Library iPhoto to Aperture

Hi,
I have now imported my iphoto Library to Aperture, to save space and speed is it recommended that I delete the library in iphoto?
Thanks

is it recommended that I delete the library in iphoto?
Have you tested thoroughly, that the import went well? I'd keep a backup of the iPhoto library on an external disk, so that you can repeat the import, just in case there have been conversion problems.
Once you are sure, that all is well, you can delete delete the iPhoto library, yes. It will not save speed, but free space.
Regards
Léonie

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