Copying Photos library to a new MacBook

copy library to new macbook



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Original Title: copy photos library

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 11.7

Posted on Sep 19, 2025 09:38 AM

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SR2111 wrote:

copy library to new macbook


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Original Title: copy photos library

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 11.7


the most current version of Big Sur 11.7.10


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The most trouble free way to move to a new machine, is using the Setup Assistant on the initial boot of a brand new machine— you have one shot here. Set up your MacBook Pro - Apple Support


The second best way is use the Migration Assistant.

How to move your content to a NEW Mac: Transfer to a new Mac with Migration Assistant - Apple Support



you do not paint a very big picture— have you used Photos.app in the past or you are trying to access an old iPhoto.app Library...


see if there is anything meaningful here—iPhoto library cannot be opened in macOS … - Apple Community




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Sep 19, 2025 09:52 AM in response to SR2111

SR2111 wrote:

copy library to new macbook


[Re-Titled by Moderator]
Original Title: copy photos library

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 11.7


the most current version of Big Sur 11.7.10


?


The most trouble free way to move to a new machine, is using the Setup Assistant on the initial boot of a brand new machine— you have one shot here. Set up your MacBook Pro - Apple Support


The second best way is use the Migration Assistant.

How to move your content to a NEW Mac: Transfer to a new Mac with Migration Assistant - Apple Support



you do not paint a very big picture— have you used Photos.app in the past or you are trying to access an old iPhoto.app Library...


see if there is anything meaningful here—iPhoto library cannot be opened in macOS … - Apple Community




Copying Photos library to a new MacBook

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