So I am currently migrating all of my files from my windows based pc to my macbook. Anyway I have all of my files in a folder on my mac desktop. One of the files is all of my photos. I currently transfered all of my photos from the folder to iPhoto. My question is...can I delete the photos folder on my desktop now that all my photos are in iPhoto?
Got a tip for us?
Let us know
Become a MacRumors Supporter for $50/year with no ads, ability to filter front page stories, and private forums.
iPhoto vs Photos in Folder
- Thread starter surfer99
- Start date
- Sort by reaction score
If the "Copy files to iPhoto library when adding to library" in iPhoto preferences -> Advanced is checked (and you've noticed a strong growth in the iPhoto Library folder 
), then yes.
I would however burn them onto a DVD or make some other form of backup first. You can never have too many different backups of your images...
), then yes.I would however burn them onto a DVD or make some other form of backup first. You can never have too many different backups of your images...
If the "Copy files to iPhoto library when adding to library" in iPhoto preferences -> Advanced is checked (and you've noticed a strong growth in the iPhoto Library folder
I would however burn them onto a DVD or make some other form of backup first. You can never have too many different backups of your images...
agreed, I learned the hard way. went to a leafs game and got a TON of photos and lost them all in a hd crash... along with some good wedding pictures i took for a cousin.