Importing Aperture Libraries

Probably a simple answer, but I have a PB and my G5, I am mobile on the PB and dump my images onto my PB while out and about, How can I get them into my G5 Aperture library? I have tried importing, show contents (the 1.0 version I could see the images in there?) etc but cant find the images?
Regards
Jed

you can group the images you want to transfer in a project;
drag this project to your PB desktop;
copy the project from your PB to your G5;
open Aperture on your G5;
and drag the project on Aperture.
depending on how many images you have, it'll take at least many minutes. good time to take a relaxing tea break.
dual 2.7 ghz powerpc g5 Mac OS X (10.4.6) 8 gb ram, xt800 card.

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Are there any limitations for importing Apple Aperture Libraries for Lightroom 5.7 ? What can be the hardware limitation importing large Aperture Libraries like 200 gb ? Or is importing larger Aperture Libraries even possible at the moment for Lightroom 5

Are there any limitations for importing Apple Aperture Libraries for Lightroom 5.7 ? What can be the hardware limitation for importing large Aperture Libraries like 200 gb ? Or is importing larger Aperture Libraries even possible at the moment to Lightroom 5.7 ?

dj_paige wrote:
As far as hardware restrictions, the only one I can think of is that you certainly need enough free space on your hard disk to accomodate the masters from your Aperture library.
IIn which case, ensure all your masters are "referenced" in Aperture, and that you then go to Options in the Lightroom import box and import photos in their existing locations.

Can i combine aperture libraries?

i have aperture running on three different machines and i wondered if there is a way to "combine" the three aperture libraries into a new library. how do folks use aperture with a desktop and a laptop for syncing work from the feild?
thanks,
glenn
MacPro Mac OS X (10.4.7)

i have aperture running on three different machines
and i wondered if there is a way to "combine" the
three aperture libraries into a new library. how do
folks use aperture with a desktop and a laptop for
syncing work from the feild?
Well the unit of export is a project - most people moving between laptop and desktop migrate projects between the two.
You can combine libraries. the easiest way I would say would be to go into finder and right-click on each Aperture library to say "Show Package Contents". Then copy projects out of two of the libraries into the third. Copy only folders and .approject files, but do NOT copy the folders Aperture.aplib and "Built-in Smart Albums".
Then when you restart Aperture is will see the projects copying into the main one, and import them all. Of course I think it goes without saying that you'll want to back up that library before you start copying other things inside of it... this process should be faster than exporting and importing projects though, and is OK for the larger task of combining this library. Also I would say that either all librarys should have been converted by 1.5 or none of them, don't do it if the libraries are a mix of versions.

What's the best way to merge, restore or reconstruct iPhoto and Aperture libraries to resolve images that are not found/offline?

Hey there, Apple Support Communities.
To start, I'm working on a MBP Retina 15" with a 2.3GHz i7 processor and 16 GB of RAM. 10GB free on a 256GB SS HD. Attached are two external HDs - one 1TB Western Digital portable drive from 2011, one 2TB Porsche LaCie non-portable drive from 2013; both connected via USB. All photo libraries in question are on the external drives.
I have Aperture 3.5.1 and iPhoto 9.5.1. I prefer to work in Aperture.
The Issue(s)
Over the years, I have accumulated a number of iPhoto libraries and Aperture libraries. At one point, I thought my WD drive was dying so I purchased the LaCie and copied all libraries over the the LaCie drive. (Turns out, there's probably an issue with my USB port reading drives, because I can once again see the WD drive and occasionally I can't see the LaCie drive.)
So now I have old version of some libraries on the WD drive, and new versions on the LaCie drive.
When I was moving things, I ran the software Gemini to de-dupe my iPhoto libraries. Not sure what effect that may have had on my issues.
In my main Aperture library and in some iPhoto libraries, I get the image-not-found badge or exclamation point. I've dug through the hidden Masters folders in various libraries to find the original image. In some cases, I have been able to find the original image, sometimes in a different version of the iPhoto library.
My Question(s)
1. For Aperture libraries that have missing originals, is there some magical way to find them, or have they just disappeared into the oblivion?
2. For iPhoto libraries that have missing originals and I have found the original in another iPhoto library, what is the best way to proceed?
3. Are there quirks to merging iPhoto and Aperture libraries (by using the Import->Library) feature that I should be aware of?
TL;DR: Too many iPhoto and Aperture libraries, and not all the original pictures can be found by the libraries anymore, though some originals still do exist in other libraries. Steps/process to fix?
Thank you! Let me know if you need add'l info to offer advice.
With appreciation,
Christie

