Using Apperture and IPHOTO

I want to use both of these applications and I have a question-
If I import my photos into Aperture and then import them into Iphoto from Aperture does it create a 2nd file or does it use the same main file?
If there is a way to set it up to do this I'd really appreciate it!

Welcome to the Apple Discussions.
Why use both applications? There is really nothing to be gained by doing this except a complex workflow. iPhoto is quite unaware of anything you do to the photos in Aperture. Aperture can import a Library from iPhoto and thereafter is quite unaware of any changes you make in it. So, it's very easy to see how the same photo can have multiple versions stretched over two apps and for what?
Can I strongly urge you to decide which app you want to use to Manage and Post-Process your photos. If you then want to share the output with the other app we can help you do that.
If I import my photos into Aperture and then import them into Iphoto from Aperture does it create a 2nd file or does it use the same main file?
This depends on whether you are using a Referenced or Managed Library in either app.
Regards
TD

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