Flickr Pro members can quickly and safely backup entire photo collections from a computer, hard drive, Photos Library, Dropbox and more by installing the Mac Uploadr.
Install the Mac Uploadr
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Uploadr Basics
| Content is Private. | All photos uploaded through the Uploadr are uploaded as private. Once uploaded, you can change the privacy settings at any time. |
| 1-Way Sync. |
Images are only uploaded from your computer to Flickr. It does not sync both ways.
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| Eligible Content to Upload. | Any unique JPEG, JPG, or PNG with a minimum file size of 3kb will be eligible for upload. Note: Video uploads & HEIC photos are not supported with the Mac Uploadr. Additional file limitations can be found here. |
| No Duplicates. |
The Uploadr scans previously uploaded content to ensure no duplicates appear on your account. Keep in mind, if you edit and save over the original image on your computer, it may upload it as a new image. Edits may include:
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| Uploads Organized by Album. |
Uploadr keeps your images organized by creating new photo albums on Flickr, based on the original folder's name it uploads from. Note: Please note that processing times may vary depending on volume & type of content the folders contain. For example, the more items a folder contains, the longer it will take to process. |
What gets Uploaded?
By selecting which folders the Uploadr monitors, you have full control over what contents from your device are uploaded. As you add new items to the folders, the Uploadr automatically watches for new content to upload.
Add a new watched folder
Any folder you add to the Uploadr is monitored for images that aren't already in your account. Any unique photos already in the folder or any new ones you add are automatically uploaded to Flickr. Add as many folders as you like!
- Select the Uploadr icon in the menu bar.
- Select Settings | select Preferences.
- Select Upload.
- Select the Add Folder icon | select Add a folder.
- Select your desired folder.
- Select Open.
Note: If you choose to watch your Photos library, you can only do so as a whole. Management of the photos would need to be done within the Photos app before selecting it for upload to Flickr.
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Remove a watched folder
If you want to stop automatically uploading photos from a folder, you can remove the folder as a source.
- Select the Uploadr icon in the menu bar.
- Select the Settings icon | select Preferences.
- Select the Upload icon .
- Select on a folder.
- Select the Remove Folder icon .
- Select Remove.
Update the Uploadr
For users who already have the old Mac Uploadr installed, it will automatically check on launch for an update and install the latest version, this happens automatically. Users can also reboot (quit and re-open) the Mac Uploadr so it updates automatically.
Pause the Uploadr
You can pause the Uploadr at any time. This is especially useful if you're low on bandwidth, like when you're streaming HD video.
- Select the Uploadr icon in the menu bar.
- Select the Pause icon .
- Select your desired pause time.
Manually resume at any time by clicking the Resume icon.
Sign out of the Uploadr
If you have multiple Flickr accounts, you can sign out of the Uploadr and log in with your other credentials anytime you want.
- Select the Uploadr icon in the menu bar.
- Select the Settings icon | select Preferences.
- Select the Account icon .
- Select Log out.
The Uploadr isn’t detecting images in your Photos library?
Currently, the Uploadr can only scan images from what your Mac has set as the default photo library.
If you happened to move your photo library to a different location (for example, to an external hard drive), you’ll need to set it as the System Photo Library using these steps:
- Open your photo library file.
- When the Photos app opens, click Photos in the menu bar at the top.
- Select Preferences.
- Select the General tab if needed.
- Select the Use as System Photo Library.
If this option is already checked, or if your photo’s library hasn’t moved, feel free to reach out with us for additional support here.