To send the Apple Photos Library database folder as an archive, follow these steps:

Step 1: Locate the Photos Library

1. Open Finder on your Mac.

2. Go to your Pictures folder (usually under your home directory).

3. Find the file named Photos Library.photoslibrary.

Step 2: Create an Archive

1. Right-click (or Control-click) on the Photos Library.photoslibrary file.

2. Select Compress “Photos Library” from the context menu.

• This will create a .zip file of the library in the same folder. It may take a few moments depending on the size of your library.

Step 3: Verify the Archive

1. Ensure the compressed .zip file is created successfully.

2. Check the file size to confirm it’s not excessively large if you’re planning to send it.

Step 4: Send the Archive

1. Attach the .zip file to an email or upload it to a cloud storage service (e.g., Google Drive, Dropbox, iCloud Drive) if it’s too large to email.

2. Share the link or send the file to the recipient as needed.

Note: Apple Photos libraries can be very large. If the library exceeds the size limit for email or cloud sharing, consider sending only specific components (like exported images) instead.