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sudoraptor
sudoraptor
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August 26, 2018
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Migrate back to Lightroom Classic

  • August 26, 2018
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Hi, I have Lightroom CC but would like to go back to Lightroom Classic. What's the best way to migrate the catalog back over?

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      Correct answer 99jon

      You could create a new empty catalog in LR Classic and then turn on sync under the identity plate (top left)

      All originals & editing will download from the cloud into LR Classic

      Before you activate sync set your preferences for download e.g. into a single folder, drive or external drive or into dated sub-folders based on date taken

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      sudoraptor
      sudoraptorAuthor
      Participant
      August 28, 2018

      All my photos synced perfectly! There's also the option to delete everything in the cloud which won't affect what you already downloaded.

      How to sync Lightroom Classic CC desktop with Lightroom CC

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      pschefz
      Inspiring
      September 14, 2018

      So i am reporting on this with about 1500 images to go.....the problem is that my catalog says there are about 26000 images.....which is just about reflected in the actual local storage.....funny thing is if i click "get info" on the folder, it first tells me the size is about 4TB (which would mean all files are downloaded) but then gives me the actual number of 700+gb (which is the 26000 images).....

      it is still syncing....1500 images left....will it just download them all once the sync is complete?

      there really isnt much happening at all....other then the number of files syncing getting smaller and the number of files in the catalog slowly growing but as of right now, there are still about 85000 images not in the catalog....or downloaded......

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        txtrigg
        Participating Frequently
        March 7, 2020

        Not sure how this all turned out for you - but I would love to hear how it went.  I am in the middle of migrating back to Lightroom Classic - it is sad that Adobe still doesn't make this easier.  I have gone through the sync with Lightroom Classic, and now I am just nervould about pulling the trigger on deleting the originals from the cloud.

        99jon
        99jonCorrect answer
        Legend
        August 26, 2018

        You could create a new empty catalog in LR Classic and then turn on sync under the identity plate (top left)

        All originals & editing will download from the cloud into LR Classic

        Before you activate sync set your preferences for download e.g. into a single folder, drive or external drive or into dated sub-folders based on date taken

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          pschefz
          Inspiring
          August 26, 2018

          when i try to do that i get a pop up telling me that i can only sync a single LR catalog and that i am currently syncing "xxxx.lrcat" it asks if i would like to sync (the classic.lrcat) instead? if you choose to sync this catalog, photos that you've already synced will be added to this catalog.....

          then i have 2 buttons "yes, sync this catalog instead" or cancel...

          somehow i feel hitting the sync button will wipe out my cloud....or at least there is that nagging thought....

          99jon
          99jon
          Legend
          August 26, 2018

          Yes you can only sync one catalog. Are you already signed in for sync with your Adobe ID on another catalog? Nothing will get deleted from the cloud without your own action.

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