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How do I split a large iPhoto library?
You can easily have multiple libraries: Hold down Option while launching iPhoto, and from the resulting menu select Create Library. Bear in mind that only one can be opened/ searched/ accessed at a time.
How do I reduce the size of my iPhoto library on a Mac?
Reduce the size of your photo library
- Go to Settings > [your name], then tap iCloud.
- Tap Manage Storage.
- Tap Backups.
- Tap the name of the device you’re using, then look at Photos.
Why do I have Photos and iPhoto on my Mac?
When you have an older iPhoto library and a newer Photos library on your Mac and you copy both libraries to an external drive, you might notice that they collectively occupy a lot more space than they do on an internal drive. Why is that? It comes down to hard links, a way of conserving storage.
How can I get rid of my Photos library?
Quit Photos. Press and hold the Option key while you open Photos. Select the library that you want to open, then click Choose Library. Photos uses this library until you open a different one. If you have a permissions issue with your library, you might be able to resolve the issue by using the Photos library repair tool.
Where do I store my Apple Photo Library?
To prevent data loss, Apple doesn’t recommend storing photo libraries on external storage devices like SD cards and USB flash drives, or drives that are shared on a network. Quit Photos. In the Finder, go to the external drive where you want to store your library.
How to open another photo library on Mac?
Open another Photos library. If you have multiple libraries, here’s how to open a different one: Quit Photos. Press and hold the Option key while you open Photos. Select the library that you want to open, then click Choose Library.
How to move Photos library to external storage?
1 Prepare your drive. You can store your library on an external storage device, such as a USB or Thunderbolt drive formatted as APFS or Mac OS Extended (Journaled). 2 Move your Photos library to an external storage device. Quit Photos. 3 Delete original library to save space. 4 Open another Photos library. 5 Learn more.