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vancouvergator
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Jan 24, 2025 4:47 AM UTC
Question

Moving Image Libraries from one external HD to another

Hello,

 

I'm a Lightroom Classic (14.1.1) user on a Mac (Sequoia 15.2).  My primary library is currently on an external RAID configured (1+0) SSD hard drive.  This drive is currently FULL and I have a new drive (same configuration, just larger).  I have followed the instructions on how to move libraries within LRC.  However, it is so SLOOOOOOOOOwwwwwwwww.  At this rate, it will take aproximately two weeks to transfer it all over.  Is there a faster way to accomplish this without losing my flags or adjustments?


If I were to just use Finder (in Apple OS), transfer my images over to the new drive and get LRC to find the new location, would the flags or adjustments be still there?

 

Thank you in advance.

2 replies

F. McLion
Community Expert
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Jan 24, 2025 9:07 AM UTC

Pleased read here and see if this helps: https://www.lightroomqueen.com/move-photos-another-hard-drive-leaving-catalog/

 

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dj_paige
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Jan 24, 2025 11:12 AM UTC

At the link from @F. McLion , see Option 2, that is the best way to do this

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