Photos freezing during export

I had no issues exporting my photos, usually 400 at a time for the past few weeks. Suddenly, the export keeps freezing on me in Photos, now at 1%, and requires me to force quit Photos.

Can someone help me fix this issue?

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 11.6

Posted on Feb 19, 2025 11:11 AM

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Mar 20, 2025 11:31 PM in response to anamariast

Here are a few methods you might find helpful to resolve the issue with Photos freezing during export:

1)Restart Your Computer: Sometimes, simply restarting your computer can resolve temporary software glitches. Give it a try and see if it helps.

2)Check for Software Updates: Make sure both your operating system and Photos app are updated to the latest version. Updates often include bug fixes that can resolve issues like freezing.

3)Export in Smaller Batches: Since you're exporting a large number of photos at once, try reducing the number of photos in each export batch. Start with 100 photos and see if that makes a difference.


Hopefully these solutions will work for you!

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