Move Mac Photos Library To Dropbox

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Automatically download files from one computer to another

There's a two-step process to automatically migrate files from one computer to another. First, you'll download and install the Dropbox desktop app on both computers. Next, you'll use the app to migrate files between computers.

Before you begin

  • If you have a large number of files, consider prioritizing them so the files you use every day migrate before archived files
  • Also consider migrating your data in batches, or doing the migration overnight or on a weekend
  • Be sure that the computer you're migrating files to has enough hard drive space (by default, the Dropbox desktop app keeps a copy of files on your computer's hard drive)
  • Check the amount of space in your Dropbox account, and consider upgrading if necessary (by default, Basic accounts have 2 GB of space, while Plus and Family accounts have 2 TB)
  • If you want to delete files from your old computer, or if you want to wipe the hard drive entirely, be sure to first sign out of Dropbox on that computer and uninstall the Dropbox desktop app (this will ensure synced files aren't deleted from Dropbox or from your new computer)

Download and install Dropbox on both computers

Now, iPhoto Library stored inside your Dropbox folder by default. Now, when you add new photos into iPhoto Library or make any changes to existing photos or organize them, then it will automatically backed up to Dropbox. You have another option to sync iPhoto Library i.e 'Drag-and-drop'. Here you can simply drag your iPhoto Library from the. The library frequently contains aliases/symlinks, and FAT doesn't support those, so they would either result in duplicate photos (in the best case) or break a bunch of your photos. I don't think Dropbox has any limitation that would prevent it from backing up any/all normal files you'd store on Mac, which would include filename restrictions. Yes there are many issues - bottom line is that it does not work - you can move photos to DropBox but not the Photos library - the Photos library must always be on a volume formatted Mac OS extended (journaled) and DB does not meet that - a number of people have tested and all reported tests have failed, none have been successful.

  1. Visit the Dropbox install page and download the latest version of the desktop app.
    • Note: you don't need to re-install the desktop app if you already have it on one or both of your computers
  2. Once the installation finishes, sign in to your Dropbox account or sign up for a new one.
  3. After signing in, click Open my Dropbox.

Notes:

  • Be sure to sign in to Dropbox using the same account on both computers (this ensures that the files in your Dropbox account on one computer migrate to the other computer)
  • If the install is successful, you'll see a Dropbox folder on the hard drive of both computers, and the Dropbox icon will appear in your taskbar (Windows) or menu bar (Mac).

Migrate files from one computer to another

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  1. On the computer you're migrating from, open File Explorer (Windows) or Finder (Mac) and navigate to any files or folders that you want to migrate. Drag-and-drop these files or folders to the Dropbox folder on your hard drive.
  2. As long as the computer you're migrating from is connected to the Internet, these files and folders will then upload to your Dropbox account in the cloud.
  3. These files and folders will also sync to your new computer, provided both of the following are true:
    • The computer you're migrating to is connected to the Internet
    • You're signed in to the Dropbox desktop app with the same Dropbox account on both computers

The migration is complete when a green circle with a checkmark appears beside the files and folders in the Dropbox folder on your computer. The Dropbox icon in your taskbar (Windows) or menu bar (Mac) will also say Up to date. You should then see the files and folders on both computers.

During and after migration

  • The amount of time it takes for the migration to complete depends on the number of files you're migrating, and on the speed of your internet connection (you can control bandwidth as needed)
  • Don't sign out, change settings, or turn off either computer during the migration process (the desktop app can only sync when you're signed in)
  • If you lose Internet access during the migration, Dropbox will simply pause syncing, and resume once you're online again
  • You can check the sync status at any time using the desktop application
  • If you want to delete files from a computer, or if you want to wipe the hard drive entirely, be sure to sign out of Dropbox on that computer and uninstall the Dropbox desktop app (this will ensure synced files aren't deleted from Dropbox)

Copy files manually

The other way to migrate files is to copy them manually from a portable storage device (like an external hard drive) to the Dropbox folder on your computer. The Dropbox desktop app will then scan the files, and see that they're the same files in your Dropbox account.

On your old computer

  1. Update the Dropbox desktop application to the latest version.
  2. Wait until syncing has finished, as indicated by the green circle with the checkmark on the Dropbox icon in your menu bar.
  3. Once syncing has completed, copy the contents of your Dropbox folder to your portable drive (such as a USB drive or external hard drive).

