Is there a way to move media library folders while preserving metadata and watch history?

[Arthur0 1]

Hello,

I would like to move all files in my media library to another subfolder, for example, from

/video/movie/film1

to

/video/movie/UHD/film1

How should I proceed to ensure the metadata and watch history for the media in this library are retained? I want to avoid having to re-scrape the metadata after the move.

Can I simply move the files directly and then rescan the library?

[GrimReaper 5056]

4 hours ago, Arthur0 said:

How should I proceed to ensure the metadata and watch history for the media in this library are retained? I want to avoid having to re-scrape the metadata after the move.

Use Backup & Restore plugin with "Include metadata subfolders" options ticked. 

4 hours ago, Arthur0 said:

Can I simply move the files directly and then rescan the library?

No, unless NFOs/artwork saved with media. 

Edited June 28 by GrimReaper

[ebr 16532]

Hi.  You can if you save your metadata to NFO files and your images alongside your media.  Both options in Emby.