Has anyone used Fat Cat Software to merge multiple iPhoto Libraries?

Has anyone used Fat Cat Software to merge multiple iPhoto Libraries?

I used it several years ago to merge libraries without problem. I cannot speak to the current version. It goes without saying that you need to have a very good backup before you use that sort of software (if you do).
Barry

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    LN

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