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Q: How do I migrate my iPhoto to photos?

I just upgraded to Ysemite 10.10.3. iPhotos is apparently not compatible. How do I salvage my photos?

MacBook Pro, OS X Yosemite (10.10.3)

Posted on Apr 30, 2015 1:08 PM

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  • by Allan Eckert,

    Allan Eckert Allan Eckert Apr 30, 2015 1:09 PM in response to Frustrated Fill
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    Apr 30, 2015 1:09 PM in response to Frustrated Fill

    iPhotos is compatible with 10.10.3 as long as it is version 9.6.1

  • by Old Toad,

    Old Toad Old Toad Apr 30, 2015 1:37 PM in response to Frustrated Fill
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    Apr 30, 2015 1:37 PM in response to Frustrated Fill

    If you don't have iPhoto 9.6.1 try downloading it according to the instructions in this post by Terence Devlin:

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    Apr 14, 2015 11:21 AM

    Re: Is Iphoto gone ? i want it back!

    in response to Johannes666

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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.

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