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EiPiKlein
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March 8, 2025
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8TB on QNAP server or I have to buy local hard drives?

  • March 8, 2025
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I have 8TB photo and video library on a local QNAP Server. And a 3.5Gb LRC Catalog on Macos 18gb m3 laptop. Adding new pictures to the catalog is a pain in the a**. Everytime I add 200/500 photos the "Import files at their current location" message stills forever (at least 45 minutes).  I tried SMB, AFP and smoke signals :). How this escenario has to be done? only usb-c local hard drives scenario is valid to avoid these slow working of LRC?

 

which options did you find to get better performance.

 

Best Regards,

Ariel

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jrsforums
Inspiring
March 8, 2025

You don't say much about the other factors, such as how the QNAP is attached and if you are building previews.  I have my Synology (8 bay, so many actuators) attached at 10GB.  If I import (ADD) with minimal previews, it takes very little time.  If I import with 2880 standard previews (4K monitor), it takes significantly longer. (I am now using John Ellis' AnySource plugin, which will build previews in background)

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EiPiKleinAuthor
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April 29, 2025

I’ve tried everything—WiFi, a 2.5Gbps wired connection—but Lightroom Classic remains painfully slow when importing (170.000 photos with date folder structure), browsing or managing my library.

 

Out of curiosity, I tested Tonfotos on macOS today, and I was genuinely impressed. While it’s not yet my go-to tool for managing my photo library, the speed and simplicity of its interface really stand out. I truly hope Lightroom Classic can someday match that level of responsiveness and usability.

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