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Mirna D.'s avatar
Mirna D.
Helpful | Level 5
3 years ago
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Photo Library not reachable on macOS after Dropbox sync

Hello all, I am running MaCos Ventura 13.1. I have both iCloud and Dropbox storage for my photos (call me paranoid if you like :-). I like the ability to select a photo from the photo library when ...
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  • Emmet's avatar
    Emmet
    3 years ago

    Hello everyone, 

     

    We have an update on this. This has occurred as Apple no longer allows Photos Library to be synced with cloud-storage services. You can find out more about this here in the Expected Changes article. 

     

    Regards, 

     

    Emmet 

Heather11's avatar
Heather11
Helpful | Level 6
3 years ago
I am having the same issue - after the Dropbox upgrade, when I try to open the photo library, it produces an error, saying “Photo library is in Dropbox and needs to be moved to a folder on your Mac to open”. How do I move it to a folder on my Mac? I’ve tried to copy and paste Photo Library to my Mac folder, but it just gives the same error. I’m running Mac OS Monterey 12.6 Thanks in advance!
Mirna D.'s avatar
Mirna D.
Helpful | Level 5
3 years ago

Hello,

 

Jay's advice worked out for me. Just move the photo library out of the Dropbox folder (unfortunately this means that the photos are not saved on the Dropbox an more). To do this, go to finder and search for the photo library.

 

   Best wishes, Mirna

  • Heather11's avatar
    Heather11
    Helpful | Level 6
    3 years ago
    Thank you - will do!

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