On your new computer

  1. Install the latest version of the Dropbox desktop application and sign in to your account when prompted.
  2. The application will create a Dropbox folder and begin downloading files from your account. Stop the download immediately by clicking the Dropbox icon in your taskbar (Windows) or menu bar (Mac), and selecting Pause Syncing from the menu.
  3. Copy the files from your portable drive into the Dropbox folder.
  4. Resume syncing by clicking the Dropbox icon in the taskbar (Windows) or menu bar (Mac), and selecting Resume Syncing from the menu.

Default location for the Dropbox folder

Note that the default location for the Dropbox folder is different for each operating system:

  • Linux: /home/yourUserName/Dropbox (such as /home/name/Dropbox).
  • Mac: /Users/yourUserName/Dropbox (such as /Users/name/Dropbox).
  • Windows: %HOMEPATH%Dropbox (such as C:UsersnameMy DocumentsDropbox).

Once you've completed these steps, the Dropbox desktop app will begin scanning the files in your Dropbox folder. If all of these files are the same as the files in your account online, scanning will finish. However if, in the middle of this process, a file has changed in your account (for example, someone else has updated a file in a shared folder), Dropbox will generate a conflicted copy so that both versions of the file are preserved.

Learn more

  • By default, Dropbox will try to download all of the folders in your account. If there are folders you don't want taking up space on your computer, you can use selective sync to store them only in the cloud. However, you may need to wait until Dropbox has finished its initial sync of your files before the selective sync option becomes available.
  • If you're going to copy files manually, you may want to temporarily leave shared folders. You can then copy your non-shared files to the Dropbox folder, and then re-add the shared folders and let them download to your computer. This will prevent Dropbox from generating conflicted copies of files if other people have changed them, as described above.

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Dropbox is an innovative tool which allows users to backup files everywhere, share files quickly and work together with colleagues. It is also a fantastic entertainment tool which offers a new way to enjoy media files such as movies, eBooks and music files offline. With Dropbox, you will save more space in computer without using extra hard drive. If you have a large collection of iTunes songs, moving iTunes music library to Dropbox will help you free up computer space and get access to music anytime and anywhere.


The process of moving music to Dropbox is fairly easy. But a hidden problem would be a blow to you. Songs you purchased from iTunes are formatted as M4P. You are unable to sync those protected songs to Dropbox unless DRM is removed. So, this article will lead you to the way of solving the hidden problems.



Part 1. How to Move iTunes Music Library to Dropbox

TuneFab Apple Music Converter is a professional software specializing in removing DRM from iTunes music and make it possible to save iTunes M4P songs in MP3 files with quality no damaged. Follow the next five steps and you can figure out how it works as well as how to put music in Dropbox.

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Step 1. Launch Apple Music Converter on Windows or Mac

It has two version for you to choose, just download the one you need, then install on your computer. Open it, let it run.


Step 2. Choose iTunes M4P Songs to Convert

The entire iTunes music library will appear in the 'Playlists' section of the program. Just choose the songs that you want to move to Dropbox one by one or use the 'Search Song' function to find the songs you desired.

Step 3. Select Output Format

In the 'Output Setting' section, choose the output format from the drop-down list. You can choose MP3 as output format that is compatible with most devices. Then set output path as you want or let the converted songs save by default.

Step 4. Remove DRM and Convert M4P Songs

Click on 'Convert' to start converting. When the conversion is done, go to the destination folder to check on the DRM-free songs.

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Step 5. Move Converted songs to Dropbox

Sign in to the Dropbox website (www.dropbox.com) using the email address and password associated with your account. Then click on 'Add a file' > 'Choose files' to upload all converted iTunes music songs to the Dropbox folder.

Of course, you can enjoy and backup Apple Music without limitation now. If you want to transfer other music from Dropbox to iPhone, just keep reading.



Part 2. Extra Tips: Transfer Music from Dropbox to iPhone by Using iTunes


Sadly, you can't get music from Dropbox to iPhone music library directly. If you want to use Dropbox, you can use an indirect approach: download music from Dropbox to the computer, and then transfer the songs from computer to iPhone. Here is the process:


1. Sign into your Dropbox account on the official website, then go to the folder of the file that you want to download. Click on 'three dots icon > Download'.


2. After downloading music from Dropbox to computer, you can also use iTunes to sync to iPhone. Just open iTunes, go to 'File > Add File to Library'. Browse and select the downloaded music on computer. Click on 'Open' and the selected songs will be added to iTunes library.


3. Connect your iPhone to computer. Click on the device tab on iTunes. Go to 'Music' category from the left sidebar. Check 'Sync Music' and select music to transfer. Once done, tap 'Sync' at the bottom right corner.


Taking use of Dropbox well, you can manage your media files in an effortless way. Let TuneFab Apple Music Converter and Dropbox be your file assistant, make life and work more funny and easier.