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skiinstructor
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February 19, 2016
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How do I delete catalogs

  • February 19, 2016
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I want to clean up lightroom 5. I used a while back and started several catalogs. Some have pictures in them, some don't. I understand that no pictures will be deleted if I remove catalogs. I want to clean everything out and start over. How do I do that?

Thanks

John

    This topic has been closed for replies.
    Correct answer Akash Sharma

    I Just upgraded to Lightroom 6 standalone (not creative cloud).


    Both Lightroom CC/6 share same catalog name.

    So you should keep the Lightroomcatalog and delete the older Lightroom 5 catalog.

    Regards,

    Akash

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    ManiacJoe
    ManiacJoe
    Inspiring
    February 19, 2016

    Using Finder or Explorer, go to the folder containing the catalog you want to delete.

    Delete the catalog (*.LrCat) and the one or more preview folders (*preview.LrData) that matches the catalog.

    Make sure you are deleting the correct files as there is no "undo" in many cases.

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    skiinstructorAuthor
    Participant
    February 19, 2016

    Thanks. Please see below all the files ...temporary inputs, etc. These are all to be deleted?????

    Akash Sharma
    Akash Sharma
    Legend
    February 19, 2016

    Hi skiinstructor,

    You need to remove the File/Folder highlighted below:-

    Before you delete, make sure you do not beed the Image edits/Presets from this Catalog(if not upgraded the catalog to Lightroom 6/CC)

    Regards,

    Akash

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