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Terresa26138685wy6u
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September 15, 2022
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LightoomPhotos are now saying "file is missing". How do I get them back so I can edit in lightroom?

  • September 15, 2022
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I imported RAW files into lightroom but it is saying that "file is missing" now.  I can see it but can not edit it.  How do I get the files back into lightroom??  Help!

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    Rob_Cullen
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    Rob_CullenCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    September 15, 2022

    See these links for the topic "Missing Photos"-

    MISSING FILES & FOLDERS (Lightroom Queen)

    MISSING FILES AND FOLDERS-(Computer Darkroom)

     

    And the original photo files are never "in" Lightroom-Classic.  The visible previews in the Library are only a reference to the Original files on the Hard-drive (Files and Folders that must not be moved, renamed, or deleted!)

     

     

     

     

    Regards. My System: Windows-11, Lightroom-Classic 15.1.1, Photoshop 27.3.1, ACR 18.1.1, Lightroom 9.0, Lr-iOS 10.4.0, Bridge 16.0.2 .
    Nancy OShea
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    Nancy OSheaCommunity Expert
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    September 15, 2022

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