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# Lightroom Catalog Export Guide for Katheryn
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This guide will help you export your Lightroom catalog so we can import your photos and metadata into the new Directus CMS.
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## What We Need
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1. **Photos** - The actual image files (JPG, TIFF, RAW, etc.)
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2. **Metadata** - Titles, descriptions, keywords, ratings, etc.
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3. **Collections** - Album/folder structure
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## Option A: Lightroom Classic (Desktop App)
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### Step 1: Export Catalog Metadata
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1. Open Lightroom Classic
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2. Go to **File > Export as Catalog...**
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3. Choose a location (e.g., Desktop or a USB drive)
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4. Name it `katheryn-catalog-export`
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5. Check these options:
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- [x] Export negative files (this exports the actual photos)
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- [x] Include available previews
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- [x] Export selected photos only (or leave unchecked for ALL)
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6. Click **Export Catalog**
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This creates:
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- `katheryn-catalog-export.lrcat` (database file)
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- `katheryn-catalog-export.lrdata` (previews)
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- A folder with all your photos
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### Step 2: Export Metadata to XMP Sidecar Files
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This ensures all your titles, descriptions, and keywords are saved:
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1. Select all photos (Ctrl+A or Cmd+A)
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2. Go to **Metadata > Save Metadata to Files** (or press Ctrl+S / Cmd+S)
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3. This creates `.xmp` sidecar files next to each photo
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### Step 3: Export a Spreadsheet of All Photos
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1. Select all photos
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2. Go to **Library > Export as Catalog > CSV** (or use a plugin like "LR/Transporter")
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3. Alternatively, you can use **File > Plug-in Extras > Export to CSV** if you have a CSV export plugin
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## Option B: Lightroom CC (Cloud Version)
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If you're using the cloud-based Lightroom:
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### Step 1: Download Original Photos
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1. Open Lightroom on your computer
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2. Select all photos you want to export
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3. Go to **File > Export**
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4. Choose:
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- Location: A folder on your computer
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- File Type: Original
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- Include: All Metadata
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5. Click Export
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### Step 2: Export Album Information
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Unfortunately, Lightroom CC doesn't have a built-in catalog export. We have two options:
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**Option 2a**: Use Adobe's web interface
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1. Go to lightroom.adobe.com
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2. Navigate through your albums
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3. Screenshot or note down your album structure
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**Option 2b**: Use a third-party tool
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- [Lightroom Album Exporter](https://github.com/nickvidal/lightroom-album-exporter) can help
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## What to Send Us
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Please share the following via a file sharing service (Google Drive, Dropbox, WeTransfer):
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1. **The exported catalog** (`*.lrcat` file)
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2. **All photo files** (in their folder structure)
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3. **Any XMP sidecar files** (if you did Step 2 above)
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### Recommended: Use a Cloud Sync Folder
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If you have a large library, consider:
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1. Creating a shared folder on Dropbox/Google Drive
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2. Moving the exported files there
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3. Sharing the link with us
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## File Size Considerations
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- **Small catalog** (< 5GB): WeTransfer or email
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- **Medium catalog** (5-50GB): Google Drive or Dropbox shared folder
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- **Large catalog** (50GB+): External hard drive or Syncthing sync
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## Questions?
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If you're unsure which version of Lightroom you have:
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- **Lightroom Classic**: Desktop app with "Classic" in the name, has a catalog file
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- **Lightroom CC**: Cloud-based, syncs across devices, no local catalog
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Let us know if you need help with any step!
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