How to move photos from photo library to file

As a photographer,..

How to move photos from “photos library” to an external hard drive or separate folder on my IMac

iMac (2017 – 2020)

Posted on Oct 9, 2023 1:04 PM

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Oct 9, 2023 1:20 PM in response to Shot-by-Gunz

The following support article can help you export photos from the Photos app on Mac: Export photos, videos, slideshows, and memories in Photos on Mac - Apple Support

You'll be able to save the files anywhere you like, including an external drive.

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