Missing 'Write out' background objects option in Photos app after iMac upgrade

My iMac had a upgrade this morning and in the photos library - under edit - the opinion to "Write out" background objects is gone



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MacBook Air 13″, macOS 15.4

Posted on Apr 24, 2025 7:31 AM

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Posted on Apr 24, 2025 8:24 AM

By "Write out" do you mean the Clean Up tool? Did you see this before the upgrade? I ask because Clean Up is not available everywhere, and it works only on Macs with M1 chips and up.


Requirements to use Clean Up in Photos - Apple Support


If you've seen it on your Mac before, go to System Settings>Apple Intelligence & Siri", turn on Apple Intelligence using the button. 


If that's already turned on, then you may have to wait a while for the AI stuff to load.


Let us know what happens…

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Apr 24, 2025 8:24 AM in response to DawnC86548

By "Write out" do you mean the Clean Up tool? Did you see this before the upgrade? I ask because Clean Up is not available everywhere, and it works only on Macs with M1 chips and up.


Requirements to use Clean Up in Photos - Apple Support


If you've seen it on your Mac before, go to System Settings>Apple Intelligence & Siri", turn on Apple Intelligence using the button. 


If that's already turned on, then you may have to wait a while for the AI stuff to load.


Let us know what happens…

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Missing 'Write out' background objects option in Photos app after iMac upgrade

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