Transfering IPhoto Libraries

Hi how do i transfer an iphoto library from an old mac with iphoto 08 to a new mac with iphoto 11. I tried networking the two macs and dragging the iphoto library but it always says that there isn't enough space. I checked though and there is more than enough space to do so.

You're going about it the correct way, dragging the library into the Pictures folder on the new Mac.
Post the exact error message or a screenshot of it?
How much free space is there on the new Mac? How are you networked: hardwire or wireless?
OT

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Transferring iPhoto Libraries

Hello,
I am upgrading from a Mac G4, OS 10.3.9, iPhoto 5.0.4 to an iMac 21", OS 10.6.7, iPhoto 9.1.1. How should I transfer the iPhoto libraries from the G4 to the iMac? I do not plan to use Migration Assistant.
Also, I am puzzled that the new OS Finder window no longer includes Pictures, Movies, etc. on the left side, instead it has All Images, All Movies, etc. Any explanation for this?
Thanks for your help!
Mike

Mike:
Just connect the two Macs and manually drag your iPhoto Library folders to the Pictures folder on your iMac.
As for the items in the left hand pane type Command+, while in the Finder and make sure the items under Places are all checked. The drag the folders/items you want to be in the Places area into that pane.
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I need some help transferring all iPhoto libraries over to the new photos app

I need to transfer iPhoto libraries to photos app on osx Yosemite?

HI,
Maybe try it this way this is what I did with mine because I did not migrate and didn't know about that either.
Photos application for Mac Instructions that might help!
On your iPad,iPhone keep the iCloud on in settings for Photos.
if you have not opened the New Photos application yet to have it transfer your photos from iPhoto let it Transfer the Pictures.
once you have all the pictures from iPhoto to Photos then in Photos go to Preferences
there is general and iCloud tab and go to the iCloud and only uncheck the iCloud button that will make it so it doesn't sync with your iPhone and iPad for Photos.
Then in Photos go up to View and press show sidebar because with that view you can move your pictures easier to albums snd delete or move any pictures or make new albums
For Duplicates if you have a big pile in a row and I mean not like every other picture of the same pictures on the keyboard Hold down the shift button. or the other way is to Hold down the Command buttom that is right by the space bar then on the trackpad or mouse click once on the picture you want to delete and do a bunch at a time then on the last picture of that pile either right click the picture and delete or go up to the edit button which is next to file on the top left and click delete in edit.
when you are all done with moving around your pictures or whatever go back to Preferences and turn on iCloud and make sure you have the optimize Mac Storage and then you are done! I hope this makes sense and works for you! here are the 2 pictures I'm talking about in settings.

HT1229 How can i combine two iPhoto libraries together?

Hi all,
I am just transferring all my music and photos new a new computer and have photos in two separate libraries. Is there an easy way to combine these?
One is a folder from pre '08 and the other is a package from post '08.
Any assistance would be great. Thanks

fsumax wrote:
I exported the photos from one library into a folder and imported them into the library I wanted as a default. Then deleted the library I did not want to keep. It worked well.
Not really
You did not merge libraries - you now have one version of the photos in the old library with some (probably not all) metadata - the only possible ways to actually merge iPhoto libraries is using Aperture or IPLM - exporting is not an option to merge libraries - it is a way to include a selected version of a photo in another library
LN

Multiple iPhoto libraries on my ext hard drive back up

Hi I have a problem with multiple iPhoto libraries on my ext hard drive back up They are different sizes and large 120gb Is there any way I can rationalise the libraries without the risk of losing data? My iPhoto library on the Mac appears to be complete but with >200gb of photos I cannot be sure.

I upgraded to Lion OS and suffered multiple crashes necessitating a complete rebuild of the system - reformat the main hard drive and install Lion OS from a disk In an effort to be absolutely sure I didn't lose data I have been overenthusiastic in transferring photos to the backup disk dragging and dropping files that contained images as well as a full transfer of "mymac" before reformating. Time machine backup was not realistic as this was the one operation which caused most of the "hangs" System now appears to be working well with Lion OS but I have masses of duplicate jpeg files in multiple folders and libraries - I am considering purchasing Duplicate Annihilator to deal with the duplicates then perhaps I should try to merge the libraries with iPhoto manager?

