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Learn how to browse, download, upload, and manage your SmugMug photography library with Folio for macOS.

Folio

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Learn how to browse, download, upload, and manage your SmugMug library with Folio for macOS.

Getting Started with Folio for macOS

Install Folio, set up your SmugMug API keys, and connect your account with the step-by-step setup wizard.

Feb 28, 2026
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The Folio Interface — Sidebar, Toolbar, and Navigation

Explore the Folio interface including the sidebar folder tree, toolbar controls, menu bar extra, and breadcrumb navigation.

Feb 28, 2026
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Browsing Galleries and Viewing Photos in Folio

View your SmugMug galleries in grid or masonry layout, navigate the full-screen photo viewer, edit metadata, and search across your library.

Feb 28, 2026
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How to Download Photos and Videos from SmugMug with Folio

Download individual galleries, entire folders, or selected photos from SmugMug. Includes smart resume, progress tracking, and download reports.

Feb 28, 2026
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How to Upload Photos and Videos to SmugMug with Folio

Upload files from Finder or Apple Photos, import entire folder structures, skip duplicates, and track upload progress with detailed reports.

Feb 28, 2026
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Managing Galleries and Folders in Folio

Create galleries and folders, configure privacy and display settings, reorder photos with drag-and-drop, and move or delete images across your SmugMug library.

Feb 28, 2026
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Gallery Presets

Apply saved gallery settings — privacy, sorting, watermarks, downloads, and more — to any gallery in one click using album templates from your SmugMug account.

Mar 11, 2026
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Bulk Create Folders and Galleries from CSV

Create entire folder and gallery hierarchies on SmugMug from a CSV file. Define your structure in a spreadsheet, preview it, and let Folio build it all in seconds.

Mar 11, 2026
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AI-Powered Auto-Tagging and Captioning in Folio

Set up AI metadata generation with Claude or Apple Intelligence to automatically tag, title, and caption your SmugMug photos.

Feb 28, 2026
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Sharing Photos from Folio

Share photos in any available size by copying direct URLs or saving specific resolutions to disk from the Folio photo viewer.

Feb 28, 2026
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How to Back Up Your Entire SmugMug Library with Folio

Download every photo and video from your SmugMug account in one operation. Includes smart resume, metadata export, and disk space management.

Feb 28, 2026
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How to Migrate to SmugMug from Google Photos or Flickr

Transfer your entire photo library from Google Photos (via Takeout) or Flickr to SmugMug using Folio, preserving albums, metadata, and folder structure.

Feb 28, 2026
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Auto Upload — Automatically Sync Folders to SmugMug

Set up watched folders on your Mac that automatically upload new photos and videos to your SmugMug galleries.

Feb 28, 2026
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Folio Settings Reference

Complete reference for all Folio settings — General, Account, AI, License, and Updates tabs.

Feb 28, 2026
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Folio Keyboard Shortcuts

Quick reference for all keyboard shortcuts available in Folio for macOS.

Feb 28, 2026
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Folio Troubleshooting and FAQ

Solutions for common Folio issues including connection problems, upload failures, expired trials, and AI setup. Plus answers to frequently asked questions.

Feb 28, 2026
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