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June 19, 2023
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Photo not showing in editor

  • June 19, 2023
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I am using an iMac 27" 2019 computer and using Element 2023. I downloaded a folder into organizer - the photos show there. However when I edit any one of them they show only as a question mark. Not sure what I did wrong or were supposed to do. Any suggestions? Thanks

Jon

 

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Greg_S.
Community Expert
Community Expert
June 19, 2023

Well, the other user has just reported that she is using Windows.   So forget that theory.  The question mark shows that the file is a missing file in the Organizer.  In other words, the file has either been moved or renamed outside of the Organizer and so the database can't find it in the expected location.  I believe there are some other Mac-specific issues with the Organizer, so will await Jeff's input. But in the meantime, please answer how you "downloaded a folder" into the Organizer, and where is the folder stored?

Participant
June 27, 2023

If I remember correctly - I think I did it via a drag and drop.

Greg_S.
Community Expert
Community Expert
June 19, 2023

Hi Jon.  Somebody else just reported a similar problem.  I am waiting for confirmation of whether they are also using a Mac.  If so, perhaps there is a recent Mac OS update that has created the problem.  Since I know nothing about Macs, I am going to ping @Jeff Arola, another Community Expert who should be able to help out.

Participant
June 20, 2023

Hi Greg - thanks for trying. I uploaded photos from my external hard drive so the photos are not physically on the Mac This is the first time I've had the issue as I had Elements 2022. It DOES work on my windows laptop also uploaded from the external hard drive. The photos show in organizer in the folder - but if I click on a pictureeditor opens but the screen shows blank with the question mark. Jon