Iphoto'09 won't import any photos

whenever I try to import photos it says "the following file could not be imported (the file is in an unrecognized format)"
most of the pictures i tried to import were in jpg. format which shouldn't be the problem.
please help!

Try the iPhoto forum:
https://discussions.apple.com/community/ilife/iphoto

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Option 1
Back Up and try rebuild the library: hold down the command and option (or alt) keys while launching iPhoto. Use the resulting dialogue to rebuild. Choose to Rebuild iPhoto Library Database from automatic backup.
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Download iPhoto Library Manager and use its rebuild function. This will create a new library based on data in the albumdata.xml file. Not everything will be brought over - no slideshows, books or calendars, for instance - but it should get all your albums and keywords back.
Because this process creates an entirely new library and leaves your old one untouched, it is non-destructive, and if you're not happy with the results you can simply return to your old one. .
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Welcome to the Apple Discussions.
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