That will not be an easy task, Christie.
I am afraid, your cleaning session with Gemini may have actually removed originals. I have never used this duplicate finder tool, but other posters here reported problems. Gemini seems to replace duplicate original files in photo libraries by links, and this way, deleting images can cause the references for other images to break. And Aperture does not follow symbolic links - at least, I could never get it to find original files this way, when I experimented with this.
1. For Aperture libraries that have missing originals, is there some magical way to find them, or have they just disappeared into the oblivion?
You have to find the originals yourself. If you can find them or restore them from a backup, Aperture can reconnect them. The reconnect panel can show you, where the originals are supposed to be, so youcan see the filename and make a Spotlight search.
For iPhoto libraries that have missing originals and I have found the original in another iPhoto library, what is the best way to proceed?
Make a copy of the missing original you found in a folder outside the iPhoto library. You can either open the iPhoto library in Aperture and use "File > Locate Referenced file" to reconnect the originals, or simply reimport them. Then Lift&Stamp all adjustments and metadata to the reimported version.
See this manual page on how to reconnect originals: Aperture 3 User Manual: Working with Referenced Images (the paragraph: Reconnecting Missing or Offline Referenced Images)
Are there quirks to merging iPhoto and Aperture libraries (by using the Import->Library) feature that I should be aware of?
References images will stay referenced, managed will remain managed. You need to unhide all hidden photos in iPhoto - this cannot be done in Aperture.
and not all the original pictures can be found by the libraries anymore, though some originals still do exist in other libraries. Steps/process to fix?
That is probably due to Gemini's replacing duplicate originals by links, and your best cause of action is to fix this before merging the libraries. Reconnecting can be done for your iPhoto libraries in Aperture.

Add both iPhoto and Aperture libraries

Can I upload both my iPhoto and Aperture libraries to Photos (after the initial install). I found out after installation that I could have used the option key to import multiple libraries. But after initial install, I cannot seem to add a library, just individual photos.

Photos cannot merge libraries. It just can switch between libraries, when you hold down the options key while launching Photos.
You could use Aperture to merge your iPhoto Library into the Aperture Library (see Aperture 3.3: How to use Aperture to merge iPhoto libraries).
This would require compatible Aperture and iPhoto versions.
After merging both libraries with Aperture launch Photos with the alt/options key held down and select the merged library. Photos will create an upgraded copy of the library. Now you can delete the previous Photos library and enable the new library as Photos System Library in the Photos Preferences > General.
Are you using iCloud Photo Library with Photos? With enough storage you could try to merge the libraries in iCloud, but uploading from several libraries will not preserve the faces.

Find, mix and have several aperture libraries opened?

