My Mac hard-drive is at the full capacity. How to transfer files from desk-top Mac hard-drive to external hard-drive before deleating them. I've imported them using Lightroom 3. Do I have to use Lightroom again for transfer or can I just do direct transfe

[llwalker14]

I am new to this forum, never tried it before so I am not positive how it works. If anyone can help with some guidelines, or with an answer to my question, thanks.

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[John T Smith]

Ask in a Mac forum for help in using the Mac file manager program... I think it is called Finder

[A-Nixon · Accepted solution]

Here's a video from Adobe's Julieanne Kost on how to do this.

How to Copy Files to an External Hard Drive in Lightroom - YouTube

[Theresa J]

I wrote a short and simple tutorial for this. Can I move my Lightroom photos to a new hard drive. | Orchard View Color

[ManiacJoe]

Good write-up!

The trick to moving/copying large numbers of files is to use the OS tools, Finder or Explorer.

Then when the files are in their new resting place, use the normal "find missing" or "relocate" options in LR's Folder panel to update the top-most folder with the new location.

[llwalker14]

Thank you Theresa J, your answer is also correct but the system won't let me to confirm it. It is designed obviously to accept only one as a correct; as I've mentioned I'm new user and have no idea how this forum works. But, I appreciate your help.

Regards, all the best

[Theresa J]

No worries. I'm glad you found your answer. We are all here to help.