By default, the photos and videos you import into Photos are stored in the Photos library in the Pictures folder on your Mac. When you first use Photos, you create a new library or select the library that you want to use. This library automatically becomes your System Photo Library.
By default your Photo are stored in the Photos library in the pictures folder and are copied to it when imported so the source photo can be deleted – you can change this at any time so only you know what your settings are.
By default Photos saves its library in your Pictures folder. If you want to know the exact location you can open Photos and navigate to Preferences / click on General tab and it will show you the location. The location mentioned there is just the “Photos Library,” which is just the database alias. It just opens the app.
This of course begs the query “Are photos stored in iPhoto?”
All photos taken are stored in it and even organized. When you open the app, you can find all your photos and reminisce on all the memories that you have collected. Are Photos and i. Photo the Same? Photos have been considered as the ideal tool in photo management for Mac users.
Where do my photos go when I import them into photos?
When you import photos and videos into Photos, they’re copied to the Photos library in the Pictures folder. If you prefer, you can store photos and videos outside the Photos library (for example, in a folder on your Mac or on an external drive) and still view them in Photos. Files stored outside your library are called referenced files.
Where are photos stored on my iPhone?
Again, Apple makes it difficult for regular users to do regular things. By default Photos saves its library in your Pictures folder. If you want to know the exact location you can open Photos and navigate to Preferences / click on General tab and it will show you the location. Can I change this to store on my i, and cloud drive?
How to find photos stored on iPad or iPhone?
Thankfully, you can easily locate and manage photos that you import from an i. OS gadget like an i. Pad or i. Phone as they are stored in the Photos app. However, with the image files, you can’t get them in this app.
Can I store files outside my photos library on my Mac?
Although storing files outside your Photos library is a great way to save space on your Mac, be aware that: If you use i. Cloud Photos, photos and videos that are outside the Photos library aren’t stored in i. Cloud and won’t be accessible to any other Mac or device that uses i, and cloud photos.
How to store photos and videos in iCloud Photo Library?
Store your photos and videos in i, and cloud. Turn on i. Cloud Photo Library. Select Optimize i. Phone Storage to make more space on your device. With Optimize Storage, smaller, space-saving photos and videos are kept on your device while all of your original, full-resolution versions are stored in i, and cloud.