do I open a photo library on my iPhone?
Press and hold the Option key as you open the Photos app. Select the library that you want to open, then click Choose Library. Photos uses this library until you open a different one using the same steps.