I had a harddisk break, so I am now with a new disk, same machine, but with backup files stored from Apple on my disk.
Problem, where to find my old aperture library. I did start at new when I had my new machine this year. January I think. And then I have an old library file too, from the older machine from 2008, that one I got. Afraid to do something wrong here, what to do?
Is it possible to mix two libraries in aperture? Its so sad if I have lost all the work with building the libraries from this last year. Think I will call in and ask where to find. Because its only showing the one library I had at first. Not the second. At least I can not find it on the backup search.
Thankfully I had backuped the photoes on an external harddisk. Put it up that way when I transfer the images to aperture.
Hope for some good ideas here.. thanks. And how should we backup aperture really? Hope the developers give us a good solution in next version:)
Tove

I had a harddisk break, so I am now with a new disk, same machine, but with backup files stored from Apple on my disk.
Tove, was your backup a full time machine backup? Or did you have parts of your system excluded from backup?
Problem, where to find my old aperture library. I did start at new when I had my new machine this year. January I think.
What is your Aperture version? The answer to your questions will depend on your system version and Aperture version.
Have you searched using the Finder? Open any Finder window and type ⌘F.
Then press the "+" button to add a search rule. Set it to "Kind" "Other" and enter "Aperture Library".
That should list all Aperture Libraries on your system, if you set the scope of the search to "This Mac".
This screenshot is done in Snow Leopard, it would look a bit different in Lion or Mt. Lion:
Do you remember, in which folder you stored your Aperture library? By default the libraries are located in your Pictures folder. Or did you have it on an external drive?
Is it possible to mix two libraries in aperture? Its so sad if I have lost all the work with building the libraries from this last year. Think I will call in and ask where to find. Because its only showing the one library I had at first. Not the second. At least I can not find it on the backup search.
You can merge two Aperture libraries by importing one into the other.
And how should we backup aperture really? Hope the developers give us a good solution in next version:)
Aperture Vaults will backup the library and create archival backups. Time Machine is very good now for backing up the current version, as long as you do not exclude the Aperture Library from the backup locations. A clone of the drive with the aperture library is a good backup. The important thing is to check the backups, if they are current and working, before something happens and to have more than one backup. I had it happen, that a power failure crashed my mac while I was doing the backup, and both - mac and backup drive were unusable afterwards.
Regards
Léonie

Merge iPhoto and Aperture libraries?

I boght Aperture and as I was installing it, I made the wrong choice when it asked me if I wanted to merge the iPhoto library with the Aperture library. I can't figure out how to do that after the fact. Do I need to reinstall Aperture?

I can't figure out how to do that after the fact. Do I need to reinstall Aperture?
No, you don't. Aperture can now merge any iPhoto Library into the Aperture Library.
But do you really need to merge the Libraries? If you want, you can keep the libraries separate. iPhoto can now open Aperture libraries, and iPhoto can open Aperture Libraries. You can switch between Aperture and iPhoto any time from within Aperture.
But back to your question:
To merge the Libraries
open your iPhoto library at least once in iPhoto 9.4 to upgrade it. Quit iPhoto.
Open your Aperture Library in Aperture.
From Aperture's main menu bar use the command "File > Import > Library" and select your iPhoto.
When prompted if you want to "merge" or "add" duplicate library items, select "merge".
Good Luck
Léonie

Aperture does not import Aperture library

I am trying to import several Aperture Libraries created in Aperture on one computer (MacBook Pro) into an existing "Main" Library on a second computer (iMac). After being created on the MacBook Pro, the Libraries are Finder-copied to the iMac's desktop.
When I choose File->Import->Library ... then select a Library on my desktop to import into the opened Aperture Library, a progress window opens and it looks like all is well. Unfortunatly, it is not well as when the import is done, the pictures do not show up anywhere.
I have tried to use the menu method (above) and I have tried to drag Libraries to the "Projects" area in the side-bar hoping a new Project would be created with the imported Library pictures in it. Either way there is a progress window that opens and it looks like the library has been imported. If I have the Projects Viewer opened, it even looks like something happens as the thumbnails jump somewhat. Here again, no pictures are imported or no new Projet created with the library pictures in it.
When I check the total number of pictures in the main Library, the number has not changed from before the import. No new Projects are created, either.
I know there may be an issue with duplicates, but I have purposely imported a Library that I know are not duplicates and these are not imported either.
Thanks for any help here.
Aperture 3.5.1

