Show Hidden Folders on MacOS in Import Dialogue - Dropbox

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December 11, 2023
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Hi everyone,

Dropbox recently changed the location where files are stored with their recent update for Mac OS on File Provider. My Dropbox files, which include all of my photos, are now in a hidden folder: ~/Library/CloudStorage. I can't see this CloudStorage folder in my Lightroom Import Dialogue. Can anyone help get my photos imported into Lightroom?

Thanks!

-Justin

macOS

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Correct answer johnrellis

Apple insists on hiding /Users/<user>/Library by default, and apps insist on putting useful information there. We're babies and not to be trusted with sharp objects.

Make /Users/<user>/Library permanently visible in Finder :

https://discussions.apple.com/thread/254002152?answerId=254002152021#254002152021

Restart LR, and it should now be visible in the Import Source panel.

L

Lumigraphics

Legend

Make sure you MOVE the files and don't add them. Lightroom can't deal with Dropbox shuffling things around behind its back.

johnrellisCorrect answer

Legend

Apple insists on hiding /Users/<user>/Library by default, and apps insist on putting useful information there. We're babies and not to be trusted with sharp objects.

Make /Users/<user>/Library permanently visible in Finder :

https://discussions.apple.com/thread/254002152?answerId=254002152021#254002152021

Restart LR, and it should now be visible in the Import Source panel.

JJJenkins1Author

Participant

Thanks so much! That just solved the problem! 🙂

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