HT204655: Updating from iPhoto to Photos for OS X

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Johannes666

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Q: Is Iphoto gone ? i want it back!

After i updatet to Yosmemite 10.10.3 i cant open Iphoto Application, it yust tels me that i need to update it from mac app store, but in the store there is no Iphoto..

Anyone ?

MacBook Air (13-inch Mid 2013), OS X Yosemite (10.10.3)

Posted on Apr 14, 2015 3:13 AM

I have this question too

Terence Devlin

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Go to the App Store and check out the Purchases List. If iPhoto is there then it will be v9.6.1

If it is there, then drag your existing iPhoto app (not the library, just the app) to the trash

Install the App from the App Store.

Sometimes iPhoto is not visible on the Purchases List. it may be hidden. See this article for details on how to unhide it.

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4928

One question often asked: Will I lose my Photos if I reinstall?

iPhoto the application and the iPhoto Library are two different parts of the iPhoto programme. So, reinstalling the app should not affect the Library. BUT you should always have a back up before doing this kind of work. Always.

Posted on Apr 14, 2015 11:21 AM

Q: Is Iphoto gone ? i want it back!

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by D1no,

D1no Apr 14, 2015 3:17 AM in response to Johannes666
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Apr 14, 2015 3:17 AM in response to Johannes666

check your applications - it should still be there ...
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by Johannes666,

Johannes666 Apr 14, 2015 3:25 AM in response to D1no
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Apr 14, 2015 3:25 AM in response to D1no

Hi. Thanks for a quick reply. In applications it i have this icon
When i trie to open it it just tels me that i need to update iphoto from Appstore. but i cant finde any updates. and i cant finde the iphoto application in App Store eater.
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by petermac87,Helpful

petermac87 Apr 14, 2015 11:21 AM in response to Johannes666
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Apr 14, 2015 11:21 AM in response to Johannes666

It will be in your Purchases list in the App Store. It may be under 'Hidden Purchases' from where you originally purchased it. Downloading it again will give you the latest (and last) version.

Cheers

Pete
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by Terence Devlin,Apple recommended

Terence Devlin Apr 14, 2015 11:21 AM in response to Johannes666
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Apr 14, 2015 11:21 AM in response to Johannes666

Go to the App Store and check out the Purchases List. If iPhoto is there then it will be v9.6.1

If it is there, then drag your existing iPhoto app (not the library, just the app) to the trash

Install the App from the App Store.

Sometimes iPhoto is not visible on the Purchases List. it may be hidden. See this article for details on how to unhide it.

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4928

One question often asked: Will I lose my Photos if I reinstall?

iPhoto the application and the iPhoto Library are two different parts of the iPhoto programme. So, reinstalling the app should not affect the Library. BUT you should always have a back up before doing this kind of work. Always.
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by Johannes666,

Johannes666 Apr 14, 2015 11:09 AM in response to Terence Devlin
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Apr 14, 2015 11:09 AM in response to Terence Devlin

Hi..

I have deleted Iphoto.
Now i can see the Iphoto in the appstore. but when i push "download" it say "This is not available right now" try later..

Maby i just have to wait until Apple fix the problem
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by Katt97,

Katt97 Apr 23, 2015 8:48 PM in response to Johannes666
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Apr 23, 2015 8:48 PM in response to Johannes666

It's now 4/23 and iPhoto is showing as not available for download or updates to the MAC.
Does this mean that I can't open my libraries unless I use Photos?
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by Terence Devlin,

Terence Devlin Apr 23, 2015 10:31 PM in response to Katt97
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Apr 23, 2015 10:31 PM in response to Katt97

Have you tried the solution, in this thread, that's worked for everybody else?
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by Johannes666,

Johannes666 Apr 23, 2015 10:38 PM in response to Terence Devlin
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Apr 23, 2015 10:38 PM in response to Terence Devlin

Hi

none of the Solutions in this thread helped me
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by richardfromredhill,

richardfromredhill Apr 23, 2015 11:56 PM in response to Johannes666
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Apr 23, 2015 11:56 PM in response to Johannes666

I had the same problem, worse - I can't import photos from my camera since upgrading to 10.10.3.

The good news is that I have found iPhoto lurking under PICTURES and now re-named as PHOTO LIBRARY. I opened it and there it was in the old format. All my photos were there too. The bad news is it still won't recognise the jpg files on my camera!!!
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by breannefromottawa,

breannefromottawa Jul 23, 2015 8:29 AM in response to Johannes666
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Jul 23, 2015 8:29 AM in response to Johannes666

It shows under purchases that iphoto is open, but even if i click on open it does nothing...
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by haidey1234,

haidey1234 Aug 14, 2015 11:42 AM in response to Johannes666
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Aug 14, 2015 11:42 AM in response to Johannes666

Hey guys!!

same problem with me!!
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by petermac87,

petermac87 Aug 14, 2015 12:38 PM in response to haidey1234
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Aug 14, 2015 12:38 PM in response to haidey1234

Then use the same solution given to others. This thread has been solved for the original poster.

Cheers

Pete
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by PFJ30,

PFJ30 Aug 14, 2015 1:09 PM in response to Terence Devlin
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Aug 14, 2015 1:09 PM in response to Terence Devlin

Mr D, good evening

Can you enlighten as to what I did today that downloaded Photos to my MBP when I have carefully being avoiding doing any such thing since it came out? There is nothing in Apps Purchased/ updates dowloaded to say i did it.

Confused as ever

Paul
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by petermac87,

petermac87 Aug 14, 2015 1:15 PM in response to PFJ30
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Aug 14, 2015 1:15 PM in response to PFJ30

Try opening your own thread and explaining your exact issue instead of confusing this one by threadjacking. Be sure to post your exact issues, what you have tried to fix it and full details of your Mac model and OS X.

Cheers

Pete
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