How do I transfer iPhoto library?

ravenvii · Jun 28, 2006, 11:19 AM

How do I transfer a iPhoto library to another computer, and to another version of iPhoto? Is copying/moving the iPhoto photos in the Pictures folder all there is to it?

dpaanlka · Jun 28, 2006, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Raven VII

How do I transfer a iPhoto library to another computer, and to another version of iPhoto? Is copying/moving the iPhoto photos in the Pictures folder all there is to it?

Connect both Macs using a FireWire cable. On the *new* Mac you want to the files to be on, go to Applications -> Utilites -> Migration Assistant and choose your iPhoto library.

mkrishnan · Jun 28, 2006, 12:52 PM

If you want / need to do it manually for some reason, it's sufficient to either transfer your entire Pictures directory or the subfolder of it that contains your iPhoto stuff. When you boot iPhoto, it should ask you for the location of your library. If it doesn't, you can set it from the advanced preference pane, IIRC.

grantnw · Aug 23, 2008, 05:09 PM

How about if I've got an existing iphoto library? When I travel I load my photos on to my laptop and now I'm home I want to get them on to my main Mac? Thanks for any info.

skybolt · Aug 25, 2008, 12:17 PM

To Merge, you will need an app like iPhoto Library Manager. Works great for doing just that.

grantnw · Aug 26, 2008, 12:06 AM

Thanks Skybolt, I got that iPhoto Library Manager and it works a treat.
Best,
Grant

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mkrishnan Demi-God (Moderator emeritus) Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Grand Rapids, MI, USA	If you want / need to do it manually for some reason, it's sufficient to either transfer your entire Pictures directory or the subfolder of it that contains your iPhoto stuff. When you boot iPhoto, it should ask you for the location of your library. If it doesn't, you can set it from the advanced preference pane, IIRC. __________________ Mohan
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grantnw macrumors newbie Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Port Hedland, Australia	Merging iphoto How about if I've got an existing iphoto library? When I travel I load my photos on to my laptop and now I'm home I want to get them on to my main Mac? Thanks for any info.
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skybolt macrumors 6502a Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Nashville, TN, USA	To Merge, you will need an app like iPhoto Library Manager. Works great for doing just that. __________________ Mary
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Aug 26, 2008, 12:06 AM	#6
grantnw macrumors newbie Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Port Hedland, Australia	Thanks Skybolt, I got that iPhoto Library Manager and it works a treat. Best, Grant
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