Q: Aperture import iPhoto library, no duplicates
Merging iPhoto libraries into a single Aperture library risks duplicate images. Multiple iPhoto libraries might contain the same image.
According to the online manual there is a command 'File > Import > iPhoto Library' that would allow the 'Do not import duplicates' option. This command does not seem to exist in the current version of Aperture.
This may be a way to do this -
Right or control click on the iPhoto library to 'Show Package Contents'. Move the Masters folder out of the package.
In Aperture, click the Import arrow icon and navigate to the Masters folder. This allows selection of the 'Do not import duplicates' checkbox.
Then perhaps run Duplicate Annihilator on the Aperture library. Use the option to label any duplicates and originals. Flag the originals and search for keywords 'original' and 'duplicate' to verify.
Any comments on this - will it work?
Mac mini, Mac OS X (10.7.4), MacMini mid 2011, with external DAC
Posted on Jun 9, 2013 6:26 PM
The option of 'Do not import duplicates' when importing a library seems to have disappeared. Following that recommended procedure seems to add all images, rather than a consolidation that would not add duplicates.
Aperture is checking for duplicates by default. When it recognized duplicates, you will be prompted if Aperture should add the library (import the dulicates) or merge the library (keep one of the duplicates).
You can either keep the imported version or the other version.
The only snag is - as I pointed out above - Aperture has very restrictive rules what constitutes a duplicate. Only exact duplicates (same filename, same size and image format) will be recognized as duplicates.
Posted on Jun 10, 2013 8:55 AM