How to Restore Photos Library from Time Machine Backup?

If you backup your Mac with Time Machine, then you can easily restore a photo library. If you use "iCloud Photo Library" and you restore the "System Photo Library" from a Time Machine backup, then any photos that you have deleted since the last Time Machine backup are restored to your Mac and uploaded to iCloud again. If you are looking for a step-by-step process to restore Photos Library from Time Machine Backup, read on.

Following are the steps to Restore Photos Library from Time Machine Backup:

1. Choose the "Photos" app.
2. Select "Quit Photos" and close the Photos app.
3. Click the "Time machine" icon located at the menu bar.
4. Select the "Enter Time Machine" option.
5. A "Time Machine" opens up and shows your available backups.
6. Click the date of your last backup.
7. Navigate to the backup of your photo library and click to select it.
8. Click the "Restore" button.
9. This way you can restore the Photos library from Time Machine Backup.

Quick Tip to ensure your Photos never go missing
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