Lost iphoto images

All my images from iphotos have gone. I am not sure why. The Mac may have been switched off at the plug by mistake, I don't know if this is the reason. I regularly make back ups but can't seem to find the files on passport. Can anyone help?

If you want help you’ll need to give us more information. There are 9 different versions of iPhoto and they run on 8 different versions of the Operating System. The tricks and tips for dealing with issues vary depending on the version of iPhoto and the version of the OS. So to get help you need to give as much information as you can. Include things like:
- What version of iPhoto.
- What version of the Operating System.
- Details. As full a description of the problem as you can. For example, if you have a problem with exporting, then explain by describing how you are trying to export, and so on.
- History: Is this going on long? Has anything been installed or deleted? - Are there error messages?
- What steps have you tried already to solve the issue.
- Anything unusual about your set up? Or how you use iPhoto?
Anything else you can think of that might help someone understand the problem you have.

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Have lost iphoto images.after upgradewhich I quit.Quit/upgrade pop up keeps coming up. Press upgrade,does then returns to pop up same. Can I retieve iphotoshots?

I pressed for upgrade of my Iphoto, in a hurry, wouldn't usually just do this, anyway the pop up quit or upgrade keeps coming up. If I press upgrade it doesthis then the pop up returns saying to quit or upgrade... very circular. have no images coming up on my Iphoto when I had 1000's.your photo library will not be readable by previous versions of Iphoto.I had pressed quit....nothing happens..press upgrade the same message comes up. Can I recover my Iphoto pics and how? Can I revert to original Iphoto and library pre upgrade and how? Can I istlll something to upgrade Iphoto Library to make it compatible with Iphoto upgrade and retieve my Iphotos ?
Thanks

Whew, changes to iPhoto are ridiculous, but what OSX version are you on? 10.5.8?
Was any of iPhoto involved with an iPhone/iPad?
I'd get GraphicConverter...
http://www.lemkesoft.com/
Use it's powerful Btrowse Folder function to see what pics really exist.

Lost iphoto images upon upgrade

I have upgraded to Iphoto6. When I opened Iphoto, it asked me if I wanted to upgrade the current photos in the Iphoto. I said yes. It upgraded these and they are now in a folder.
The prior folders and slide shows still appear. However, when you try to open them the screen has a blank figure. I think it is a dash. There are not photos showing in these prior folders and slide shows.
Should these be deleted as not useful?
I guess then if I want a slide show I need to remake the slide show from the photos in the upgraded folder?
Thank you
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Duane
The photos are in a folder titled; Recovered photos. This folder is along the list of folders. Prior folders, named Brazil, etc. are still there, but they do not seem to have anything in them.
Thanks for the assisstance.
v6 uses a different file structure to v5 and earlier. Hence the empty Brazil etc. Folder.
A Note about the iPhoto Library Folder:
In this folder there are various files, which are the Library itself and some ancillary files. Then you have three folders
Originals are the photos as they were downloaded from your camera or scanner.
(ii) Modified contains edited pics, shots that you have cropped, rotated or changed in any way.
This allows the Photos -> Revert to Original command - very useful if you don't like the changes you've made.
(iii) Data holds the thumbnails the the app needs to show you the photos in the iPhoto Window.
The Standard Warning: It is strongly advised that you do not move, change or in anyway alter things in the iPhoto Library Folder as this can cause the application to fail and even lead to data loss
As to the blanks: This caused by iPhoto being unable to import these pics during the upgrade procedure. If you're sure the blanks correspond to the pics in the Recovered Folder, then delete the blanks from iPhoto and empty the iPhoto Trash. Move the Recovered Folder to the desktop and try re-import the pics from there.
Regards
TD

Recovering lost iPhoto images??

Hi all,
I'm a complete idiot here! I thought I had backed everything up before I upgraded to leopard, and I did. The one thing I forgot, was probably the most important--
Does anyone know if it is possible to recover an iPhoto library after upgrading to leopard?
I know this is desperate, and to make matters worse - I did a clean install, erasing what was previously on my hard drive.
Thank you so much to anyone who can provide some input!

I am confused, do you have a copy of your iPhoto library on your backup? If so, you should be able to just copy the library back to your computer. When you start iPhoto, hold down the option key which will give you the option of creating a new iPhoto library or choosing an existing one. Click on the option to choose one and navigate to the library you just copied over. It should open without any problems.
If any on the other hand, you do not have a copy of the library on the backup disk, you might be out of luck. Sorry.

