Then specify to search for any of the color labels you had assigned in this case, that will include the “Masters” folder. Click the “To:” list box and then select OneDrive. Next, drag the action, Copy Finder Items into the workflow window.

In the Search list box, choose Macintosh HD and then the following attributes as described in the screenshot below. Under Library, select Files & Folders, then drag Find Finder Items into the Folder into the workflow window. Launch the Automator app press Command key + space key, then type: Automator and press Enter.

Right-click on the “Masters” folder, then tag the folder with a color. Launch the Finder, open your Pictures folder, right-click the Photos Library file, and click Show Package Contents. But, suppose I had a point-and-shoot camera, which I also use to import pictures into OS X Photos? I would have to export them each time unless I automate the process manually. Of course, you have the option to have photos taken on iPhone automatically backup to OneDrive. This would be a one-off operation since I know that future photos taken on my iPhone would automatically import into Photos, I would have to do this every time manually. Navigate to your OneDrive folder, then click Export originals.Īutomate the Process Using OS X Automator Select any of your photos, and then click File > Export > Export Unmodified Original for Photos. Launch Photos from the Dock or press Command + Space key, then type: photos and hit Enter. You can download it from the Mac App Store for free. The first you will need to have is the OneDrive client for Mac installed. Export Pictures from OS X Photos App into OneDrive The app was written from the ground up, replaces iPhoto, and focuses on simplicity and integration with Apple’s iCloud. Apple’s Photos app was introduced in early 2015 with OS X Yosemite.

Using onedrive on mac