Looking for a long term solution to archiving photos.

Here is my situation. Years ago I started loading all my photos into iPhoto and avery so often I would save a version of the current library to an external drive and start a new iPhoto library. So now I have 500 gigs of photos in 5 or so libraries. I have been a bit nervous about saving these files in the iPhoto library format. What if I don't access them for 10 years, will the latest iPhoto (or now photos) app be able to open the database from 10 or more years ago?   To add to things there are a few libraries that have some overlap so just a straight merge would cause some duplicates.
     What I would like-
               I would like to have one photos library with all my photos in it and be able to back up all these photos in some reasonable manner.
               This is what I have been considering-
               For all but current year photos. Export all photos from all old iPhotos libraries as "originals". that will give me all my photos in file format. I can then import them back into one giant photos library. I think the new photos app should be better able to handle large numbers of photos.
          For current year photos us iCloud photos and once a year export all the years photos into files and import them into the large photos library...
          Anyone have a better idea? Any problems with this plan? I haven't manipulated many photos so losing edits and other iPhoto info is not a big concern.
Thanks..
Chris

You can the merge Libraries with iPhoto Library Manager That's less work for you. The new app and iPhoto have the same capacity, about 1,000,000 items in any one Library. Just make sure you have a back up or 3 of the large library.

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I am looking for the most cost-effective long term solution for me as an self-employed interior designer. I need help making a decision: Is it reasonable to upgrade my iBook G4 (RAM, operating system)(+bigger hard drive)(+buy new rechargeable battery)(+buy new portable power adapter)?; or do I need to abandon it and buy a newer apple computer (0-2 years old)?
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Hi Cali and Welcome to Apple Discussions,
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