Moving albums between iphoto libraries

I have three iPhoto libraries on my mac book pro. I have created albums and events in each and want to consolidate the albums to a single Iphoto library.
How do I do that?

If you have Aperture 3.3 or later and iPhoto 9.3 or later you can merge libraries with Aperture.
Otherwise the only way to merge Libraries is with the paid ($30) version of iPhoto Library Manager

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  • Moving Photos Between iPhoto Libraries

    I have established a second iPhoto library but an not clear on how to move photos from the original library to the second library. Seems it should be simple - from the original library I highlight the photos to be exported to the second library, then click "export", but the export to the second library doesn't happen. Also, while in the second library I tried to import the highlighted photos from the original library, but that didn't work either. I have iPhoto 6.0.6 Can anyone help?
    Thanks,
    HDP

    HDP,
    You cannot export directly into another iPhoto Library folder, because all files must be imported in order to be recognized by the database. Don't ever try to manipulate your files directly inside the iPhoto Library folder. Importing photos from one library into another will get you the photos, but strip them of their albums and other library metadata.
    The only way to move photos between libraries and preserve albums, keywords, and other metadata is to use iPhoto Library Manager. It will save you a lot of work.
    Regards.

  • Copy Facebook albums between iPhoto libraries?

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    Thank you!

    Why not try to fix the problem??
    Best is to load your backup
    If you do not have one (if you do not you will lose all of your photos - and other files sooner or later)
    Or backupyour iPhoto library and depress the option and command keys and repair it - if that does not do it then use the rebuild options
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  • Moving and Merging iPhoto Libraries From 2008 Macs to 2013 MacBook Pro

    I have a late 2008 MacBook and an early 2008 iMac. Both are running Lion and iPhoto '08. I will be getting a new MacBook Pro Retina very shortly to replace my MacBook. I would like to move the iMac's iPhoto library to the new MacBook Pro and merge it with the MacBook's iPhoto library once that library is also on the MacBook Pro.  I obviously need to get all iPhoto libraries up to date prior to doing this. I think I have a plan to achieve this, as follows, but I would appreciate your help:
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    3) Use set-up assistant to migrate old MacBook to new MacBook Pro. This should upgrade the old MacBook's iPhoto library to the current iPhoto version on the MacBook Pro???
    4) Move the iMac's iPhoto library to the MacBook Pro (6,604 photos, approximately 27 gb)
    5) Merge the two iPhoto libraries using iPhoto Library Manager or Aperture (I have not decided which one yet)
    Is this a plan that will work?
    MacBook just has Ethernet and USB.  iMac has USB, Ethernet and FireWire.  MacBook Pro has Thunderbolt and USB.
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    Is there a way to do 4) on my wifi network using file sharing or some other method I may not be aware of just to transfer the 27 gb iPhoto library?
    Thank you.

    More simple.
    Wait until you get the new machine. Copy the two libraries to the new machine. Open them, this will upgrade them to the same version. Then merge them.
    Obviously, don't move them to the same folder, or rename one, so they don't overwrite each other.
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    Link the two Macs together: there are several ways to do this: Wireless Network,Firewire Target Disk Mode, Ethernet, or even just copy the Library to an external HD and then on to the new machine...
    But however you do choose to link the two machines...
    Simply copy the iPhoto Library from the Pictures Folder on the old Machine to the Pictures Folder on the new Machine.
    Then launch iPhoto. That's it.
    This moves photos, events, albums, books, keywords, slideshows and everything else.
    I would strongly caution you that Migration Assistant is not very reliable with iPhoto Libraries.

  • I'd like help troubleshooting moving albums from iPhoto to iPhone

    Help! I'm having trouble moving iPhoto (OS 10.7.4) albums/photos back to iPhone 4S (OS 5.1.1). I previously uploaded all photos from iphone to iphoto and parsed into albums. I deleted all photos from iphone. I followed apple instructions to move selected albums from iphoto to iphone, and iTunes shows synched, but no albums or images on displaying on my iPhone.
    Thanks in advance for assistance!

    linuxubuntufan wrote:
    It is not an iPhoto library-- it's just seperate pictures on a USB stick. I never said you can run a library on a USB stick.
    Free up space on my HD
    Move current photos to my "Mac My Book" 1TB
    Insure moving forward all new photos are stored and accessed to and from the My Book
    This is clearly a request to move the iPhoto library to an external hard drive and run it there
    The instructions for doing that are
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    And be sure that the External drive is formatted Mac OS extended (journaled) (iPhoto does not work with drives with other formats) and that it is always available prior to launching iPhoto
    And backup soon and often - having your iPhoto library on an external drive is not a backup and if you are using Time Machine you need to check and be sure that TM is backing up your external drive
    It is NOT possible to do that on a USB Stick!
    LN

  • HT201340 moving aperture and iphoto libraries

    My aperture and iphoto libraries have consumed my little MacBook. What is the best method for moving all libraries to a different harddrive?

    Make sure the drive is formatted Mac OS Extended (Journaled)
    1. Quit iPhoto and/or Aperture
    2. Copy the iPhoto Library / Aperture Library from your Pictures Folder to the External Disk.
    3. Hold down the option (or alt) key while launching iPhoto. From the resulting menu select 'Choose Library' and navigate to the new location. From that point on this will be the default location of your library. Repeat form Aperture.
    4. Test the libraries and when you're sure all is well, trash the ones on your internal HD to free up space.
    Regards
    TD

  • What is the difference between switching between Iphoto libraries.....

