Unable to import keywords into iPhoto 8
I have some photos (.jpg) in 2 particular folders which display keywords when I right click on them and choose "get info", but when I import them into iphoto 8, the keywords are not imported. The strange thing is that the keywords in most of my other photos do get imported into iphoto 8, and even a few of the other photos in the same folder as the ones whose keywords don't get imported are imported.
I cannot see any difference in parameters between those photos whose keywords do get imported into iPhoto 8, and those which don't.
Any idea why that might be the case?
Thanks in advance
Welcome to the Apple Discussions. How were those keywords added to the image files. iPhoto only reads the ITPC keywords so if those keywords were not added to that field by some application they will not be recognized.
TIP: For insurance against the iPhoto database corruption that many users have experienced I recommend making a backup copy of the Library6.iPhoto (iPhoto.Library for iPhoto 5 and earlier) 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 created an Automator workflow application (requires Tiger or later), 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. It's compatible with iPhoto 6 and 7 libraries and Tiger and Leopard. iPhoto does not have to be closed to run the application, just idle. You can download it at Toad's Cellar. Be sure to read the Read Me pdf file.≤br>
Note: There now an Automator backup application for iPhoto 5 that will work with Tiger or Leopard.
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ExifTool Version Number : 8.50
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