Problem moving files to Google drive

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@jshakoor wrote:

I am trying to move my photos from my hard disk to Google drive as the hard disk is full. It copies most of the files but gives me an error saying some files cannot be copied. The dialog box gives me an option to 'Save as'. If I try to move again it says the photos are already in the catalog. Can someone enlighten me as to why this is happening and what is the best way to resolve the problem

 Thank you

 Javed

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I do not think this will serve any purpose. Lightroom Classic needs the images to be locally. If Google Drive stores a local copy, then Lightroom Classic can work with it, but then this will not save any disk space. If Google Drive only keeps the images in the cloud, then Lightroom Classic will not be able to work properly. I believe that is also the reason why you get these errors.

If your Google drive is synced to the same hard disk that is already full moving photos there will not solve your problem. You are better off getting an external drive for your photos.

Hi Jshakoor!

Can you give some more detail of your process? The more detail the better. Are you trying to move these in Lightroom? Or through finder? etc. Is your google drive full? Any screen shots you can provide will be helpful as well.