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+title: "Apple Photos Export"
+date: 2023-11-10T11:01:23-05:00
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+---
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+It took me a few attempts to figure out a good way to backup photos from an iPhone and Macbook to a proper format on an external NAS, so I figured I'd write it down.
+
+First, import all the photos from your iPhone(s) onto the Macbook. This should put them in your local Photos library, and will probably start tagging them with "Memories" and location information.
+
+Once all the photos are imported into the Photos app, go to the "Library" tab on the left. Select all of the photos with Edit -> Select All or (CMD + A). Then export all the photos by going to File -> Export -> Export # Items ( not the unmodified option, this will export in the original HEIC format that is useless outside of a Mac ).
+
+In the export prompt, select the following options:
+
+* Image Kind: `JPEG`
+* Movie Quality: `4K`
+* Include:
+    * [x] Title, Keywords, Caption
+    * [x] Location Information
+* File Name: `Use File Name`
+* Subfolder Format: `Moment Name`
+
+![prompt](export-prompt.png)
+
+I pick a local folder on my desktop for the initial export, to double check the formats and naming convention and then copy it over to the external network storage.
+
+You can check the progress of the export in the Photos app, next to the zoom slider.
+
+![progress](progress.png)