Caring For Your macOS Photos Library, Part 1: The Repair Library Tool Whether you see “Your photo library is either in use…” or other messages that suggest deep trouble with the integrity of your photo libraries on your Mac. Its a tool that goes through the library database analyzing inconsistencies with the app build so it can point them out and correct. This can manifest as not being able to open the library or unexpected behavior while using it. Here, the Repair Library Tool acts as a first level of battle allowing you to recover operations as soon as possible.
How Repair Library functionality works
Raw Analysis Database: This scrutinizes the underlying database to ensure that all references to photos and metadata are not corrupted.
Windows 10 will automatically repairs When Windows 10 finds a problem, it simply prioritizes the automatic process that fixes relatively straightforward issues without bothering you.
The feature also ensures to sync all changes done once after the recovery process in case if iCloud Photos library has been linked, thereby syncing any post-repairs that were carried out on a device.
Usage Instructions
How to use the Repair Library Tool →
Quit Photos App: Make sure you have closed the ‘Photos’ app.repair library tool (ad)
Launch With Key Combination: When opening the app, press Command+Option.
After a verifying completion, Start Repair: Click the REPAIR button if it is shown on your screen and you may need to give an admin password.
Wait for it to finish — this could take a while depending on how large your library of data is. Photos will then automatically re-open when they are done.
Considerations Before Use
Before Proceeding for repairs, it would be great if you can take your photo library as a backup to avoid losing any data.
However, while being an effective tool to fix most errors this might not solve all issues and defective hardware may force you new methods if repairs fail.
That wraps up how to use the Repair Library Tool that can help fix your photo library problems on macOS. For those who are having problems with their photo collections, this makes troubleshooting much easier.
