Recovered photos - how do I get them onto my computer?

Question

Hi,
My computer crashed and burned recently and all was recovered from DriveSavers. However - I have no idea how to get the recovered photos into my new computer - much less see them.
How do I do this?
Thanks in advance!

Answer 1

Where are these recovered image files? Are then on CD's? They do have the jpg extension on them, right? If so, all you need to do is create a new iPhoto library and import them. Just don't put them inside the iPhoto Library folder to import. They must be outside that folder. If they are on CD, drag them from the CD to the Desktop - put them in a folder if not already in one on the CD. Then import the folder into iPhoto.
Do you Twango?
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 written 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. You can download it at Toad's Cellar. Be sure to read the Read Me pdf file.