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Q: iPhoto library too old for Aperture?

I am trying to import my iPhoto 11 library into Aperture 3 and am receiving the error message saying it must be version 7 or above.  Anyone else experiencing this?

Thanks

J

iMac, Mac OS X (10.7.4)

Posted on Jun 14, 2012 4:12 AM

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  • by Terence Devlin,

    Terence Devlin Terence Devlin Jun 14, 2012 6:04 AM in response to macboydesign
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    Jun 14, 2012 6:04 AM in response to macboydesign

    Try rebuild the iPhoto Library.

     

    Option 1

    Back Up and try rebuild the library: hold down the command and option (or alt) keys while launching iPhoto. Use the resulting dialogue to rebuild. Choose to Rebuild iPhoto Library Database from automatic backup.

     

    If that fails:

     

    Option 2

    Download iPhoto Library Manager and use its rebuild function. This will create a new library based on data in the albumdata.xml file. Not everything will be brought over - no slideshows, books or calendars, for instance - but it should get all your albums and keywords back.

     

    Because this process creates an entirely new library and leaves your old one untouched, it is non-destructive, and if you're not happy with the results you can simply return to your old one. .

     

    Regards

     

    TD

  • by macboydesign,

    macboydesign macboydesign Jun 14, 2012 6:53 AM in response to Terence Devlin
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    Jun 14, 2012 6:53 AM in response to Terence Devlin

    Hi Terence

    Many thanks for your reply!!  I'm in the office at the moment but will try it when I get home and let you know if it has been successful.

     

    Thanks again very much

     

    J

  • by macboydesign,

    macboydesign macboydesign Jun 14, 2012 10:33 AM in response to Terence Devlin
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    Jun 14, 2012 10:33 AM in response to Terence Devlin

    Hi Terence

    No luck i'm afraid, neither worked.  Very very odd and very frustrating.

     

    Many thanks

    J