Import library to aperture

I'd like to ask if I import iPhoto 11 library to aperture 3 is it safe to delete the iphoto library in order to empty some disk space?

It's essentially the same. I see no difference between the capability of these apps in this area.
Regards
TD

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Problem importing library from Aperture

After having imported my whole library from Aperture to Lightroom, I end up with 23000 photos, instead of 35000....

Could be a number of factors going on. First, your library may have a large number of non-importable files, such as PNGs or MOVs. Second, you may be looking at a view including versions in Aperture. Do you use versions extensively? There also could have been a problem during import, but that would require more information to troubleshoot.

Importing library to Aperture 3.3: not enough free space

I am trying to import an iPhoto Library (9.3) into a brand new, blank Aperture 3.3 library, but I am getting the following error message: "The library could not be imported because there is not enough free space on your current Aperture Library volume."
That's impossible because the library is actually around 70 GB in size; my hard disk itself is 750 GB so it's impossible for my iPhoto Library to requre 1821.95 GB of space!
I understand the file format of both iPhoto 9.3 and Aperture 3.3 library are the same; but everything else still seems to think it's an iPhoto Library by default...

My solution was to drag the photos manually from one application to the other.
Hi darenrobbins,
This certainly works, but a caution:
By dragging from Aperture to iPhoto you only transfer the previews, not the originals. So better make sure, that you are now satisfied with the image resolution that you have in iPhoto after dragging.
For example, I just dragged an image from Aperture to iPhoto; it is a jpeg with 3648 × 2736 (10.0 MP) - in iPhoto it was imported as 1824x1368; the size I have set for previews.
InAperture, before dragging:
Dragged to iPhoto:
So check, if you have not lost image quality by your transfer method.
Regards
Léonie

I have imported my I photo library into Aperture. all the old i photo events are now in the aperture library showing number of photos but when clicked none display. I can see the photos if i run the cursor over the project. Help please.

I imported my i photo library into aperture.
I can see the i photo events in aperture library as events with the number of photos in each event.
When you click events in the aperture library no photos appear although if you roll the cursor over the event icon it show the photos. If you click on the event either on the event icon or in the library no photos appear.
Help

Check, if you have any filters set. The search fields in the Insector panel and the browser should be showing "All items" or "Showing All".
The Browser search field could be set for each project and album individually, so you have to check it for each project.
Regards
Léonie
For example: The projects count shows "20 items", but the browser is empty, because the project's filter is set to show only rejected items.

I have just imported Iphoto library into aperture library, can I delete now the Iphoto Library ?

Hi, I have juste imported Iphoto library into Aperture Library (did a copy) - can I delete my Iphoto library as I won't use Iphoto anymore ?
Thanks Hélème

Helene,
Both of those things you pointed out are mere *metadata*.
When you imported your iPhoto library, since you did a copy, your libraries are completely independent.
When I was in your situation, I moved my iPhoto library to an external disk and then went to the Aperture library to see how it behaved, even though i was 99.99% sure my iPhoto and Aperture libraries were separate.
nathan

Trying to import iPhoto 6.0.2 Library to Aperture 1.1 - Need help!

I just installed aperture and updated to version 1.1 I attempted import my iphoto library into aperture, but ran into a serious problem. A large number of my jpg pictures are coming up as "Unsupported Image Format." I have figured out that all the pictures that have this problem are original unedited jpg. All the edited pictures seem to appear.
I suspect it has something to do with my setting in iPhoto to not copy pictures when importing them into the library. So instead of a copy of these originals, iPhoto merely has a alias or link to the original picture in the actual iPhoto library. While I can see why this might be a problem, it's a bit frustrating that the feature was introduced in iPhoto6, but then causes problem when you want to go from iPhoto6 to Aperture.
Any suggestions or advice on how I might be able to work around this would be GREATLY appreciated. I'm eager to start my workflow in Aperture, but all my pictures are stuck in iPhoto.
Thanks!

