Photos 4.0 vs iPhoto 9.6.1: Features and Capabilities
NOTE: due to the change in the ASC software for these forums editing user tips can destroy formatting from the old version as it did with this user tip. In its present form it is pretty much useless. Will try to redo it sometime in the new year so it's is useable.
I've created a table comparing the iPhoto features to Photos V 4.0. I've not used some of the Photos' editing features but think I've included all of them. Please feel free to let me know about those I've left out or misrepresented.
Also tell Apple what missing features you'd like restored in Photos via Apple-Photos Feedback.
iPhoto 9.6.1 vs Photos 4.0 Features
iPhoto 9.6.1Photos 4.0GENERAL
Item CountsAll items in sidebar, Events andPhotos (when Event Title selected) Total count of all items is displayed inPhotos, Places, People and Shared Album windows.The Info pane displays the number of photos in any item selected.In the Photos window the count is broken down to photos and videos at the bottom of the window.
FILE FORMATS SUPPORTEDJPEG, GIF, TIFF, PNG, PSDJPEG, GIF, TIFF, PNG, PSD, PDF, AUDIO, HEIC, HEVC
METADATA
Adjust Date and TimeYesYesBatch Title Rename with sequential nos.YesYes with user provided AppleScriptBatch Change Title, Date or DescriptionYesYes in Info pane or with user provided AppleScriptsStar RatingsYesNo (converted to keywords)FlaggedYesNo (converted to keywords)FavoriteNoYesFlag PhotoYesNoDescriptionYes - images, albums and eventsYes - images onlyKeywordsYesYesExporting MetadataOnly exports and writesmetadata to JPEG filesExports and writes metadata to JPEG andRAW files (if original exported with XMP file)
FACESYes - images, albums and eventsYes - images onlyHide face namesYes - via Info paneYes -via View menu to the Info pane
ORIGINAL IMAGE FILES
ReferencedYesYesManagedYesYesIn CloudNoYesReveal in Finder - Managed FilesYesNoReveal in Finder - Referenced FilesYesYesHidden in Events/MomentsYesYesHidden in AlbumsYesYesCan be RelinkedNoYesCan be ConsolidatedNoYes
ALBUMS
Sort Photos by Date or TitleYesYesAscending/DescendingBothBothSort Photos by Keyword, RatingYesNoSet Key PhotoYes - Events and AlbumsYes - Albums
SMART ALBUM CRITERIA
Refer to Projects (books, calendars, etc.)YesNoStar RatingsYesNo (uses keywords)
SLIDESHOWS
Sort Audio Tracks by Playing TimeYesNoSort Audio Tracks by ArtistYesNoSort Audio Tracks by SongYesNoDisplay Album Tracks with Album TitleNoYesDisplay PlaylistsYesNoSearch Audio Tracks by Album/Artist/SongYesYesNo. of Themes128Title SlideYesNoAdd Text to SlidesTitles, Descriptions, Titles andDescriptions, Dates or LocationsJust User Added Text to Each SlideShuffle slidesYes - when playingslideshow from album.NoYes if using user provided AppleScriptTransitions15 User Selectable for Some ThemesOnly the Default Transition for All Theme
BOOKS
TypesHardcover, Softcover, Wire-boundSquare (HC) , Classic (HC), SoftcoverBindingsHardcover, Softcover, Wire-boundHardbound, SoftcoverSizesHardcover (L, XL)Softcover (L,M,S),Wire-bound (L,M)Square (10x10, 8x8)Classic (13x10, 11x8.5)Softcover (8x8, 6x6)Themes1821See Theme General Layout Before SelectingYesNoOrder Books from Apple after March 31, 2016Yes, iPhoto 9.6.1 onlyYes
CALENDARS
Themes1010See Theme General Layout Before SelectingYesNoOrder Calendars from Apple after March 31, 2016Yes, iPhoto 9.6.1 onlyYes
CARDS
TypesLetterpress, Folded, FlatLetterpress, Folded, FlatOrientationLandscapePortrait, LandscapeThemesFolded - 75Flat - 75Letterpress - 31Letterpress - 31Folded/Flat - 19 PortraitFolded Flat - 17 LandscapeSee Theme General Layout Before SelectingYesNoOrder Cards from Apple after March 31, 2016Yes, iPhoto 9.6.1 onlyYes
MAPS
Add/Edit LocationsYesYesPins at LocationsYesYes - in Info pane for Albums,Smart Albums, Photos, All PhotosNo - thumbnails for Moments, Collections, YearsSingle Map for All PhotosYesYes - in small Info pane for Albums,Smart Albums, Photos, All PhotosYes - full sized for Moments, Collections, YearsCustom Names for LocationsYesNoShow Albums on MapYesNo
EDITING
Effects/Filters9 Effects:Darken, Contrast, Cooler,Saturate, Sepia, Antique, Matte,Vignette, Edge Blur, Boost, None10 Filters:None, Mono, Tonal, Noir, Fade,Chrome, Process, Transfer, InstantToolsRotate, Enhance, Fix Red-Eye,Straighten, Crop, RetouchEnhance, Rotate, Crop/Straighten,Flip, Horizontal & Vertical, Filters,Retouch, Red Eye, ExtensionsCropCrop size ratio defaults to last usedYesNoAutomatic StraightenNoYesFlipNoYesAdjust/ADJUSTMENTS•Levels •Exposure•Contrast•Saturation w/skin tone control•Definition•Highlights•Shadows•Sharpness•De-noise•Temperature•Tint•Histogram•Light: Brillance, Exposure, Highlights, Shadows,Brightness, Contrast, Black Point•Color: Saturation, Contrast, Cast•Black & White: Intensity, Neutrals, Tone, Grain• Retouch: Size• Red Eye: Size•Sharpen: Intensity, Edges, Falloff•Definition•Noise Reduction•Vignette: Strength, Radius, Softness•White Balance: Neutral Gray, Skin Tone, Temperature/Tint, Warmth•Levels (histogram) • Curves • Definition:Amount • Selective Color: Saturation, Hue, Luminance, Range • Noise Reduction: Amount Editing in slideshow modeYes - double click on the slideNoEditing in book modeYes - from contextual menuYes - from contextual menuCopy and paste adjustments between photosYesYesToggle between original and edited versionYes - Shift keyYes - M key3rd party editorYes - via preferencesYes - from drop-down contextual menuandExternal Editors For Photos
