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Trisal
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January 26, 2024
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Transfer photos to new computer

  • January 26, 2024
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I would have to move my images and Lightroom catalog to a new desktop. All images are on one HDD. Can I make this transfer by plugging the HDD into a new desktop and then opening the Lightroom catalog (backup) and nothing more needs to be done.

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    I would have to move my images and Lightroom catalog to a new desktop. All images are on one HDD. Can I make this transfer by plugging the HDD into a new desktop and then opening the Lightroom catalog (backup) and nothing more needs to be done.


    By @Trisal

     

    No need to use backups of your catalog (although it is good that you have backups). You can just copy the working catalog file to the new computer and open that. See the instructions linked above.

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    Legend
    January 27, 2024
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    I would have to move my images and Lightroom catalog to a new desktop. All images are on one HDD. Can I make this transfer by plugging the HDD into a new desktop and then opening the Lightroom catalog (backup) and nothing more needs to be done.


    By @Trisal

     

    No need to use backups of your catalog (although it is good that you have backups). You can just copy the working catalog file to the new computer and open that. See the instructions linked above.

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    TrisalAuthor
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    February 3, 2024

    Thank you. Transferring the pictures turned out to be a very simple matter, and it was easily done. Thank you for the instructions.

    JohanElzenga
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    JohanElzengaCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    January 26, 2024

    Sounds like you are using Lightroom Classic. Here is how to do it: 

    https://www.lightroomqueen.com/how-move-lightroom-to-new-computer/

     

    -- Johan W. Elzenga
    jane-e
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    jane-eCommunity Expert
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    January 26, 2024
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    I would have to move my images and Lightroom catalog to a new desktop.

    By @Trisal

     

     

    You posted to Using the Community, which is for forum questions. I've moved your post to Lightroom. If you are using Lightroom Classic instead of Lightroom, please let us know so we can move your post again.

     

    Jane

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