1. make a backup of your iPhoto library folder or the 'Originals' folder within.
2. paste this script into Script Editor and save it as an Application.
3. in the Finder, drop the 'Originals' folder from within the iPhoto library onto the new application; what we call a Droplet. the Finder will replace all aliases within the folder and nested folders with their original image files.
the script:
-- begin
to open theFolders
   repeat with i from 1 to theFolders's length
      copy theFolders's item i to theFolder
      if (theFolder as string) ends with ":" then
         replaceWithOriginal(theFolder)
      end if
   end repeat
   return
end open
to replaceWithOriginal(theFolder)
   tell application "Finder"
      set containedItems to every alias file of theFolder
      repeat with i from 1 to containedItems's length
         copy containedItems's item i to theAlias
         try
            copy theAlias's original item to theOriginal
            duplicate theOriginal to theAlias's container with replacing
         on error number -1728 -- orphaned alias
            delete theAlias
         end try
      end repeat
      set containedFolders to every folder of theFolder
      repeat with i from 1 to containedFolders's length
         replaceWithOriginal(containedFolders's item i) of me
      end repeat
   end tell
end replaceWithOriginal
-- end

Just downloaded trial version -- don't see iPhoto library in Aperture and need to import selected photos-not entire library!

I just downloaded trial version -- don't see iPhoto library in Aperture and need to import selected photos to edit, not entire i Photo library! I read manual and it says:
Browsing and Selecting Images in Your iPhoto Library
You use the Aperture iPhoto Browser to review iPhoto images and import specific images into the Aperture library. The iPhoto Browser gives you a handy way of looking for certain images without having to import your entire iPhoto library.
So, where do I review the iPhoto images...there is nothing in there that says "iPhoto Library" Everything I see pertains to Aperture Library which of course is empty since I haven't imported (or dragged) any photos in there yet.
Also is tech support available for Aperture? I have Apple Extended Support and I sure would love it if I had individual help. I have a deadline --3 days to edit 300 photos and I'm a complete amateur. iPhoto doesn't have the capability to erase parts of a face (I need to contour the neck of a mannequin to make it proportionate to the separate head I put on top of it. I'm sure Aperture must have a tool to help me do that! At least I hope so.

where do I review the iPhoto images
File -> Import -> Show iPhoto Browser
I have a deadline --3 days to edit 300 photos and I'm a complete amateur. iPhoto doesn't have the capability to erase parts of a face (I need to contour the neck of a mannequin to make it proportionate to the separate head I put on top of it. I'm sure Aperture must have a tool to help me do that!
Sounds more like a job for Photoshop to me
if I decide to import entire iPhoto library into Aperture will it delete my iPhoto library?
No.
Regards
TD

Importing my iPhoto library into Aperture. Best way to avoid duplicates?

Hi,
I'm a new Mac user. I have been in the very slow and tedious process of transferring my photos from my HP hard drive to my Mac. I used iPhoto for a very brief time before purchasing Aperture 3. (I've used photoshop for years.) I haven't yet Imported or consolidated or whatever the correct term would be the iPhoto library into the Aperture library. I've been avoiding it because I know there are some duplicates. Mainly just a few "Events" from the last few weeks before starting using Aperture. Now with the new update, it seems like it's a great time to get it all consolidated into an Aperture library that I can use in both iPhoto and Aperture. What's the easiest way for me to proceed? I'm sorry for my lack of proper Mac terms....I'm learning!
Thanks so much for your help!
Christy

Clear as mud??
If you want to see all your images - those now in your Aperture Library and those in your iPhoto Library- then you need to merge both Libraries into one Library - I'd import your iPhoto Library into the Aperture Library.
This combined Library will be compatible with both Applications.
To merge your iPhoto Library into the Aperture Library do the following:
Make a backup of your current iPhoto library (libraries)
Upgrade to iPhoto 9.3, if you have not already done so.
Open your iPhoto Library at least once in Photo 9.3 to upgrade the Library.
Unhide all hidden images. You cannot unhide them when viewing the Library in Aperture.
Quit iPhoto.
If you have not already upgraded to Aperture 3.3, do it like this:
Backup your current Aperture library.
Rebuild the Aperture Database using the Aperture Library First Aid Tools: Launch Aperture with the cmd-options-key combination (⌘⌥) firmly held down, then select "Rebuild Database".
After rebuilding upgrade to Aperture 3.3 and launch Aperture to upgrade the Aperture Library.
With Aperture still open, double click your iPhoto Library. Aperture will prompt you, if you want to add or merge your iPhoto Library - choose "Merge". This will avoid importing duplicate images, as far as Aperture can tell that those are the same images - same filename.
You will have to weed out some duplicates yourself - this is best be done by sorting the images by capture date, then duplicate shots will appear side by side.
Post back, if you have more questions.
Regards
Léonie

