Lightroom will not sync even after letting it run for days
Subject: Lightroom Desktop (v. 9.3.1 from the mac app store running on a Mac Studio with M2 chip) Stuck Syncing for Days – Cloud Storage Never Updates
Hello,
I'm having an issue with Lightroom Desktop on my Mac that I have been unable to resolve.
For several days, Lightroom has been stuck in a syncing state. The application appears to be running normally, but the Cloud Storage panel continuously shows:
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Cloud Storage: Calculating...
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Syncing Items spinning indefinitely
The software never completes the sync process, even after being left running overnight and for multiple days.
Things I've already tried:
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Leaving Lightroom open for extended periods
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Confirming my internet connection is stable
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Restarting Lightroom
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Restarting the computer
The attached screenshot shows the current state of the application.
Could you please advise:
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How can I determine what item(s) Lightroom is attempting to sync?
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Is there a way to view a sync error log?
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Are there known issues that cause Cloud Storage to remain in a perpetual "Calculating..." state?
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Is there a safe method to reset the sync process without risking loss of local photos or edits?
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Are there any Lightroom diagnostic files I can provide to help troubleshoot the issue?
For reference:
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Lightroom Desktop (please advise if you need the exact version)
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macOS (please advise if you need the exact version)
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Issue has persisted for multiple days
Thank you for any assistance.