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Learn how to browse, download, upload, and manage your SmugMug photography library with Folio for macOS.
Folio
16 tutorialsLearn 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.
The Folio Interface — Sidebar, Toolbar, and Navigation
Explore the Folio interface including the sidebar folder tree, toolbar controls, menu bar extra, and breadcrumb navigation.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Folio Settings Reference
Complete reference for all Folio settings — General, Account, AI, License, and Updates tabs.
Folio Keyboard Shortcuts
Quick reference for all keyboard shortcuts available in Folio for macOS.
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.