    ...using iphoto and iphoto08? I ask because right now I  have iphoto (what ever the latest before 08) i have so many photos i had to add some libraries, which by the way was not easy. Then to switch between libraries i have to close iphoto hold options button and click on iphoto then it tells me to choose a libary. When i try to choose it does not show all of my libraries. I also don't think I can have mulitipal libraries open at the same time. With iphoto 08 can I have more than one open and is it easier to find libraries and switch between them? Please help. I have quit using my iphoto be cause i am so frusterated!

    mel8502:
    Welcome to the Apple Discussions. As LH recommended the free version of iPhoto Library Manager will let you quickly and easily move between multiple libraries. I use iPLM to manage over 15 libraries and can move between them in a flash like this. Once you add a library to iPLM you can just use iPLM to open that library without having to go thru the Option key method and trying to remember where the library is located. Much faster with iPLM.
    If you need to copy photos between libraries and keep the keywords and comments intact you can with the paid version of iPLM.
    I do have one library that's 20,000+ photos in size and don't have any problems with it. However, you should have a backup plan for your libraries.
    TIP: For insurance against the iPhoto database corruption that many users have experienced I recommend making a backup copy of the Library6.iPhoto database file and keep it current. If problems crop up where iPhoto suddenly can't see any photos or thinks there are no photos in the library, replacing the working Library6.iPhoto file with the backup will often get the library back. By keeping it current I mean backup after each import and/or any serious editing or work on books, slideshows, calendars, cards, etc. That insures that if a problem pops up and you do need to replace the database file, you'll retain all those efforts. It doesn't take long to make the backup and it's good insurance.
    I've created an Automator workflow application (requires Tiger), iPhoto dB File Backup, that will copy the selected Library6.iPhoto file from your iPhoto Library folder to the Pictures folder, replacing any previous version of it. It's compatible with iPhoto 08 libraries and Leopard. iPhoto does not have to be closed to run the application, just idle. You can download it at Toad's Cellar. Be sure to read the Read Me pdf file.

  • How do I change between iPhoto Libraries when I am importing pics to another website?

    When I import pics to my website I click on Import photos and the standard apple screen (Firefox Edit  in menu bar) comes up so I click on Pictures, then iPhoto, then Events and choose the individual photos, but  only the one library shows there.  I do know how to change between the libraries when opening the iphoto library by using the options tab, but that does not work in this instance?
    ilife 11, OSX 10.6.8.

    Correct - that is not how you access your photos
    You use the media browser in the lower left hand corner of the upload window under media ==> photos ==> iPhoto
    See this user tip for complete details on accessing your photos correctly
    LN

  • Moving Albums Between Libraries

    Hello -
    I am recreating my iPhoto library, due to a major corruption when I transitioned from iPhoto 08 to iPhoto 09. Is there any way to move my folders/albums from the old library to the new library?
    Thanks!
    kmw

    Perhaps iPhoto Library Manager can help with this - or even do the entire rebuild for you.
    Regards
    TD

  • Transferring projects (calendars, photo books, etc.) between iPhoto libraries

    Is it possible to transfer "projects" (calendars, photo books, etc.) from one iPhoto library to another? I know I can transfer events and albums, but don't know about projects.

    No it's not.
    Regards
    TD

  • Moving items between cloud libraries

    can't how to do this very basic function on any platform - desktop, web or mobile… I'd love to be able to organise stuff after the fact…

    Makepeace1:
    Welcome to the Apple Discussions. Here's how iPLM does the job.
    Do you Twango?
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    I've created an Automator workflow application (requires Tiger), iPhoto dB File Backup, that will copy the selected Library6.iPhoto file from your iPhoto Library folder to the Pictures folder, replacing any previous version of it. It's compatible with iPhoto 08 libraries. iPhoto does not have to be closed to run the application, just idle. You can download it at Toad's Cellar. Be sure to read the Read Me pdf file.

  • Import Movie clips between iPhoto libraries.

    I need to import iPhoto movie clips from one iPhoto library to another.  I was successful to share the library and import the photos but the movie clips taken with my iPhone do not show up to import.  Please help.

    There is no way to share movie clips.
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  • How can I transfer photos between iphoto libraries?

    How can I transfer several selected photos from my external iphoto library to the iphoto library on my computer? The selected photos are in raw format.

    best way is the paid version of iPhoto Library Manager - http://www.fatcatsoftware.com/iplm/ - 
    Other than that you can transfer the originals (no edits or metadata changes) by exporting as king is original (see Exporting From iPhoto ) and then switching to the other library and importing
    LN

  • Transferring a custom slideshow between iPhoto libraries

    Is there a way to transfer a custom iPhoto slideshow from one iPhoto library to another. The only way I see is copying the whole library and then deleting everything except the slideshow itself. That is not only a very time consuming process, it doesn't allow to incorporate the slideshow into an exiting iPhoto library as well.
    Any tips welcome.
    Peter

    Peter
    Is there a way to transfer a custom iPhoto slideshow from one iPhoto library to another.
    The straight answer is, I'm afraid, no.
    What you can do is export the slideshow as a Quicktime movie, but that won't be editable in the other iPhoto.
    Other apps that have slideshow capability and iPhoto integration include PhotoToMovie and PhotoPresenter .
    There are others, search on MacUpdate
    Regards
    TD

  • Moving Snow Leopard iPhoto Libraries to new iMac with Lion

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    Linc,
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