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Inspiring
Dec 20, 2011 2:54 AM UTC
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P: Is there a way to delete just unwanted photos off memory card?

I would like to know if it is possible to use Lightroom to delete photos off a memory card. Note: I don't mean "Delete Images on Card after Import" http://feedback.photoshop.com/photosh...

For example, when travelling, I always like to keep at least two copies of the photos I want to keep. But at the same time, I want to keep the card with as much space as possible.

At the end of the day, I import (copy) all photos from the card to my library on my computer. I then go through and mark the really bad photos, duplicates, etc, for deletion. This removes the files off the computer disk, but not the card.

Is there a way to delete photo's off the card AS WELL using Lightroom?

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    arbell15
    Participating Frequently
    Feb 16, 2018 4:12 PM UTC
    I see this bug was fixed but unfortunately just after the standalone lightroom no longer gets updates.

    Can you see if an update can be pushed for standalone that just fixes this bug?
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    axmelissarios1
    axmelissarios1
    Legend
    Feb 13, 2018 4:56 AM UTC
    Hi all,

    This issue should be fixed in today's Lightroom Classic CC 7.2 version. Please update your application and let us know if you still see this issue!

    Lightroom Classic CC 7.2 is now available!

    Thanks,
    Melissa
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    Melissa Rios, Product Manager, Community Experiences & Platforms | Adobe
    pnalluri
    Participant
    Dec 28, 2017 8:30 AM UTC
    Hi,

    I'm facing the issue in iPhone X as well. Is there any fix, yet?
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    Victoria Bampton LR Queen
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    Jul 12, 2017 5:40 PM UTC
    I tracked this all the way back through all of my iphones, 3gs, 4s, 5, 6/6p, 6sp, 7, 7sp.
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    Victoria - The Lightroom Queen
    Smit K
    Smit K
    Participating Frequently
    Jul 12, 2017 7:49 AM UTC
    Hi Andrew,

    I am able to reproduce this for iPhone 6s and 7. I have logged a bug for the same.

    Thanks,
    Smit Keniya
    Adobe Lightroom Team
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    Smit | Lightroom Team
    Victoria Bampton LR Queen
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    Jul 12, 2017 5:54 AM UTC
    Which iPhone do you have?
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    Victoria - The Lightroom Queen
    areohbee
    areohbee
    Legend
    Aug 22, 2012 4:26 AM UTC
    TreeSyncPublisher supports publishing back to card with option to delete from card. Using card publishing services, the workflow would be:

    While traveling, with laptop, optional 2ndary external storage, and a few cards:
    * Import all photos from card, and make 2nd copy to external device, if in tow.
    * Publish all or selected photos back to card - originals with xmp could be published back to card for starred photos; jpegs for all (other) picks...
    * Delete all photos imported from card (do not reformat).
    Upon returning from trip, incorporate photos into more complete catalog, make more permanent backups, and then reformat cards.

    The idea is to avoid optional 2ndary external storage for short trips where leanest baggage is desired (yet still have protection against loss of primary hard drive), or have tertiary copy in extra space on cards, for added security against photo loss.

    http://www.robcole.com/Rob/ProductsAn...

    Rob
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    FeedbackCommunityMemberAuthor
    Inspiring
    Apr 17, 2012 2:38 PM UTC
    this is not what I meant. Please do not merge my topic. OR merge it with Delete Images on Card after Import : http://feedback.photoshop.com/photosh...
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    FeedbackCommunityMemberAuthor
    Inspiring
    Apr 17, 2012 1:58 PM UTC
    When importing photos to LR I wish to select the option to move selected photos not only ADD. Because I must after photos was imported formating memory card or deleting imported photos one by one.
    Thank you. Patrik

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    areohbee
    areohbee
    Legend
    Dec 22, 2011 11:06 AM UTC
    The answer to the question is "No", but the 'Idea' to "Make It So" is here: http://feedback.photoshop.com/photosh...
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