FAQ: My files are missing from the Library, or How to reconnect your images?


what lightroom library?

the library module of lightroom can used arrange, codify, systemize, group, , classify media. when import images , video library, adding information files catalog. files remain on hard drive were, unless importing them camera, in case files copied hard drive location of choosing.

 

what lightroom catalog?

the catalog database stores information files you've imported lightroom. when importing file, first thing lightroom collect file's name , location on hard drive. if file has attached compatible metadata, such keyword tags, these imported well. can use multiple catalogs , catalogs can carried forward version version.

 

why lightroom files missing?

since catalog database stores information file, , not file itself, if of information changed outside of lightroom, connection file lost. there 3 ways can happen: file name changed, file location changed, or file has been deleted. if need rename, move, or delete file, can within library module, , connection not lost.

 

what reconnecting?

when file has been renamed, moved, or deleted, catalog database needs updated new information. reconnection process allows point out file's new name, it's new location, or delete database entry on file if file no longer exists on hard drive.

 

where can learn more?

 

 

managing files in lightroom's library

managing catalogs in lightroom

reconnecting media in lightroom



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