When I choose File->Import->Library ... then select a Library on my desktop to import into the opened Aperture Library, a progress window opens and it looks like all is well. Unfortunatly, it is not well as when the import is done, the pictures do not show up anywhere.
In some situations the import of libraries will not work, for example, if the library to be imported is an older version of the same library you are attempting to import it to. In that case it often will help, to create a new library from the library to be imported (to fool Aperture), by creating a new, empty library and importing the second library into the new library.
Now try again to import the new, converted library into your main library.
Also it will help, to repair all libraries before trying to merge them. (Repairing and Rebuilding Your Aperture Library: Aperture 3 User Manual)
Regards
Léonie

Can't import/merge libraries

I have been having this problem for a long time and I am just about to give up on trying to solve it!
Ultimately - I can't merge two libraries. The process gets underway but only ever seems to get to about 80 or 90% (according to the status bar) and then goes no further.
Some more detail - My ideal workflow is to have multiple identical aperture libraries in different locations. One library (approx 16,000 managed images, 50GB) on a portable hard disk, then several others (identical) on different machines (Mac Pro at work, iMac and Mac Mini at home etc). I would then download new photos in to any of my libraries, and then import (File > Import > Library/Project > Merge) that whole library in to the others so that I maintain identical libraries. Sounds simple, and according to what Aperture should be able to do (as I understand it) it should be simple. But when I set the import process going, it just doesn't work.
For example - I recently added 60 new photos in 3 separate projects to my library on my portable disk. No problems. I then try to import that library in to any of my other libraries - The process begins and I can see the 3 new events are created (imported) in to the library, but the process never finishes. I have left it running overnight or longer (close to 24 hours) and the progress bar says 'Merging Library…' but doesn't get past about 80 or 90%. Aperture does not hang - so I am able to quit (not force quit). When I relaunch it, the 3 new projects are there but are empty - there is no sign of the 60 new photos anywhere. Funnily though, when I delete the 3 empty projects, it says there are now 60 items in the trash - but no sign of anything in there.
I'm assuming there is a 'glitch' somewhere in the database that is causing this… I have done a repair/rebuild on each my libraries multiple times but without success.
Notes
all of my libraries are created as new (ie File > Switch to library > other/new > create new) or created by exporting all projects/folders/albums etc in entire existing library to a new library.
I have tried importing/merging on several different machines (Mac Pro, iMac, Mac Mini, Macbook Pro) but have had the same (failed) results regardless.
If I export new items as a separate library (eg the 60 photos in three projects from my previous example), I can then import them successfully in to the other libraries - but this is not ideal as I often make changes to the rest of my library (eg adjustments, keywords etc) which I would like to keep in sync over my multiple libraries.
Perhaps I just need to start over with a brand new library, but if that is the case, how do I get all of my projects/albums/masters/versions along with faces/places/metadata/adjustments/keywords etc etc in to a new library without copying across the 'glitch' in the database of my existing library as well?
Apologies for the long and rambling nature of this post, but I've tried to get all necessary info in here!
I am running the latest versions of Aperture and Snow Leopard

Richard Lef wrote:
It all seems to be getting quite complex for what hoped would be a reasonably easy workflow!
It's an "easy" idea -- have four Libraries on four machines and keep them in sync -- but a very hard practice, both technically and behaviorally.
I agree with Tony Gay -- I would find it _much_ less fuss to keep my Library on a dedicated FW800 drive (7200 rpm, large cache) and keep it with me, than to remember where I worked last and which machine/location has the most recent Versions and which machine/locations have which other Versions, worked on when and where ... .
Another alternative -- not inexpensive -- is to dedicate a laptop to Aperture. I work regularly in three locations, and keep good big second monitors at two of them.
If you insist on keeping your general set-up, you might try making a large more-or-less "archive" Library and cloning it to each location, and also making a much smaller "working" Library of current work. You could sync this smaller Library the way you currently are, and then periodically merge it back to the "archive" Library at each location. Fwiw, I still don't think this is a work-able long-term set-up.

