In the time that I have typed this, I would have already completed this simple function on my android, or literally any other phone on earth....not to hate on apple, but this is just insane...does anyone have thoughts on this? Reset the Tools. Not working for me. however now the options are grayed out and I can only delete. The next time I opened iTunes I chose Photos and all my albums and events. GeorgeBoydRatcliff, Apr 10, 2016 3:31 PM in response to Cassandie, User profile for user: Unfortunately, if you go through the process of creating a nice look on your images, there's limited ability to save that look independent of the image. If you're a Fuji X-Trans shooter and Lightroom user, check out my guide to post processing X-Trans files in Lightroom. Andrew Acosta, Nov 21, 2015 8:27 PM in response to youknowquincy, User profile for user: Hi everyone, I'm working on a print image. All postings and use of the content on this site are subject to the. Followed instructions and still greyed out. One of the keys to fixing this is that once you've followed the instructions above and the 'use as system folder' is selected and greyed out, YOU NEED TO QUIT ITUNES. Moved Photos from External to new internal 1TB on my 2012 Macbook Pro and Photos works fine (though I lost all the custom folders), but now iTunes wants to sync to my old Photos folder. All that I did was back up my phone onto my macbook air automatically. Also, I created a new Album in the new Photo that was transferred to my internal, and when I select the blue Photos folder to sync, that new folder is not an option, so I'm not sure where it's storing that Album, but I'm guessing it's in the Photos Library with the icon that's greyed out. In response to youknowquincy. Photos App. In response to jh5684, Thank you! My entire Photo (and iPhoto Library) is stored on an external seagate drive. Thanks for the tip! Jul 17, 2015 2:53 AM in response to lsd417 Having to resize the window to see the Sync Photos is just ridiculous. My iphone (stephenb) is successfully connected to the Macbook pro. hi. But under preferences in photos the 'use as system folder' choice is greyed out so I cannot select it. I struggled with this also. Apple's Photos app for the mac has some nice adjustment tools, and while it may not be the most robust or professional level application, you can achieve some nice results in it. Why are they grayed out? Separate from all of the explanations here, my issue should literally not exist, because the photos that I am trying to put back on my phone were CREATED on this phone. None of the community help posts worked. Here's what worked for me. Copy and Paste Edits. In Photoshop CS3 I have a certain image opened. I also have a guide for processing X-Trans files in Capture One. Not working for me. In response to Cassandie. May 19, 2016 12:15 PM in response to jh5684 Now, you should see the greyed out folder turns to normal black. In response to Cassandie. In response to Cassandie. Jun 21 Quick Tip: Copy and Paste Adjustments in Apple Photos. I also have a guide for processing X-Trans files in Capture One. Apple's mobile environment is complex and iMazing plays by the rules. But I am not able to edit them in any way, or copy them. I've also tried this with my iPad with the same result. I'm running iPhoto 9.4.3 and OSX 10.8.4 on a 2012 MacBook Air. The first library that is migrated automatically by Photos will automatically be enabled as the System Photo Library. iOS 8.3, May 20, 2015 7:52 PM in response to Cassandie So, I can't tell one application where to find pictures to sync. I don't use iphoto much so not real versed in its intricacies. Maybe Apple should test their software before releasing it to the public. Any advice to be able to get the Photo library on the external drive from being greyed out when in itunes syncing a device would be great thanks! mauijames, Aug 13, 2016 7:49 PM in response to Cassandie, User profile for user: I have Photos on full-screen, and "Use as System Photo Library" is still gray. Any adjustments made in Lightroom can be applied to a high- quality TIFF. There's no way (currently) to save presets, and there's no equivalent of Lightroom's previous button. thanks!!! I have the same problem and 'use as system folder' is also grayed out! Grayed out folders and files on macOS 10.13 High Sierra, 10.12 Sierra or 10.11 El Capitan are fixed by changing file date from 24/01/1984 to another date. To start the conversation again, simply ask a new question. There seems to be a problem with Windows Photo Gallery. 2. Important information about my old store: If you were a customer on my old store, please read this. 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