Deleting original pictures

Is there a progam that allows me to delete the originals of pictures? I have tried iphoto diet, but that does not allow you to delete individually. Also it is too time consuming to go through the iphoto library folders to find the originals.
Thank You, Margaret

Is there anyway to delete those originals without manually going through original directory and comparing the files to the modified directory???
Don't change anything in the iPhoto Library Folder via the Finder or any other application. iPhoto depends on the structure as well as the contents of this folder. Moving things, renaming things or otherwise making changes will prevent iPhoto from working and could even cause you to damage or lose your photos.
Regards
TD

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Is there a way to delete the original picture that iPhoto has? When I make changes (brightness, contrast, red-eye reduction, etc...) it keeps the original in the library and makes a copy with the new image. (I believe this is called non-destructive editing???)
Anyway, I don't want all this wasted space with the original photos I will never use. How can I clean up my library and regain that space?

Tim:
That's not easily doable in iPhoto 7. iPhoto is set up so that you always have a copy of the digital negative, i.e. original file. If you really have to do that then you can do the following (but it's not recommended as you can damage the library if done improperly):
1 - open the iPhoto library package and locate the modified file in the Modified folder.
2 - copy the modified file to the Originals folder containing the original version of that file and replace it.
3 - in iPhoto select that file and execute the Revert to Original.
This deletes the modified file and takes you back to the original which has been replaced by the modified.
Do you Twango?
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 written 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. You can download it at Toad's Cellar. Be sure to read the Read Me pdf file.

Problem deleting Original Pictures in ApertureDatabase

Since installation of OS-X Leopard I can no longer delete any picture inside may projects in my Aperure database. Neither in my old library nor in a completely new one.
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1 - I'm not clear on your question but remember the primary rule of iPhoto (and all database programs) is NEVER use the finder or any other program to delete or modify the contents of the database (the iPhoto library) - DO NOT use the finder to delete anything in the iPhoto library
2 - if you select a photo in an event in iPhoto and delete it (press the delete key or drag it to the iPhoto trash) and then empty the iPhoto trash and teh system trash the photo is totally gone from the system
If this is not happening then you have a corrupted library and need to Back up your iPhoto library, Depress and hold the option (alt) and command keys and launch iPhoto - rebuild your iPhoto library
If the "originals folder" you created is outside the iPhoto library then you are in chare of it and must delete form it - iPhoto never does anything to anty think that is not in its library
In the iPhoto preferences have you unchecked the preference to copy imported items to the iPhoto library?
as to Lightroom - it is totally sepearte from iPhoto and does basically the same thing in a different way - to use photos in it you export tehm from iPhoto and import to LR - do not have LR directly access the contents of the iPhoto library - or have iPhoto directly access the contents of a LR library - they must be seperate
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Deleting Original Pictures Question?

I just started using iPhoto. Prior to that I had all my pictures organized in folders by event. I imported all my pictures in iPhoto and almost everything was correct. For about 500 photos they dates we wrong causing the events to be out of order. I changed all the dates to the correct dates. I looked in the package contents on the iPhoto library file and noticed that there is a modified folder and an original folder. My question is relating to that... I compared the two folders and found that when I modified the date it created an entire new file in the modified folder... but it did not delete the original. I can understand keeping the original if you ever want to revert back or something... but all I did was change the date. I don't see the point in having two copies of the same picture, only with different dates.
Is there anyway to delete those originals without manually going through original directory and comparing the files to the modified directory???
Thank in advance!

Is there anyway to delete those originals without manually going through original directory and comparing the files to the modified directory???
Don't change anything in the iPhoto Library Folder via the Finder or any other application. iPhoto depends on the structure as well as the contents of this folder. Moving things, renaming things or otherwise making changes will prevent iPhoto from working and could even cause you to damage or lose your photos.
Regards
TD

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I wanted to first thank you for this, as this is the only workaround literature that seems to be floating around out there. With that said, I know it is a big ask, but is there any way that you could create a video showing step by step how to do what you do? I have several tracks that are stuck in waiting mode, and if left in itunes, will never upload or match...they only cause the upload process to hang up and restart. I've tried leaving it for days...I've tried converting the files, signing in and out of itunes (and itunes match), updating itunes match, and I tried your technique...unfortunately to no avail. Perhaps I didn't do your technique correctly. I used audacity to reverse the audio.
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Original Pictures Deleted?!?

Hello,
I have a very bad problem...not too long ago I put a lot of pictures on my iPod nano and they everything worked fine! But then I plugged in my iPod a few times to chance some songs...now I wanted to look at some pictures I took(5000) and they are all gone! somehow itunes deleted those pictures! Did anyone have had the same prob as i do?? I want my pictures back...what would be the best solution?
Im waiting for quick responses! THanks!
luc

the programm somehow deleted the ORIGINAL pictures!!
Where are you saying it deleted the originals? From your iPod or from your computer?
The original pictures should be on your computer.
Are they still in the folder you selected in iTunes prefs -> iPod - Photo tab?
The originals are only copied to the iPod if you open iTunes prefs -> iPod - Photo tab and check Copy full resolution photos to iPod.
If this box is not checked, to save space, iTunes will only load a small version of the picture onto the iPod.

