Does Photos app have a different file format than BS?

[mindquest]

Does anyone have info that Photos app for Monterey has a different file format that BS? Saw this thread and can’t find anymore info on it.

Can Photo library created with Monterey b… - Apple Community

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[Slartibart]

The important info is already given in the thread you referenced. 🤓

 

[mindquest]

The important info is already given in the thread you referenced. 🤓

The thread talks about a new format but doesn't detail what the new system is. Looking to understand what it is structure wise and how it is different that BS. Do you have any familiarity with this?

 

[Slartibart]

no. If you have access to Macs running Big Sur and Monterey you could create a simple new library with just a few photos on Big Sur, create a backup copy, then import this library in to Photos on Monterey and run a simple diff (e.g. diff -rq libraryfolder1 libraryfolder2) via the terminal on the Big Sur versus Monterey version.
This should give you an overview of folder hierarchy, files created and file size differences between both versions.

What would you like to acchieve?

 

[mindquest]

no. If you have access to Macs running Big Sur and Monterey you could create a simple new library with just a few photos on Big Sur, create a backup copy, then import this library in to Photos on Monterey and run a simple diff (e.g. diff -rq libraryfolder1 libraryfolder2) via the terminal on the Big Sur versus Monterey version.
This should give you an overview of folder hierarchy, files created and file size differences between both versions.

What would you like to acchieve?

Found the correct answer here detailing the database structure and differences per MAC OS. Very informative.

Inside and Out of Apple’s Photos for Mac

What happens in Photos stays in Photos? Doesn’t have to! (*Updated for macOS Monterey*)

appinitio.medium.com