Lost iphoto, cant install again

I have lost iphoto, it is no where to be found and some kind soul from here advised me to reinstall. I cant. Help, please
Heres what I tried:
Installation disk 1- it restarts as it should. Then I get a window that says welcome to Mac 0s x. There are a variety of choices including "read before you install and also install mac os x". I click on that one. Then I go around again with the restart and the exact same list of choices.
On disk 2 I select the additional application pkg, get an installation window and select the HD as my destination. Then I get the following msg
A newer version of Additional Applications (version 1.0.0.6.547) already exists on the volume HD
This software does not allow older versions to be installed on top of newer versions
so I Cancel
Since I am wondering where the additional applications are I ask the FIND to locate them for me. Apparently there arent any because FInd cant find them.
I am wondering exactly what my problem is and do I need professional help.
I tried the disk utility program to verify and repair permissions and got 200 pages of information (example :Permissions differ on ./Applications/Internet Explorer.app/Contents/Resources/English.lproj/Help/Images/Icon_folder.gif, should be -rw-rw-r-- , they are -rwxrwxrwx
Owner and group corrected on ./Applications/Internet )
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Thank you silly rabbit but I still have trouble. I did install Pacifist and everything looked fine BUT There is an Iphoto icon in my hd/ applications and it says its an application(as opposed to folder,document). When I click on it it looks like it is open just for a couple of seconds i see the rainbow spinner then switches back to finder or the open application.
I threw it all out (Pacifist) and emptied the trash. I restarted and installed it again. Then I installed IPhoto again. Looks good, its in the applications and clicking on it brings it up to appear to be an open application. I see edit (rotate, arrange photos, set title, etc.)
I connect camera Iphoto opens, looks good
tell it to import photos and it quits there was a msg but I didnt get it
I undid the camera and shut down and restarted.Iphoto flashes in the finder then nothing
iphoto is in application folder--i checked -but when I click on it it just flashes again and goes right back to finder
Now I install Panther (10.3.9) figuring it will install IPhoto since nothing else did. Here"s what happened:
click on iphoto and it asks if I want iphoto to open when I attach the camera YES
attach camera------nothing detach
attach camera iphoto opens
click on import
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attachc camera iphoto opens
click on import
iphoto unexpectedly quits detach camera
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LOST IPHOTO CAN I REORDER BOOKS

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You can reorder exact reorders within 40 days
http://www.apple.com/support/photoservices/ordering_options/
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Lost all images in Keynotes for your college lectures

Hello,
I spent a great amount of time developing 15 keynotes for an art history course. I've upgraded to a new macbook (early 2013 retina) and bought the Keynote 09 5.3 .
Now I've lost all images on my slides? This is infuriating! I copied the folder of presentations to an external drive. They also do not show up when accessed from the old macbook using the drive. Nothing is corrupted on the external drive but these keynotes.
I see images on the thumbnails. But the slides show placeholders.
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All Images is not a location. It's a list.
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.
If that fails:
Option 2
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, faces and places 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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TD

HT201250 How do I restore iPhoto images from Time Machine?

I lost some images from iPhoto '08 (v 7.15) while exporting images. I let the battery run down on my laptop. I do have iPhoto with the same images backed up with time machine; I located them; how do I restore the images?

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TD

After upgrading to Yosemite I have lost iPhoto. It has a cross through it in Finder, but I clicked on it and I was directed to download the latest version from the App store, but it is not available in the Australian store. Can anyone help?

After upgrading to Yosemite I have lost iPhoto. It has a cross through it in Finder, but I clicked on it and I was directed to download the latest version from the App store, but it is not available in the Australian store. Can anyone please help? I am not an advanced user and I would like my photos back, having had no idea I would lose iPhoto in the upgrade!

Thanks petermac87...but for some reason, the only purchases showing are OS. So assuming iPhoto is in Mountain Lion, I was hoping to look under Hidden Items there as you suggested, but there is no option for that. Only option is to download Mountain Lion again, not iPhoto specifically. Any ideas welcome!

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IPhoto images missing in Edit window after importing iPhoto albums folder

A friend of mine with new macbook tried to import her iPhoto images from an external hardrive. She move it to her user photo album and then i believe she tried to point to it after launching iphoto. She told me there were some options windows popping up and she does not remember what they said but the current result is that many of her photos do not appear when she clicks on the thumb nails to edit them: said there is a grey field with a questin mark.
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Todd
The question mark shows up when the link between the thumbnail in the iPhoto Window loses the location of the file it points to.
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As your friend now sees.
Unless your friend nows exactly what changes she has made, I'm afraid the best way to fix this is to start again, importing from your originals folder.
There are comprehensive instructions for moving the iPhoto Library Folder in the Help, or if you need more you can most on here.
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TS3195 My mac mini (Snow Leopard, v10.6.8) does not acknowledge my iphone 4, iphone 4s or ipad2 in iPhoto, Image Capture, iSync or Preview but it does in iTunes. I am at a loss for importing photos, short of emailing them. Glitch with OS X 10.6.8 ?

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Make a note of the size of the iPhoto library in your Time Machine backups.
Close Time Machine
Click the Finder icon at the lower left of the dock on the Mac's screen
Open the Pictures folder
Click on the iPhoto Library to highlight it
Click the gear icon above the window and click Get Info
Note the size of the iPhoto library
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Hello there, FrancesCech.
The following iPhone Troubleshooting Assistant should help with what to do with your situation:
Apple - Support - iPhone - Restore Troubleshooting Assistant
http://www.apple.com/support/iphone/assistant/restore/
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