Quick Answer: Can I Delete Old Lightroom Catalogs?
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When Lightroom Classic is closed the . lock and -wal files are removed under normal operation. However, if Lightroom crashed or the computer crashed, those files can be left behind, which can get in the way of opening the catalog again. If that ever happens to you, you can simply delete the .

Can I delete old Lightroom catalog backups?

Delete a catalog backup

To delete a backup, locate the backup folder and identify the backup folders to delete and go ahead and delete them. You will find your catalog backups, if you didn’t change the default location for them, in a folder called Backups inside your Lightroom catalog folder.

Can you delete Lightroom catalogs?

Deleting a catalog erases all the work you’ve done in Lightroom Classic that isn’t saved in the photo files. While the previews are deleted, the original photos being linked to are not deleted.

Maya Lin-Takahashi

Maya Lin-Takahashi

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Maya is a hardware enthusiast who tests and reviews smart home devices, smartphones, wearables, and audio gear. She focuses on practical consumer value and build quality.

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