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FacetiousKnave · 04-26-2025, 05:32 PM

Hi all,

I have my entire Calibre library stored on an external hard drive, and I’ve just got a new MacBook. My goal is to continue managing my eBooks on the new laptop.

However, I’ve completely forgotten which Calibre folder I need to copy from my old laptop and paste onto the new one to ensure a smooth transition.

Could anyone kindly point me to the location of this folder and clarify what exactly needs to be copied to retain my settings, plugins, and everything else?

Thank you in advance!

04-26-2025, 05:32 PM	#1
FacetiousKnave Unconscionable Posts: 89 Karma: 25000 Join Date: Sep 2022 Location: Helsinki Device: Kindle	Transferring Calibre Library and Settings to a New MacBook Hi all, I have my entire Calibre library stored on an external hard drive, and I’ve just got a new MacBook. My goal is to continue managing my eBooks on the new laptop. However, I’ve completely forgotten which Calibre folder I need to copy from my old laptop and paste onto the new one to ensure a smooth transition. Could anyone kindly point me to the location of this folder and clarify what exactly needs to be copied to retain my settings, plugins, and everything else? Thank you in advance!