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StefeeMay
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October 22, 2024
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Where are my raw files saving too

  • October 22, 2024
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So I use Lightroom and Photoshop and my laptop has decent spec I have 1TB of storage 585GB on my C Drive and then the rest on my D Drive. I import my photos in to lightroom then when I export them I save to a file then transfer file to an external hard drive then clear the photos off my laptop so I save space. I currently only have 14678 images in my lightroom in ARW files. I have had a alot more in there in the past ( will normally delete folders I wont use again or dont need to keep) but now I only have 5 gb of space left on my laptop and I have nothing I can trim off to give me more space.... Are the files saving somewhere I am not seeing? 

 

 

 

Can I move lightroom to my D Drive? 

 

 

Using the most updated Lr (updated 10.20.24)

(computer specs: just in case its helpful Gs75 Stealth 9SF) 

 

intel(R) Core (TM) i7-9750H CPU @ 2.60GHz 2.60 GHz

 

Ram16.0 GB (15.8 GB usable) 

 

System type 64-bit , x64 processor 

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    F. McLion
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    F. McLionCommunity Expert
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    October 24, 2024

    Please post your cache settings from the preferences using this forum function:

    Do not attach files.

     

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    StefeeMayAuthor
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    October 22, 2024

    So I use Lightroom and Photoshop and my laptop has decent spec I have 1TB of storage 585GB on my C  Drive and then the rest on my D Drive. I import my photos in to lightroom then when I export them I save to a file then transfer file to an external hard drive then clear the photos off my laptop so I save space. I currently only have 14678 images in my lightroom in ARW files. I have had a alot more in there in the past ( will normally delete folders I wont use again or dont need to keep) but now I only have 5 gb of space left on my laptop and I have nothing I can trim off to give me more space.... Are the files saving somewhere I am not seeing? 

     

    Can I move lightroom to my D Drive? 

     

    (computer specs: just in case its helpful Gs75 Stealth 9SF) 

    intel(R) Core (TM) i7-9750H CPU @ 2.60GHz 2.60 GHz

    Ram16.0 GB (15.8 GB usable) 

    System  type  64-bit , x64 processor 

     

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    F. McLion
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    F. McLionCommunity Expert
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    October 23, 2024

    How did you "clear off" what you don't want anymore?

    When deleting from within LrC, it asks you whether to only remove from LrC catalog, or also from the storage/disk.

    What did you answer, because the first does not free space on the disk, whereas the latter does.

     

    A test: While being in the library, right-click on the topmost folder in the folder panel and select to synchronize. What does the output show?

     

     

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    StefeeMayAuthor
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    October 23, 2024
    I just selected photos from lightroom and the hit delete I don't recall it
    asking me anything about deleting from 2 locations.... I'll have to check
    and see when I get off work tonight if it ask a question. I am also just
    using LR not LRC if that makes a difference.

    Thanks for the advice will try it
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