Iphoto 08 won't export modified version

Hi!
I'm having some real trouble here. I modify my photos in iPhoto, but when I export the pics, it exports the ORIGINAL version, not the modified version.
I've even gone into the iPhoto library package and found the 'Modified' folder for my photos, and they're the SAME as well! I have NO idea what is going on here. The only copy of the actually modified photos that I can find is the thumbnails in the 'Data' folder inside the iPhoto library package.
Any ideas??
Thanks so much!

paxrasmussen:
Welcome to the Apple Discussions. Are you able to get the modified version if you just drag from the thumbnail to the desktop? Or is it not working that way as well as the File->Export method?
Try rebiulding the library as follow: launch iPhoto with the Command+Option keys depressed and follow the instructions to rebuild the library. Select the option to rebuild just the database.
Happy New Year
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.

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