Synchronize folder fails with error 'No photos or videos were found to import'

Last updated on May 24, 2023

Issue: Synchronize folder fails with error

When synchronizing a Parent folder that contains subfolders in Lightroom CC 2015.2.x/6.2.x, the synchronize operation fails with an error message if the Import dialog is not shown before the synchronize operation.

Error "No photos or videos were found to import."

Solution

To correct this issue, update to Lightroom 2015.3/6.3. Launch Lightroom and choose Help > Updates.