joshrachlis

Q: How can I import media from Photos to iMovie?

My Photos library doesn't show up in iMovie, so I can't figure out how to import photos and videos into my iMovie project.

MacBook Pro, Mac OS X (10.7.5)

Posted on Oct 2, 2016 1:12 PM

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Q: How can I import media from Photos to iMovie?

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  • by Jim Wanamaker,

    Jim Wanamaker Jim Wanamaker Oct 2, 2016 3:27 PM in response to joshrachlis
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    Oct 2, 2016 3:27 PM in response to joshrachlis

    What version of iMovie are you using? If it is iMovie 11 version 9 then the photos library is not available and you must export the photos from photos app to the desktop and drag into iMovie. Note that version 9 is not compatible with El Capitan or Sierra in respect to displaying photos. If using iMovie 10.1.2 then check in photos app preferences and make sure your library is the systems library. It will appear grayed out if it is. Then open photos app before opening iMovie and you should see your Photos library in the libraries list.