How to Import Favorites from a Gallery
If SmartAlbums 2023.11.0 or later has been installed, you should be able to access this feature.
In SmartAlbums:
Click on the Import Favorites icon.
A list of Galleries with selected favorites should appear. Choose the Gallery you'd like to import the favorites from.
The favorite images will appear. Click on Import Favorites and the photos will be loaded into SmartAlbums and ready for use.
A Favorites Bin will be created and you can find all your imported favorite images here.