Failure to import iPhoto library into Aperture 3

I am trying out a trial version of Aperture 3. When I tried to import my iPhoto Library into Aperture (and into the Aperture folder) I get an error message saying that it cannot import iPhoto libraries if they are in a version of iPhoto that is older than 7.1.5.
I have a brand new computer and I have the most recent version of iPhoto so what is this all about?
LD

Keep in mind you need to select the iphoto library. To make sure you have selected it should be highlighted in gray.
You may run into additional trouble importing if the library is large. Here is the thread with a crude resolution.
http://discussions.apple.com/message.jspa?messageID=11094080#11094080

Importing iPhoto library in Aperture

Hello this is the step that i follow to import the iPhoto library in Aperture
1- File>Import>iPhoto Library
2- Store Files in the apeture library
3- Import
When the importing process is finished from the image folder in Finder I can see that my iphoto library is 30gb but the Aperture library is 15gb (even if the aperure window when I import the iphoto library say that aperutre will import 30gb)
So I go in aperture and try to consolidate files but aperture say
The selection doesn’t have any referenced files
Any help?

My master folder in iphoto is 25gb in aperture is 13
So either quite a few masters have not been imported, or the masters have been imported with the wrong resolutzin, or your iPhoto "Masters" folder contains additional files - duplicate versions, or raw files.
@TD, any more suggestions?
So, please, look into the "Masters" folder in iPhoto and Aperture - navigate down the folder structure , until you finally find the actual images. Compare the sizes of the master image files, and look in the iPhoto library if there are duplicates.
If the sizes of the master files in iPhoto are larger than in Aperture, then something went wrong.
If on the other hand, there are duplicates in iPhoto that are not there in Aperture, then never mind.
You confirmed that the numbers of images are correct. When you compared the numbers of images in iPhoto and Aperture, did you make sure that iPhoto was set to show "Hidden Photos"? (in the main menu bar: "View -> Hidden Photos" should be checked)
Ps. How do I get bigger icon in left side if finder?
When you have a Finder Window selected, you can customize the View by pressing Command(⌘)-J, short for "View -> Show View Options". In the pop-up window set the Text Size to a higher value.
That will increase the size of the icons as well.

Aperture 3.1 won't Import Library over Local Area Network

I have upgraded three Macs on an ethernet LAN. One is the "master" and I periodically Import its Library to the other machines to bring them up to date. This has worked fine since v. 3.0 came out.
With 3.1 I can't Import Library over the LAN. On the target computer I navigate to the "master" computer, select its library, hit go, and Aperture on the target machine does nothing for a few seconds and then hangs with a spinning beachball. I have to force quit.
I have made small test libraries on each machine and confirmed that I can't Import to any machine from any other over the ethernet. But I can use the Finder to drag a Library from one machine to another's desktop over the LAN--and then Import Library from the desktop works fine.
I've done all the usual: repair permissions, database, and eventually restore from Vault. I've reinstalled v. 3.0. Get Info informs me that all the libraries are 3.1. As far as I can see, nothing else is broken. LAN networking works fine for everything but Aperture.
Does anyone else see the same problem? Any suggestions?

Me too. Upgraded both libraries to 3.1, rebuilt both libraries to see if that would help ... but no ... no way I can get one to merge with the other over Wi-Fi. Used to work fine in 3.0. I suppose I will have to try with a FW cable and the MacBook Pro in Target Mode - hopefully that will work in the short-term.

