Delete Referenced Photos Origin Files From Mac Photos

This guide explains how to delete referenced photos from Mac Photos and safely remove referenced photos using a dedicated application.

Export Referenced Photos as Original Photos

1. Open the Photos app on your Mac.
2. Select the photos you want to delete.
3. In the File menu, choose Export Original.
4. Select a designated folder to save the exported photos.

Find Duplicate Files

1. Download and install a duplicate finder application like DupeGuru.
2. Launch DupeGuru and select the folder where you saved the exported photos and referenced photos folder.
3. Run a scan to identify duplicate files.

Delete Duplicate Files

1. Review the list of duplicate files generated by DupeGuru.
2. Delete all identified duplicate files.

Note: This process assumes all file names are unique. If duplicates have similar names, you might need to manually review and select the correct files to delete.

Delete Photos from Mac Photos

1. Return to the Photos app.
2. The marked photos that were exported will now display a question mark indicating that the file is missing.
3. Select the photos and choose Delete from the Edit menu.

By following these steps, you can effectively delete photos from Mac Photos and remove any duplicate files, freeing up valuable storage space.