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Al Kessler
Copper Contributor
Apr 29, 2018

Mass moving photo files from document library to picture library

Before we realized the difference in library types we started storing photos in a sub folder of the main document  library on our team site.  We now have created a Picture Library and wish to move the existing images from the document library to the picture library.  However, the MOVE function does not seem to work for this and the drag and drop option seems to create a LINK to the original image not move the image or even copy the image. 

 

I have  searched the community and web but have not found an answer that crosses between folder types.  Open to options including PowerShell scripts.

 

Thanks in advance and if the solution is obvious, oops.

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  • Anonymous's avatar
    Anonymous
    Apr 29, 2018
    Use internet explorer. Library tab. Open in/with explorer on both source and destination library should be able to drag between them.
    • Al Kessler's avatar
      Al Kessler
      Copper Contributor
      Apr 29, 2018

      Thanks Christopher, I got back in to the Classic view and can see that option on the Library tab, however, it is grayed out and not available.  Not sure why, I am the global admin for our site.  I just assigned SharePoint admin to another user and will find out if they are able to access the Open with Explorer option.  

      • Anonymous's avatar
        Anonymous
        Apr 29, 2018
        You have to use internet explorer. Chrome and edge won’t work.
  • Anonymous's avatar
    Anonymous
    Apr 29, 2018

    Did you try to use Content and Structure feature to move the files

     

    http://mundrisoft.com/tech-bytes/content-and-structure-in-sharepoint-2013/

     

    • Al Kessler's avatar
      Al Kessler
      Copper Contributor
      Apr 30, 2018

      Thanks SPO Admin, 

       

      I got the Content and Structure feature turned on and working and am able to move files with that.  I was not able to move a folder and/or sub folders but otherwise it works fine.  I also realized after getting the reminder from Christopher that "use internet explorer"  really means IE, not Chrome or Edge :), something I was not paying attention to. So now that method also works.  

       

      Thanks again.

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