The person asking the question, DIPSAUS, says that he (she) only has a PC type computer now, and he states that he does not have an Apple computer any longer. Therefore using the method I suggested to open up his (or her) Library to get the photos out of it would not be a disaster.
He also states 'That is worrisome. Now, I cannot retrieve 1000-5000 pictures.' So it is clear that his main concern is getting his photos back.
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Change where your files are stored in Photos on Mac. When you import photos and videos into Photos, they’re copied to the Photos library in the Pictures folder. If you prefer, you can store photos and videos outside the Photos library (for example, in a folder on your Mac or on an external drive) and still view them in Photos.
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Verdict: Magix Photo Manager is a simple, fast, and intuitive free photo organizer for Windows. It helps you classify, manage, and share your photo library by using the expanded import functionality and efficient image organizing tools. Additionally, it’s supplied with a smart filter for quick, automatic sorting.
Back up the library in Photos on Mac. Even if you use iCloud Photos, it’s important that you always back up your library locally using one of the following methods. Use Time Machine: After you set up Time Machine, it automatically backs up the files on your Mac. If you ever lose the files in your Photos library, you can restore them from the Time Machine backup.
CyberLink PhotoDirector 365. Cyberlink PhotoDirector 365 is a photo management tool that not only.
Give a name for new photo library and choose a location on the Mac to store the new Photo Library. Click 'Ok' button. A new and completely blank photo library will appear. Now you can import photos by connecting a camera or memory card, or from an iCloud Photo Library.
The process that I have suggested WILL enable him to get his photos back. I have done it a few times and it has not resulted in a disaster.
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And my answer is not directed at 'most people', it is just directed to DIPSAUS and his problem of getting his '1000-5000 pictures' back.