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Can I remove an old iPhoto Library (migrated to Photos) from my hard drive without impacting /losing items in Photos?

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 13.2

Posted on Mar 20, 2023 02:44 PM

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Posted on Mar 20, 2023 02:46 PM

Yes. Note that it won't free up nearly as much space as it appears; the media files are hardlinked.

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Mar 20, 2023 02:46 PM in response to Ed240

Yes. Note that it won't free up nearly as much space as it appears; the media files are hardlinked.

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