Moving Folders from one drive to another via Lightroom Classic CC

Question

I am running Lightroom Classic CC on an Apple mac. The imported files are on an external USB drive. I want to transfer the raw files in a range of folders from the existing USB to another USB drive with additional storage space on the drive.

Could anyone tell me what I have to do to retain the connection in lightroom and what the steps are to execute my proposed action.

Thank you

Murray

Rob_Cullen · Answer

All the advice you need is in this link- https://www.lightroomqueen.com/move-photos-another-hard-drive-leaving-catalog/

For a very large number of files to move- then the 'Option One'. would be advised whereby you Copy the files with the OS then re-link them in the Lr folder panel.

'Option Two' is the most recommended method- all done within the Lr Folder panel. But there are rare and random reports of problems occurring when transferring large amounts of files.

*Note the last paragraph- Do NOT Import, or use Folder Synchronization!

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