Aperture 3 - Error Importing Library

Hi folks!
My Macbook's hard drive crashed so I had to reinstall OSX 10.6 and use the time machine to bring the stuff back.
After reinstalling everything I also updated OSX to 10.6.7 and and finally updated Aperture to 3.1.2 via App Store.
Then I tried to open the Aperture 3 and this happened:
Error Importing Library
Now if I go to File/Switch to Library/Other/New... there is a new library called "Aperture Library (current default)" (Version 3.1.2) including zero versions and masters.
My old library is automatically renamed as "Aperture Library_Original" including 17xxx versions... (Version 3.1.1)
I've tried to rebuild the library etc etc but it won't do it and gives the same Error Importing Library error all the time.
Now I even reinstalled everything again, installed 10.6.6 and now my Aperture is also 3.1.1. Still the same error comes..
Do you guys/girls have any idea what to try next?
Thank you in advance!
Tohlo
Finland

Oops, not sure whether using References or Managed.. But I would bet that Managed..
Those other 2010 folders are from the time before Aperture 3, I purchased Aperture about 2 months ago via App Store.
Default Picture folder contains Aperture Libraries, iPhoto library, Photo Booth folder and few of those random 2010_ picture folders.. Don't even know why those are there anyway..
but but.. I'm now already starting to think that I've almost all of the pics in iPhoto..
If in Finder I right-click my old Aperture Library and choose "Show content" (or something like that, my OSX is in Finnish) - I'm able to find those few new albums and their photos which are not in iPhoto.. If I just copy those to iPhoto and Import it again.. Naturally I would loose the project structure I've created in Aperture and few edited photos.. but at least I would get my Aperture back again and forget that this incident ever happened..

Just imported picture library from Aperture - Can't view Nikon D800 NEF files in LR5.7.1

Just imported a large picture library from Aperture to LR 5.7.1- Can't view Nikon D800 NEF files in LR5. The projects and files loaded - but no thumbnail view of the image

I have a Nikon D50 nef on my desktop. Double-clicking on it opens Photoshop, which launches Adobe Camera Raw. If you get that far and can make adjustments in the ACR panel, you are fine. That's what opens first.
Then you click "Open" in ACR and your nef opens in Photoshop and the document tab on top gives the .nef extension. You make your edits there, but if you close Photoshop, you won't save it as nef, it won't be in the Save file list. You save it as psd for example and close Photoshop.
You now have a nef with develop settings on your desktop and the psd you saved out of Photoshop.
All perfectly normal as J.J. said, Photoshop will edit the nef file, but it will be saved in a format other than nef.
Gene

How do I import images created in earlier versions of Aperture and saved to DVD as an Aperture library into Aperture 3.2.1?

When I insert the DVD into my MacPro the disk appears as though it is blank, with the little 'burn' icon in the top right
When I insert the DVD into my macbook it shows the full Aperture library structure and when I allow file sharing between the machines the MacPro can also recognises the files
I suspect I am making a basic error somewhere as the images are clearly all there. This doesnt just occur for one DVD, I have dozens that are all perfroming in the same way when I try to import files created in an earlier version of Aperture back into the version I am now using, 3.2.1
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated
Reiss.

To get the old library into Aperture it will need to be upgrade. To do this you will need to copy the library off the DVD onto our HD and then open Aperture on this library. Aperture should then upgrade the library to the latest version.

New user here. Trying to import iPhoto 9.4.2 libraries into Aperture 3.4.3 as referenced files. When accessing File Import Library, it finds the iPhoto library just fine, but then imports it as Master files. No option that I can find to leave the photos

New user here. Trying to import iPhoto 9.4.2 libraries into Aperture 3.4.3 as referenced files. When accessing File>Import>Library, it finds the iPhoto library just fine, but then imports it as Master files. No option that I can find to leave the photos in place on the file system. All the literature says their should be an option to choose, but I never get that option. What?

All the literature says their should be an option to choose, but I never get that option.
That has been true for the previous Aperture versions. Now Aperture simply treats the original image files exactly as they are in the imported library. Referenced images will stay referenced, managed will be imported as managed. But you can always relocate the imported managed images afterwards by using "File > Relocate".
Regards
Léonie

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