Delete original file (from camera)

Hi all,
I use iPhoto and Photoshop on my Mac for different purposes: iPhoto for family events and travel that I won't be doing much (if any) editing to, and Photoshop (Elements 7) for my hobby photography pictures.
I got on Photoshop this morning to import some recent photos from my camera, hooked things up as always, opened Bridge CS3, and selected File>Get photos from camera.
For some reason, I can't find the Delete Original Files checkbox in the Photo Downloader screen (whereas it shows up here: http://livedocs.adobe.com/en_US/Bridge/2.0/help.html?content=WSEC378273-AF69-4a1e-9CD8-10 8420C556ED.html). I could be totally wrong, but thought I've always done things this way in the past to reduce a lot of tiny-camera-button-clicking through tons of photos.
Did this button disappear with a version update? Do I have some other option set incorrectly to not allow this one to appear? Or has the button never been there, and if not, is there a way to delete photos in mass from my camera?
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Lori Ann

Lori
What you saw was a screenshot of Bridge CS4, somewhat misleading regarding the URL mention Bridge 2.0 in fact it is Bridge 3.0 that comes with CS4. And for some strange reason they added this option to Photodownloader CS4, IMO that energy could have been used better...
However as per Ramón, using this way is also in my opinion not the best way to work. If you don't want or have a card reader (again, not wise :-) ) then only download image from the camera and after this disconnect the camera and use the camera menu itself to format the CF card and start with a fresh and empty CF card.
BUT, don't do this before you have checked if the files you have copied to the computer are OK to open and again a wise thing would be to first make a back-up (if you study the downloader options a little you will see that this is also an option you can (or in fact should) use.

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You can't, when you 'copy' a photo into an album that you've created directly on the iPad then you are effectively just creating a pointer to the photo and not creating a second copy of it - so if you then delete the original photo from your iPad you will also be deleting all pointers to it and therefore removing it from other albums.

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Depends on whatr you mean
Deleting from your phone does not delete from anywhere else
HOWEVER deleting from your Photo stream does delete from the Photostream so anyone looking at the PS from any device will no longer see the photo
But if your Mac iPhoto is set to automatically impor tphotos form PS or is you have manually imported photos from PS then onc ethey are imported they are on your Mac and change to PS will not affect them
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How do i get the original picture of a song on itunes?

I replaced the picture of a song on itunes. I can't find a way to get the original picture back. Any ideas?

Seelct the song.
Get Info.
Click the Artwork tab.
If it has the original AND the new, click the new to highlight it and press "Delete" on your keyboard.
If it doesn't have the original, Google the album cover, delete the new one as above, and drag the original to the Artwork box in the Info pane. Click OK and you've reset the artwork.

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Someone stole my hard drive in my bag with the pictures I use with Lightroom. I have a clean backup of my original until November last year : the folder is similar of the folder I use in LR. But for the rest, I have a back up of the original pictures in my mac, but I think it's bit messy, because after that I deleted and move and renemae some picture in LR, and I didn't sync the back up folder. The folder is just a back up when I imported my picture in LR for the first time. So, I'm afraid LR won't find all the pictures. I don't really know how to explain better. But I will apreciate some help before started, and I don't want to mess it up. What can I do to find my LR back?

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[Edited for type face improvement at precisely 12:55:09 PM on Monday, June 15, 2009, PDT]

IPhoto for iOS : Impossible to delete modified pictures ! Bug ?

Hi everyone,
Just downloaded iPhoto for iOS yesterday. Amazing apps except for one thing.
It seems that it's impossible to delete a modified picture and the modified pictures album !
I even tried to delete the original one in the Photos app but now I can't see my original (which is fine) but I'm still seeing the modified version !
Do I really need to delete the app and reinstall it in order to delete the picture ?
Thanks.

Are you sure ?
Couple of questions if so :
-> every time I make a change to a picture there's the "modified pictures" album that gets created. If I delete the original picture, the modified one stays here forever even if I revert to original. Impossible to delete ?
-> I you only have one picture in your library and you hide it, it's impossible to acces it again. I had to take another picture to show the first one ! It's not a bug ?

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Settings>General>Reset>Reset Home Screen Layout.

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You can turn on Optimize [device] Storage from Settings > iCloud > Photos or Settings > Photos & Camera > iCloud Photo Library on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch. You need an Internet connection to access an original photo or video that’s stored only in iCloud.

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