Mac LrC does not 'see' .jpg files with macl file attribute

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I have a Mac M2 Pro Mini running Sonoma with LrC. Recently a friend emailed me a .jpg file. I tried to import it into LrC, but when I selected the appropriate folder, it said "no files found." I eventually determined that LrC will not open files with a macl file attribute. I tried removing the attribute, but the Mac put it back. I copied the file to a .xxx extension and removed the attribute; it stayed removed, but LrC couldn't find the file.

I've never had this problem before with .jpg files, but LrC simply doesn't import the file, even though I can see it clearly in Mac Preview. I've now discovered quite a few .jpg files that LrC refuses to read.

Ian Lyons · Answer

This blog post explains what the macl attribute is and why the file won't import, etc. I've no idea how you can fix ith though.

https://blog.xpnsec.com/we-need-to-talk-about-macl/#:~:text=The%20MACL%20attribute%20usually%20consists,value%20will%20be%20in%20advance.

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