Trying to save space...

I assume that once I import my iphoto library to Aperture, I can move the iphoto library to the trash? I think I have multiple copies of images in various places on my hard drive...

blake65 wrote:
I assume they were being copied... I got a warning saying the import would require xxx amount of space?
When it comes to your photo library do you really want to assume anything?
To make sure that the images are really in the Aperture library before deleting the iPhoto library you should do a search in the Aperture library looking for referenced or missing masters. If they come up empty then your images were imported into Aperture and you can delete the iPhoto library.

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