Can two Aperture libraries be merged?

I have two computers and want to combine my Aperture libraries. Can that be done?
Thanks

"File→Import→Library/Project"
Instructions are on this page in the User Manual.
After you merge one Library into another, use only the combined Library.

Combine / Join Aperture Libraries with possible duplicates

Hi All,
I am still finding my way in aperture.
My MacBook was replaced and I have two Aperture Libraries, one from the old MacBook, and one from the loan MacBook, which I had for about a month.
When my new MacBook arrived the Aperutre Library file from my original MacBook was reloaded and I have worked with that for a few weeks, without the images I had on the loan MacBook.
So I have pictures all over the place and I am constantly exiting Aperture and renaming the Aperture Library name to try to find the files I want.
Is there a way I can import / join both Aperture Libraries together so I can review?
Is there a way in Aperture to identify duplicate Master images?
Thanks
Stuart

Welcome to the forum.
There's currently no way to easily merge multiple Projects or Libraries, so unfortunately you've got yourself into a bit of a corner. You can combine the Libraries by exporting Projects from one Library and importing them into the other, but they will still be separate Projects (one with '(1)' at the end of the name). You would then need to go through the images and work out which is the most recent version.
There's also no easy way to find duplicates.
Ian
P.S. You can make feature requests at http://www.apple.com/feedback/aperture.html if you want the Aperture team to know about it.

Importing aperture library from version 3.2.4 to 3.5.1

I am trying to import my aperture library (v3.2.4 that cant be upgraded due to the OS being so old) from a very old macbook running OSX v10.6.8 (that cant be upgraded due to the tech specs of the macbook) to my new macbook pro running mavericks and the latest version of aperture.
When I try to import the libraries into the new version i get an error message saying "Error Importing Library" "The library could not be imported because it is from an out of date version of Aperture 3. Please upgrade the library to the latest version of Aperture 3 and try again."
However as i can not upgrade aperture on the older macbook I am kind of stuck and can migrate my libraries to use on my new macbook pro!!
I have even tried file>switch to new library and selecting the old ones but nothing seems to happen after i click "relaunch"
Does anyone have any idea on how i would go about soting this out?
Any ideas would be more than welcome! I am now pulling my hair out as i really need these libraries on my new macbook pro to work with them!!
Cheers

Just copy the library from the old machine to the new one using finder. Then once it is on the machine running 3.5.1 update it it. Once it is updated you can import it if you wish.
To update the library you need to open it directly in Aperture, the easiest way is to double click it, the library that is. When Aperture starts it will give you the option to upgrade the library.
As you have found until a library is upgraded none of the options such as importing it or switching to it work.

Merging iPhoto & Aperture libraries

I want to merge iPhoto & Aperture libraries but I have three questions before I do this:
1. Both programs have different events and albums organizing my photos. When I merge the libraries, does each program keeps the photos organized the way that are right now or does it also merge events and albums? After I merge the libraries, when I creat an album or an event in either program, does the event or album appears in both programs?
2. After I merge the libraries, when I import photos from a camera or the iPhone, does it automatically refreshes in either programs and the new photos appear in both programs? I guess this is a dumb question but I just wanna make sure.
3. I Have an external HD backing up my aperture library in a vault but my iPhoto library is not set to back up automatically like the vault thing in aperture. After the merging, now the vault is going to back up the whole master library?
I appreciate the help and guidance with this questions.
Proto V.
PS: I am mexican so english is my 2nd languaje, I apologize if I commited a gramatic mistake

The key question here is what versions of iPhoto and Aperture do you have?
If you have the latest vesions of both, then merging is as simply as using Aperture's File -> Import -> Library command.
Again, if you have the latest versions of both, thereafter both apps use the same library. So, new photos don't "appear in both programs", they go into the Library and you can use either app to see them.
Yes, after merging the vault will back up the Library.