Multiple iPhoto libraries & on MobileMe Gallery on iPad

I have multiple iPhoto libraries on my Mac (multiple work related project libraries & personal library). I'd like to be able to view them on an iPad. Is that going to be possible? If not, I'm hoping that MobileMe galleries will sync to the iPad. Does anyone know if either of these options is possible?

I upgraded to Lion OS and suffered multiple crashes necessitating a complete rebuild of the system - reformat the main hard drive and install Lion OS from a disk In an effort to be absolutely sure I didn't lose data I have been overenthusiastic in transferring photos to the backup disk dragging and dropping files that contained images as well as a full transfer of "mymac" before reformating. Time machine backup was not realistic as this was the one operation which caused most of the "hangs" System now appears to be working well with Lion OS but I have masses of duplicate jpeg files in multiple folders and libraries - I am considering purchasing Duplicate Annihilator to deal with the duplicates then perhaps I should try to merge the libraries with iPhoto manager?

Images Missing From iPhoto Libraries, but Show up in iPhoto

I am using iPhoto 6.05 on an Intel Core 2 Duo.
I transferred my files from my old iMac using the transfer program with my old iMac in target disk mode.
When I look for individual images in the Pictures folder, the names of my iPhoto Libraries are there and the years/months/days are there, but nothing shows up in the folders. Yet, when I open iPhoto, my pictures are there in my Albums.
Any suggestions as to what to do. I have rebuilt my iPhoto library using command + option keys when opening iPhoto.
Thanks!

L Briggs
Is there a way to change how they are displayed in Finder?
No. And don't try. 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.
Have you just upgraded from v5 to v6?
Here's how the iPhoto Library Folder is laid out:
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.
People usually want to re-arrange the iPhoto Library Folder because they're afraid they won't be able to find a shot if they need it. There are three ways (at least) to get files from the iPhoto Window.
1. Drag and Drop: Drag a photo from the iPhoto Window to the desktop, there iPhoto will make a full-sized copy of the pic.
2. File -> Export: Select the files in the iPhoto Window and go File -> Export. The dialogue will give you various options, including altering the format, naming the files and changing the size.
3. Show File: Right- (or Control-) Click on a pic and in the resulting dialogue choose 'Show File'. A Finder window will pop open with the file already selected.
Regards
TD

Transferring IPhoto from old to new computer

Hello:
I am having problems transferring my IPhoto album from my old computer to my new computer
Old computer
• MacbookPro 2.6Ghz Intel Core Duo
• OSX v 10.7.5
• IPhoto v 9.4.2
New Computer
• MacBookPro 2.6GHz Intel Core i7
• OSX v 10.8.2
• IPhoto v 9.4.2
Both computers Pictures albums and IPhoto Libraries permissions are are set to "read and write" for administrator and everyone. File sharing is on in System Preferences.
When I try to copy from the old to the new computer, I get message "Items can’t be copied to “Pictures” because you don’t have permission to read them". I have done the IPhoto "repair permission" on both computers and still cannot copy my IPhoto album from my old to new computer. What now? This is very frustrating :-(

Where on the new computer are you trying to copy to? Try changing the destination to the Desktop.
Another approach would be to connect the two Macs together with the old MBP in Firewire Target Disk Mode. Then see if you can copy the library without the permissions error.
OT

Consolidating iPhoto libraries form different versions of OSX to an external HD.

Getting a new MacPro.
I have iPhoto content in Leopard, SnowLeopard and LION. I want to transfer all of these files onto one external backup drive so that I can consolidate all of them into one library. Where should I look and what files need to be transferred?
Is there an APP that will assist in consolidating all of these into one iPhoto library in Mavericks?

