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chris6768
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July 30, 2019
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Accessing LR Classic catalog from 2 computers

  • July 30, 2019
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How do I access photos that I've edited on 1 computer an another computer.  The photos reside on an external hard drive that I move from one computer to the other.

When I uploaded the photos to computer 2, the edits were not visible.

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Correct answer Akash Sharma

Hi Chris6768,

This article might help you describe different ways of sharing a catalog on more than one computers: https://photographylife.com/sharing-lightroom-catalog-with-multiple-computers ​

Thanks,

Akash

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Lumigraphics
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July 31, 2019

If you use RAW files, make sure you write changes to the XMP sidecars. That way you can access those files on a different computer and the edits will be saved.

melissapiccone
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melissapicconeCommunity Expert
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July 31, 2019

This is why Lightroom (formerly know as Lightroom Mobile, Lightroom CC, whatever) was invented. I'm not suggesting you switch, but having everything in the cloud make is it easy to access on any computer, any device.

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    Akash Sharma
    Akash SharmaCorrect answer
    Legend
    July 31, 2019

    Hi Chris6768,

    This article might help you describe different ways of sharing a catalog on more than one computers: https://photographylife.com/sharing-lightroom-catalog-with-multiple-computers ​

    Thanks,

    Akash

    Tony_See
    Tony_See
    Inspiring
    July 31, 2019

    Good information above for you: also this may help . . .

    Here you'll find info about the using of a catalog file on multiple computers:

    https://www.lightroomqueen.com/how-to-lightroom-catalog-multiple-computers/

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      August 5, 2019

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      dj_paige
      dj_paige
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      July 30, 2019

      You need to put the catalog file on the external drive and move it from one computer to another. Then launch the catalog file on whatever computer it is connected to. Depending on your operating system, there may be one or two other steps.

      Note: catalog on an external drive will run slower than catalog on an internal drive.

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