Possible to Merge Aperture Libraries?

My wife and I each have our own aperture libraries that we edit photos with on separate computers. Is there a way to merge these? A good majority of the photos are duplicates, so I don't want to just export all of one and import them into the other.
Thanks for any insight.

Taylor M wrote:
My wife and I each have our own aperture libraries that we edit photos with on separate computers. Is there a way to merge these? A good majority of the photos are duplicates, so I don't want to just export all of one and import them into the other.
Sorry but I am unclear on the question. What, exactly, do you mean by merge?
If you want to synch two Libraries, Aperture does not currently allow that. It sounds like you want a multi-user system, and in the area of DAM such systems typically cost 10x what a single user system costs so be careful what you wish for.
However, IMO a single-user two-computer solution is badly needed. Go to "Feedback" under the Aperture menu and ask Apple to formally faciltate the synching of a laptop and a desktop computer.
Your best workaround may be to create and share Projects between the two computers.
Good luck!
-Allen Wicks

Plugin to import Aperture librairies does not release the memory used by the librairy after the import is completed

Let suppose I import a 30GB Aperture Library into LR which is on my HD. After the importation, if I send the imported library to the Trash and clear the Trash the disk space is not released by LR. So after a few importations I get the message that I do not have enough space on my HD to copy another library on the HD from an external drive which contains many Aperture libraries.

Casita17, I recommend you evaluate ssprengel's questions and advice. Please read the following below, as we don't want you to lose images! I fear that you may be using a "referenced" library in Aperture, and this is the reason your disk space is not being released. I would NOT RECOMMEND breaking your library into pieces for now. You may very likely lose critical linkages, especially in albums. If you have a number of Aperture libraries to begin with, then never mind. Just be aware, Lightroom users generally recommend using only one lightroom catalog, which it sounds like you're doing.
Lets forget your system drive for now. Do you have two times the disk space on your photos drive? If not, do you have another drive laying around with as much space? I recommend you make a backup before you continue.
I'm not quite sure what approach your are using, but I think the root cause of your dilemma exists because of how Aperture and Lightroom manage and store your images. It may help to post what actions you take, step by step, and include the error messages.
You may already know some of these concepts, but lets leave no stone unturned.
First, Aperture uses "libraries", which contain all metadata and previews. These images may be stored within the database (managed images), outside the database (referenced images), or a combination. Can you apply a filter to your all photos selection, and tell us how many managed and references images you have?
Please read this for a better explanation:
http://www.lifeafterphotoshop.com/managed-vs-referenced-files-in-aperture/
Second, Lightroom's catalog is like an Aperture library. Only ALL images are stored externally, "referenced" in Aperture parlance.
You should be able to create the Lightroom Catalog on any drive. However, where you eventually store your images depends on what options you choose in the plugin when importing these images.
Any "managed" photos in Aperture WILL BE copied to the location you specify in the plugin. Any "referenced" files MAY OR MAY NOT BE copied to the location. They may be copied, or they they may remain in place, depending what options you select in the plugin.
Not sure I follow where you have your aperture library, images, and where you eventually want to store your Lightroom catalog, and where you want to store your lightroom images. I'd suggest not breaking up your Aperture library.
If you are short on disk space, I suggest making a backup. Then, select all photos and change them from managed to referenced, which will relocate the photos from within the library, to outside the library, preferably on the same drive. Then, create a Lightroom catalog, wherever you have room.
Run the plugin and choose the option NOT to copy the files. This way, it will leave them in place on your photo drive. Some images may be copied to the lightroom masters destination any way, so you may want to choose another location on your photo drive in the plugin import options anyway.
When the migration finishes, you can delete the Aperture library, which will not remove all that much, and will not make much more space available. And do NOT delete the image location you designated in Aperture, because you'll now be using it for Lightroom. But this way, you'll be able to keep your space usage under control.
But KEEP your backup, even after the migration, JUST IN CASE!

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