Where should I look and what files need to be transferred?
Where - only you know that - look whre the iPhoto libraries are
What - each iPhoto library - there are no files or parts - an iPhoto library is a single entity with no user servicable part in it - simply drag intact iPhoto libraries to the new external hard drive (each will have to have different names or be in different folders so as not to interfear with each other)
Is there an APP that will assist in consolidating all of these into one iPhoto library in Mavericks?
Either Aperture or iPhoto Library Manager - http://www.fatcatsoftware.com/iplm/ - can merge libraries
LN

New 21.5" imac & old g5 - transferring iphoto & itunes without other junk

I just rec'd a new 21.5" iMac. My old G5 holds all of my iTunes and 4000 photos in iPhoto
I ran the migration assistant to transfer iTunes and iPhoto libraries to the new 21.5
Instead of iTunes & iPhoto data transferring, my new 21.5 is unnecessarily loaded with all of the "junk" my daughter has loaded onto the old G5 over the years
There is NOTHING important to lose on my new 21.5, and I'd appreciate deleting all of the newly imported "junk" - all important data is still on my G5, so an "erase and install" would at least start me back at the beginning.
I inserted the Mac OS X Install DVD with the intention of running an "erase and install" but couldn't find the "Select a Destination" pane as my "Everything Mac" booklet instructed.
So, now I've unnecessarily reinstalled Mac OS X on my disk "Macintosh HD" and still have all of the junk, but none of the intended transferred data (my music & photos!)
*I couldn't determine which discussion area was appropriate for this post - if I should move it, please let me know - thank you!*

raalex wrote:
Now to figure out how to move only my 4000 photos in iPhoto and my iTunes library
The structure of the iTunes folders has changed from that used by your old computer. If you just copy everything as is from the old computer, you won't be using the new structure (iTunes Media). iTunes will still work though but if you are fanatical about preserving all the changes in Snow Leopard, you'll move things carefully to see where they should be placed. I actually went into the iTunes application on Snow Leopard when the libraries were empty and then acquired a sample song, book, movie, etc to see where they were loaded in the structure. iTunes doesn't show the folder name you are going to have until you feed it some content via iTunes app. Unfortunately I cannot describe the folder hierarchy since that machine has been returned to Apple but you could quickly do the same thing I did. Or perhaps someone here will post the iTunes folder hierarchy (including the Mobile Apps).

HT1229 I have several iPhoto libraries. How can I combine them to make one?e new library?

I have several iPhoto libraries. How can I combine them to make one?

iPhoto Library Manager - http://www.fatcatsoftware.com/iplm/ -
or the current version of Aperture can merge libaries from the current version of iPhoto
LN

Have THREE iPhoto Libraries...How can I combine them? Plus most ALIASES!

I have read some of the forum topics that I hope can help me. I have iPhoto 2 and when I messed up my iBook OS 10.2.8, I lost the iPhoto ( about 2K pictures :-()
Now i have the 'puter back but still missing the iPhoto. I have found Three(3) iPhoto Libraries with "Find"...all are just labeled "iPhoto Library".NONE have numbers after the iPhoto Library...each has a different amount of "items" listed as being in the folder. 156 items, 126 items, and 30 items . ALL have photos NOT in the other Library folders.
All three have different pathways:
156 items:(user name)/Desktop 2/iPhoto folder-12/07**/iPhoto Library;
127 items:(user name)/Desttop 2/iPoto folder1/26/08**all alias/ iPhoto Library;
30 items: (user name)/Pictures 2/iPhoto 2/iPhoto Library.
My question is:
1. Is there a simple way to combine these so I have ONE iPhoto Library with ALL the photos in it???
2. Most, not all, of the photos are "Aliases" but I can see the photos in "Preview"..but can't move them into an iPhoto blank folder.
I gather I need to solve the "Alias" problem FIRST? right?I need to match the "Aliases" with their originals...
Then hopefully move photos into the largest iPhoto Library with the 156 items in it. Is there a simple way to do this???

