Can't import a jpeg file into lightroom Classic

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October 15, 2022
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I checked a jpeg file to import into Lightroom Classic from the harddrive of my Windows PC. I clicked import. The import button greys out and that is it. The file doesn't import. Any ideas what could be wrong? I did this a few months ago and it worked. It doesn't seem to work now. Thank you.

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michaelp20362237Author

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I went into Adobe Light room desktop after not being able to load in lightroom Classic and saw the photo I wanted. But I need to get it into the Classic version. I saw the error message below in the non-classic version of Lightroom. But can't figure out how to connect the data it is referring to. Also notice the cloud has an exclamation next to it. It looks like things are not synching for me. I tried to add the image and tried to add it in different destinations with the same results.

The jpeg I was trying to load is new. I never tried to load it before.it is only 4,742KB. I clicked import and the import just greyed out and never loaded.

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Jao vdL

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The drive where you are storing your images is apparently disconnected. This is why it is refusing to sync. It is either called DATA or there is a folder on that drive that is called DATA. Can you check the preferences in Lightroom Desktop? Look for the local storage tab and what it says at the bottom of that dialog. You should see a storage location path and a browse button. It is likely pointing to an non-existent location.

For the Classic problem, you are likely logged out of creative cloud. Go to the creative cloud app and log back in. If you are logged in there, log out and log back in. If that doesn't work, reboot your computer, make sure you are logged into creative cloud. Start Classic while holding the Alt and Shift buttons and reset your preferences.

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michaelp20362237Author

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Thank you. I was able to fix the synching with the Lightroom Desktop. After synching the photo appeared in Lightroom Classic. I still cannot get Lightroom Classic to import a photo directly after following your instruction below. But the workaround of loading in the other version of Lightroom Desktop and then synching solves my problem.

Does Adobe provide a service where they could remote into my computer and fix my situation? Actually, I have a second thing I would like to accomplish. I have a C hard drive with limited space (approximately 40GB free) and a D hard drive with plenty of space ( 476GB free space). Is there a safe way to get Lightroom to move photos and all corresponding metadata to the D drive?

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Jao vdL

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Can you show some screenshots of what you are seeing. There are many possible reasons why the import button would be greyed oout. One is that the image is already in the library. Another is that the destination volume is not available so had to tell what is going on. Best advice is to carefully check what you are doing for import (Add, move, copy, etc.), is the destination place what you want to do, etc.

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michaelp20362237Author

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Thank you. I tried that and it didn't work.

Jill_C

Community Expert

I have had this problem from time to time where LRC just stalls and doesn't import the selected photo(s). Closing and re-opening LTC seems to fix the problem for me.

Jill C., Forum Volunteer

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