How do you combine mutable iphoto libraries and clean up duplicates

how do you combine multiple iphoto libraries and clean up duplicates

If not the only answer is the paid version of iPhoto Library Manager -http://www.fatcatsoftware.com/iplm/ - and maybe duplicate annihaliator -http://www.macupdate.com/app/mac/18748/duplicate-annihilator
You must have IPLM as stated - you may also need DA depending on how thing go with the merge
LN

Similar Messages

  • How do you combine 2 iPhoto picture albums?

    How do you combine 2 photo albums?
    Can you add pictures to a book once you've already started it?

    What i did to combine an ablum was to change the album information so it is exactly the same as the one you want to merge it with. i did this and it worked. it has to be exactly the same, word for word. to edit the album information, right-click on the album and click "get info". a Box will appear. click on the 2nd tab to edit info. you can even change the album cover!
    *note: this hasn't been tested for music downloaded from the iTunes Store.
    Hope This Helps!

  • How do I combine two iPhoto libraries into one without losing pictures or creating duplicates?

    How do I combine two iPhoto (iPhoto 09) librairies into one without losing pictures or creating duplicates?

    Two ways - use Aperture or use  iPhoto Library Manager - http://www.fatcatsoftware.com/iplm/ -
    LN

  • HT1229 How can i combine two iPhoto libraries together?

    Hi all,
    I am just transferring all my music and photos new a new computer and have photos in two separate libraries. Is there an easy way to combine these?
    One is a folder from pre '08 and the other is a package from post '08.
    Any assistance would be great. Thanks

    fsumax wrote:
    I exported the photos from one library into a folder and imported them into the library I wanted as a default.  Then deleted the library I did not want to keep.  It worked well.
    Not really
    You did not merge libraries - you now have one version of the photos in the old library with some (probably not all) metadata  - the only possible ways to actually merge iPhoto libraries is using Aperture or IPLM - exporting is not an option to merge libraries - it is a way to include a selected version of a photo in another library
    LN

  • How do you keep your iPhoto libraries in synch?

    I am forever searching for the best way to keep my iPhoto libraries in synch with each other (I have an iMac and a now a new Macbook). I keep hoping that Apple will one day incorporate this into their iSync software or something, until then...just curious to know how everyone else deals with this?
    I was thinking of giving ChronoSync a try...?
    Any suggestions/input would be greatly appreciated!
    Black 2.0 Macbook, 2.1 Ghz 20" iMac G5   Mac OS X (10.4.3)  

    I am not going to be able to help you much in this regard. But I share your dilemma. I have a G4 and a G5 and find that I have Iphoto libraries on both but really want to change to only using the G5 for posting to Iweb because it has more room on it.
    I am wondering how to go about asking questions regarding uploading pictures. For example I do not want my Welcome page to be full of pictures, but rather a few pics and a lot of verbiage. How can I do that? Can anybody help? And yes, I think this question probably goes somewhere else, but I am not sure where.

  • How do you combine two iTunes libraries - my husband I have separate iTunes libraries and want to combine our music

    iTunes: my husband and I have two separate iTunes libaries and would like to combine them.  I have tried homesharing but as my laptop is not an Apple I can't seem to find advice online with Apple.
    Can anyone help. 

    iTunes- How to share music between different user accounts on a single computer
    You cannot merge two separate libraries across user accounts. Photos does not have the function of merging different Photos.library files. If you have Aperture then you can merge the two before migrating over to Photos.

  • How do you combine 3 different itunes libraries from 3 different computers to one computer?

    How do you combine 3 different itunes libraries from 3 different computers to 1 computer?
    Can you keep it from creating duplicates?  These libraries have some duplicates.
    How do you deal with duplicates? 
    I'm talking 50GB. 
    All computers are authorized. 
    THANKS for any suggestions.

    You can't.
    If accounts could be merged, then everybody could merge their accounts with everybody and there would be no need for anyone to buy anything.

  • I just ran migration assistant, and now I have two accounts on my new iMac...how do I merge my iPhoto libraries?

    I just ran migration assistant, and now I have two accounts on my new iMac...how do I merge my iPhoto libraries? Is there anyway to do it without using an external hard drive?

    Yes there is.
    1: Log out and into the account you later want to remove.
    2: Open your Pictures folder and look for the iPhoto Library.
    3: Right or control click on it, a menu appears and choose the option "Show Package Contents", it's really a folder.
    4: Find the folder called "Originals", select it and use the Finder menu to Duplicate it.
    5: Move the Copy of Originals to the Desktop. Close the window.
    6: From the Finder menu, select Go Computer.
    7: A window appears with your boot drive, double click it and on the Users folder inside.
    8: Select the OTHER users folder and open the folder called Public, inside is a folder called "DropBox"
    9: Drag the Copy of Originals to that DropBox folder, it will copy it.
    10. Log out and into the other account and access the DropBox folder, your files can then be imported into that iPhoto user Library from within the program itself.

  • How do you move a single album, and not the whole library, in iPhoto to an external hard drive?

