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    When I download pics from iPhoto to MacBk Pro desktop file I see an icon & not a pic as always. Can open icon in Preview. How can I change it so that I open the file and see pics, not icons for the pics?

    I have always been able to download photos from iPhoto on my MacBk Pro to a file on my desktop and then see the pictures in the file. Now when I download I see an icon which can be opened one at a time in Preview so the pictures are downloading. I want to open the file and see all the pictures in the file. I don't want to see icons for the photos . I have restarted the computer. I have tried dragging the photo to the file and I have gone through the "downloading" process in IPhoto. I have tried...

    https://discussions.apple.com/thread/253993973

    Import photos from another library in Photos on Mac

    If you organize your collections of photos into individual libraries, you can import photos from one library into another....

    https://support.apple.com/en-us/119920

    If you're missing photos or videos in the Photos app

    Check places like your Recently Deleted or Hidden albums, your Shared Library, and iCloud Photos .

    https://support.apple.com/en-us/118558

    Transfer a copy of your photos and videos to iCloud Photos

    You can request to transfer a copy of your photos and videos from Google Photos to iCloud Photos ....

    https://support.apple.com/en-us/120924

    If spatial photos appear as regular photos on Apple Vision Pro

    Spatial photos that you take on iPhone might appear flat or two-dimensional when you view them on Apple Vision Pro with a previous version of visionOS. Update to visionOS 2 to make sure your spatial photos appear in 3D....

    https://support.apple.com/en-us/121308

    Designate a System Photo Library in Photos

    If you have multiple photo libraries on your Mac, you can choose which library to use with iCloud Photos and Shared Albums....

    https://support.apple.com/en-us/104946

    all my icloud pictures on the cloud are downloaded to my PC but none will open. It seems as if my pictures have downloaded in name only. are my pictures lost for ever ?

    all my icloud pictures on the cloud are downloaded to my PC but none will open. It seems as if my pictures have downloaded in name only. are my pictures lost for ever ?...

    https://discussions.apple.com/thread/253941694

    How Do I COPY photos onto an external drive-- not a time machine? I want to keep the photos in the Photo App.Your support is VERY UNCLEAR

    How Do I COPY photos onto an external drive-- not a time machine? I want to keep the photos in the Photo App. I will transfer photos from the external drive to another Apple computer...

    https://discussions.apple.com/thread/253883082

    Hey so when After i turned the iCloud some of my pictures gone and I cant find them anywhere not in the recently deleted nor iCloud photos please help all of these photos are family members/some of my loved ones

    Hey so when After i turned the iCloud some of my pictures gone and I cant find them anywhere not in the recently

    https://discussions.apple.com/thread/253953905

    My phone got damaged with water. It won't turn on. I want to recover photos. However, my storage was full and was not storing my photos. Is there a way I can recover those photos?

    My phone got damaged with water. It won't turn on. I want to recover photos . However, my storage was full and was not storing my photos . Is there a way I can recover those photos ?...

    https://discussions.apple.com/thread/253957246

    Photos App on my iPhone shows photos that I didn't take pictures of

    Hi I noticed in my photos today there were photos there that i did not take a picture of How did this happen and how do i prevent this from happening again Thank you TIMMY2TOES [Re-Titled by Moderator]...

    https://discussions.apple.com/thread/253963776

    How the Photos app and iCloud Photos handle RAW images

    Learn how to work with RAW images using iCloud Photos  and Photos for macOS.

    https://support.apple.com/en-us/104964

    If photos or videos on your iPhone or iPad aren't available for import into Photos on your Mac

    If you're using an iPhone or iPad with iCloud Photos and have Optimize Storage turned on, some photos or videos might not be available for import into Photos on your Mac....

    https://support.apple.com/en-us/102302

    If you are missing photos after joining an iCloud Shared Photo Library

    If you moved photos to a Shared Library, you won't be able to see those photos  on an iPhone or iPod touch with iOS 16 or earlier, an iPad with iPadOS 15 or earlier, a Mac with macOS Monterey or earlier, an Apple TV with tvOS 15 or earlier, or a PC with iCloud for Windows 13 or earlier. ...

    https://support.apple.com/en-us/102394

    Hide photos on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac with the Hidden album

    With Photos , you can control which photos and videos are visible and what's hidden.

    https://support.apple.com/en-us/104987

    Access and view iCloud Photos on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac

    With iCloud Photos , you can browse, search, and share all the photos and videos from any of your devices — just open the Photos app. ...

    https://support.apple.com/en-us/118447

    About the Recovered album in Photos

    Your iPhone or iPad can identify previously lost or damaged photos and videos that are on your device. You can choose to permanently delete or restore them to your Photos library....

    https://support.apple.com/en-us/120347

    Manage your photo storage

    Learn about photo storage and saving space with iCloud.

    https://support.apple.com/en-us/105061

    Delete photos on your iPhone or iPad

    You can delete a single photo or video or delete multiple images at once. You can also recover anything that you accidentally delete....

    https://support.apple.com/en-us/104967

    How to use Shared Albums in Photos on your Mac

    Shared Albums let you share photos and videos with just the people you choose — and they can add their own photos , videos, and comments. Learn how to turn on Shared Albums, manage a shared album, and save photos from a Shared Album on your Mac....

    https://support.apple.com/en-us/124160

    If your iCloud Photos aren't syncing to your device

    If your photos or videos won't sync to iCloud Photos on your device, learn how to check the status of your photo library and what to do if you see a status message. ...

    https://support.apple.com/en-us/101559

    If you can’t find the Duplicates album for duplicate photos and videos on iPhone

    Wait for your iPhone to finish searching for duplicate photos and videos. If you still can't see the Duplicates album, learn what to do....

    https://support.apple.com/en-us/102260

    How to recover deleted photos on your Apple devices

    You can recover deleted photos for up to 30 days.

    https://support.apple.com/en-us/124460

    Sync your photos using the Finder

    Learn how to manually sync your photos and videos.

    https://support.apple.com/en-us/102375

    Look up what's in a photo with your iPhone or iPad

    Select a photo . In apps like Notes, Mail, or Messages, touch and hold an image to select it.

    https://support.apple.com/en-us/104962

    Find your Favorites and albums in Photos on your iPhone or iPad

    Learn how to find your albums and collections in Photos in iOS 18.

    https://support.apple.com/en-us/121870

    How to use Shared Albums in Photos on your iPhone, iPad, and Mac

    Share photos and videos easily with Shared Albums.

    https://support.apple.com/en-us/108314

    How to use iCloud Shared Photo Library on your Mac

    iCloud Shared Photo Library lets you share photos and videos seamlessly with up to five other people, so everyone can collaborate on the collection and enjoy more complete memories. Learn how to set up and use a Shared Library....

    https://support.apple.com/en-us/123926

    can you put a photo in a different photo

    can I superimpose a photo on a photo ?

    https://discussions.apple.com/thread/253933635

    HOW CAN I SEE MY HIDDEN PHOTO FILE IN PHOTOS, IT DOESNT SHOW ON THE SIDE BAR

    CAN'T SEE THIS FILE, CAN SOMEONE HELP ME SEE IT IN PHOTOS ?

    https://discussions.apple.com/thread/253953626

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