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I have three separate Photos libraries on my iMac. How can I switch between them on my iPhone and iPad?

I have three separate Photos libraries on my iMac and I move from one to the other easily on the iMac. I assdume they are on my iCloud so how can I switch between them on my iPhone and iPad?

iPhone 13 Pro Max

Posted on Mar 11, 2022 9:57 AM

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Posted on Mar 11, 2022 10:00 AM

Only one library on your Mac will sync with iCloud Photos. See information in System Photo Library overview for Photos on Mac - Apple Support including the following:


Although you can use multiple photo libraries in Photos, the System Photo Library is the only library that can use iCloud Photos and Shared Albums.

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Mar 11, 2022 10:00 AM in response to lymanfrommo

Only one library on your Mac will sync with iCloud Photos. See information in System Photo Library overview for Photos on Mac - Apple Support including the following:


Although you can use multiple photo libraries in Photos, the System Photo Library is the only library that can use iCloud Photos and Shared Albums.

I have three separate Photos libraries on my iMac. How can I switch between them on my iPhone and iPad?

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