OK...so I now have the MAJOR iPhoto Lib. I thought I'd lost (thanks to all your help steerin' me in the right direction).:-)
I want to get the photos FROM the other two smaller Libraries and switch them to the BIG Lib. I now have....Is there a KB that will tell me how to do that...without having to move the BIG Library I have retrieved???
Like, can I move the smaller Lib.s to the desktop and take out the photos by dragging them into the BIG iPhoto Lib.?...as there are many duplicates in the two smaller Lib.s that I don't need to add to the BIG iPhoto Library.
The iPhoto Help " Switching between photo libraries"sez
"1. Quit iPhoto;
2. Rename your current Photo Library folder in the Finder or move it to a new location on your HD.;
3 Open iPhoto;
4 Click Find Library;
5.Choose the library you want to display.;
6. Click open.
The library appears in the iPhoto viewing area."
I DO NOT want to switch between lib.s, I want to MOVE photos FROM the smaller lib.s to the BIG iPhoto Library, so I will have only ONE iPhoto Lib. to deal with.Consolidation NOT switching....
Am I making sense here?????

Multiple iPhoto Libraries

I have over 25,000 photos and use several iPhoto libraries to manage and organize them. One library lives on my Powerbook 17" hard drive and the others are on external FW800 drives.
Because I take so many photos away from home, I usually import photos to my Powerbook library temporarily, then transfer them to one of the libraries I have on the external HDs in my studio and delete them from the PB.
One library consists only of photos I have taken for a client, another contains family photos, a third one is abstract and artistic photos, a fourth is all antique cars, a fifth all nudes, etc...
I would like to be able to include some photo albums from each library on my 60G iPod Color. Is there a way to do this without combining all of my photos into the same library?
I guess what I am asking is: is it possible to get photos from multiple libraries on the same iPod at the same time? if so, how?
If not, is there a way for me to create an iPhoto library that consists of photo aliases (I don't want to import duplicates of the photos to include on the iPod) and then use that library to sync with the iPod?
PB G4 17, G3 Pismo, Yosemite, iMacDV Mac OS X (10.4.1)

you should probably post this question in the iPhoto Forum
http://discussions.apple.com/category.jspa?categoryID=143

I am migrating to a new iMac via TimeMachine back up. My iPhoto libraries are on external drive. I'd like to migrate only the internal hard drive data to the new internal Drive then just plug in iPhoto library drive. Is this going be a problem?

I am migrating to a new iMac via TimeMachine back up. My iPhoto libraries are on an external drive. Both drives are backed up on Time Machine. I'd like to migrate only the old internal hard drive data to the new internal Drive and then just plug in iPhoto library drive to the new iMac. This would save having to transfer several hundred GBs of data. Will this work using Set Up Assistant?

Your user account on the new Mac must have a different UID than on the old one. See the pink box in Problems after using Migration Assistant for an explanation.
You'll need to change the permissions on the iPhoto library on the external HD. Do a Get Info on it, click the padlock at the bottom of the Sharing & Permissions section of the Info window and enter your Admin password.
Then click the plus sign, select the user account you want on the next screen, and click Select. Then change Read only to Read & Write for that user via the little arrows. Finally, click the "gear" icon and select Apply to enclosed items. That may take a few mintutes on a large library.

Trying to backup one of my iPhoto libraries I keep getting a error message that basically says that the file could not be backed up because there is another file on the external drive with the same name, etc. There is no other file.

While trying to copy one of my iPhoto libraries to an external hard drive I get the following error message "You can’t copy “iPhoto Library old” because it has the same name as another item on the destination volume, and that volume doesn’t distinguish between upper- and lowercase letters in filenames." There is no other file on the external drive with this name. I have asked this question before and was told that there are some duplicate photos (files) in my library and I needed to go to "show file contents" and look at certain files to find duplicates and delete the duplicates. I did all of this and the library will still not copy and always stops copying in the exact same place on each attempt. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

You've been deleting your actual Photos.
Don't change anything in the iPhoto Library Folder via the Finder or any other application. iPhoto depends on the structure as well as the contents of this folder. Moving things, renaming things, deleting them or otherwise making changes will prevent iPhoto from working and could even cause you to damage or lose your photos.
Best way forward now is to recover the surviving Originals from this library and start over from scratch.
Regards
TD

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