How to Move Lightroom to Another Drive [Step-by-Step Guide]

Looking for the perfect guide to move Lightroom from your C drive to your D drive? You've landed at the right place. This process involves copying the Lightroom folder to your D drive and updating the program's preferences to reflect the new location of the program files.

Before you start, make sure you have installed the professional app transfer tool - EaseUS Todo PCTrans. This is the easist and safest way to transfer Lightroom. This tool will keep all the catalog and photos on Lightroom, and you don't have to reinstall it on the other drive after the transfer.

How to Move Lightroom to Another Drive - 2 Efficient Ways 

In this part, two ways to move Lightroom from C drive to D drive are listed, and you can choose one based on your needs. First, let's learn the first method, which is also the easier one.

Method 1. Move Lightroom From C Drive to D Drive via EaseUS Todo PCTrans

EaseUS Todo PCTrans is a PC transfer software that allows you to move programs and files from one drive to another easily. One of its features, App Migration, allows you to transfer specific programs, including Lightroom, from your C drive to your D drive without losing any data or settings.

We prefer this method because it is efficient and straightforward. With EaseUS Todo PCTrans, you can easily move Lightroom catalog and photos to another drive in just a few clicks. The software will handle all the technical details for you, ensuring that the transfer is smooth and successful.

Step 1. Run EaseUS Todo PCTrans on your PC

Go to "Loacal Migration" and click "Start" to continue.

Step 2. Select programs to move from C drive to another drive

1. Tick the C drive and select programs (marked as "Yes") that you want to transfer.

2. Click the triangle icon to select another drive on your computer as the destination, and click "Transfer" to start the process.

Step 3. Finish the transferring

Wait patiently until the transferring process finishes and click "OK" to confirm. 

When it has done, you can restart PC if necessary. This will keep all changes on your PC and then you can run and programs from another hard drive without reinstallation.

By following these steps, you can ensure that Lightroom runs smoothly and efficiently on your computer. So whether you're looking to free up space on your C drive or reorganize your programs, this guide will help you easily move Lightroom to your D drive.

There are some reasons why you may want to move Lightroom from your C drive to your D drive using EaseUS Todo PCTrans:

• Free up space on your C drive: Moving Lightroom to your D drive can free up space on your C drive for other programs and files.
• Improve performance: If your C drive is running low on storage or is becoming cluttered with too many programs, moving Lightroom to your D drive can help improve the performance of both Lightroom and your computer as a whole.
• Simplify the process: EaseUS Todo PCTrans can make the process of moving Lightroom to your D drive much simpler and more efficient. 
• Save time: Moving Lightroom to your D drive manually is time-consuming and prone to errors. Using a tool like EaseUS Todo PCTrans can save you time and ensure that the process is completed correctly.

In summary, moving Lightroom to your D drive using the best PC transfer software, EaseUS Todo PCTrans, can help free up space on your C drive, improve performance, simplify the process, and save you time.

Method 2. Move Lightroom From C Drive to D Drive via the "Move App" Feature

The "Move App" feature in Windows 10 allows you to move specific programs, including Lightroom, from your C drive to your D drive. This can be a convenient option if you want to free up space on your C drive or simply reorganize your programs. However, this method can't change the Lightroom classic catalog location and the cache location.

Step 1: Open the Start menu in the bottom-left corner of your screen and choose the "App and Features" option.

Step 2: From the list of programs, locate the Lightroom app and click on it to select it. This picture set a game as an example.

Step 3: Select D drive as its destination and click "Move."

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Can I Move Lightroom to Another Drive?

If you're wondering if you can move Lightroom from your C drive to your D drive, the straight answer is yes. 

Lightroom is a powerful photo editing and management software developed by Adobe. It allows you to import, organize, and edit your photos and create professional-quality prints, web galleries, and slideshows.

One benefit of moving Lightroom from your C drive to your D drive is that it can help free up space on C drive. While Lightroom can take up a significant amount of space on your computer, moving it to a different drive can help you clear up space on your C drive for other programs and files and fix low disk space errors. This can be especially useful if your C drive is running low on storage or you want to keep your programs and files organized.

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Conclusion

In this guide, we have provided two methods for moving Lightroom from your C drive to your D drive. Whether you prefer to use a PC transfer tool like EaseUS Todo PCTrans or the "Move App" feature in Windows 10, you now have the knowledge and resources to successfully move Lightroom to your D drive. By following the steps shown in this guide, you can free up space on your C drive and ensure that Lightroom is running smoothly on your computer. Whether you're running out of space on your C drive or want to reorganize your programs, consider moving Lightroom to your D drive. In this guide, we will provide two efficient methods for moving Lightroom from your C drive to your D drive.

We recommend using EaseUS Todo PCTrans, as it is a reliable and efficient PC transfer tool that can handle all the technical details of the transfer process. It can help you transfer large files from PC to PC or transfer games and large videos to external hard drives.

If you're interested in using EaseUS Todo PCTrans to move Lightroom or other programs to your D drive, you can download the software from the EaseUS website. 

Move Lightroom Catalog to Another Drive FAQs 

Do you face other questions related to moving Lightroom from C drive to D drive? If you do, check the answers below. This part may help.

1. How do I move files from one drive to another in Lightroom?

To move files and apps from one drive to another in Lightroom, you can use the "Export as Catalog" feature to create a copy of the files on the destination drive or manually copy and paste the original files to the destination drive.

2. Why is Lightroom filling up my hard drive?

Lightroom may fill up your hard drive if you have a large photo library, imported multiple copies of the same files, or enabled the "Store Presets with this Catalog" option in Lightroom's preferences.

3. How do I stop Lightroom from saving to C drive?

To stop Lightroom from saving to your C drive, you can change the default location for saving files in Lightroom's preferences. Go to "Edit > Preferences > File Handling" and select a different drive as the default location for saving files. You can also move Lightroom to a different drive using a PC transfer tool like EaseUS Todo PCTrans or the "Move App" feature in Windows 10.