    How do you move a single album, and not the whole library, in iPhoto to an external hard drive?

    File -> Export to a folder and copy it over.
    That will give you a folder with the images. There is no way to move an album outside of iPhoto. You would need to have a library containing it.
    Regards
    TD

  • Can I combine two iPhoto libraries?

    Following on from my previous post - "Missing Photos" - (what an idiot I am).
    I now have two iphoto libraries with approx 10% differing content, ie they have about 90% the same. The largest is around 36GB.
    How do I combine the two libraries?
    One way I guess, would be to dump the smaller into the larger, and then run a program to eliminate the duplicates.
    (iPhoto only rejects duplicates with the same name, many of mine have been renamed.)
    Or is there a better way?

    You can use iPhoto Library Manager and it’s Merge feature.
    Regards
    TD

  • ITunes is indicating i have another iTunes library, how do I combine the 2 libraries into 1? Previous computer was a PC using iTunes.

    iTunes has indicated i have another iTunes library, how do i combine the 2 libraries into 1?
    My previous computer was a PC. I synced iTunes with my iPhone until the hard drive died, then I bought an iMac.
    Thanks for you help.

    I want to be able to transfer my apps from my original itunes account that I have on my personal iphone 3 and work ipad 3 to my work iphone 4S ,as well as purchase more more apps for the work iphone with the original itunes account.  Plus I need to sync all 3 of them with my work tower computer.  I really appreciate you're trying to help me out.

  • How do you combine your photo librarys

    Hi how do you combine photo librarys after you have made more than one please and thank-you?

    Use the paid version of iPhoto library manager to merge them - or use Aperture
    LN

  • Multiple iPhoto Libraries and iPhone syncing

    Hi-
    Thanks for reading. I recently used iPhoto Library Manager from Fatcat (highly recommended) to take a 23,000 photo library and chop it down into several iphoto libraries. It seems that my phone by default wants to sync photos with the original library, and not one of the new ones. I am wondering a few things:
    1. when i hold down the "option" key when opening iphoto i have the choice of opening any of my libraries. Perhaps the iphone will sync to which ever iphoto library i used last???
    2. perhaps iphoto will always recognize my original library as "default" and i need to look into making one of my new libraries the master default?
    Is this possible? Can I create a new iphoto library and use this as default across all apple programs going forward?
    Any clarity on connection between new iphoto libraries and how the computer, and most importantly, my iphone, will recognize them is appreciated. thanks in advance,
    Joe
    Message was edited by: Joseph Walker

    1. when i hold down the "option" key when opening iphoto i have the choice of opening any of my libraries. Perhaps the iphone will sync to which ever iphoto library i used last???
    When you launch iPhoto it opens the last used library - so when you force a launch by connecting a camera or iPhone you will be syncing to the last used library
    LN

  • HT4889 How can I transfer my iPhoto photos and iTunes library to my new iMac?

    How can I transfer my iPhoto photos and iTunes library to my new iMac?

    If the Migration Assistant won't do it, move them over as you would any other folder; they're located in the Pictures and Music folders of your home folder by default. The iPhoto library needs to be transferred via a drive, partition, or disk image formatted as Mac OS Extended or through an AFP network share.
    (72915)

  • How do i merge multiple iPhoto libraries?

    I am organizing my grandfathers MacBook.  Let's just say he's not very smart with technology. He has many iPhoto libraries and copies of those libraries, so I need to condense it all into one. I really need help, I hope I can get some help. Thank you and have a great day.

    Only two ways currently - the latest versions of iPhoto and of Aperature (which can nopen current iPhoto libraries and can merge libraries) or the paid version of iPhoto Library Manager - http://www.fatcatsoftware.com/iplm/ - 
    LN

Maybe you are looking for

  • MrMP in regard to Lollipop

       Have read some of your earlier post you make excellent points and glad to see you speak up. I've worked extensively will computer hardware replacement, installing operating systems, drivers, etc. along with multimedia since 1998. And have particip

  • Is it BADI Problem ????

    hi, i guess may be i am missing something but pl. guys check it at ur end. i have done some coding in my PO BADI 'ZME_PROCESS_PO_CUST' in PROCESS_ITEM method, the check works fine it also give the said error (if any), but if i held my PO then it is s

  • Two fields in a drop down.

    I have a internal table which have two fields , and i have to show both these fields in the dropdown. so please provide your helpful answer for the same. Thanks in advance. Upendra.

  • App Builder not creating log file (CDK.EnableLog=True)

    Hi All, I am busy trying to get a small to medium size project to build in LV 8.6.1. During the build I get all kinds of weird errors (1503, 1357), even with a trivial app that uses a typedef that has all the classes bundled together. As mentioned, t

  • The Send Email button function gives an Error

    Not sure what forum to post this in as I did some in Acrobat 9 and some in Designer 8. I created a name and address form and a dropdown combo in AA9 then saved and closed it. I then opened it in designer 8 and placed a "send by Email" button and clos