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iPhoto isn’t supported in this version of macOS when I click the iPhoto icon. How can I can it back or just Photos?

iPhoto isn’t supported in this version of macOS when I click the iPhoto icon. How can I can it back or just Photos?

Posted on Dec 24, 2019 3:16 PM

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Posted on Dec 24, 2019 3:21 PM

iPhoto was discontinued more than 4 years ago. It is no longer developed or sold. It was replaced by the more powerful (and free) Photos.app that comes with the OS. You can migrate to that app very simply:



Hold down the option (or alt) key and launch Photos. From the resulting menu select 'Choose Library' and point at your iPhoto Library. It will do the rest.



If you prefer not to use Photos there are several 3rd party apps that you can use. Which to choose depends on the kind of photographer you are and your budget.

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Dec 24, 2019 3:21 PM in response to moncado2

iPhoto was discontinued more than 4 years ago. It is no longer developed or sold. It was replaced by the more powerful (and free) Photos.app that comes with the OS. You can migrate to that app very simply:



Hold down the option (or alt) key and launch Photos. From the resulting menu select 'Choose Library' and point at your iPhoto Library. It will do the rest.



If you prefer not to use Photos there are several 3rd party apps that you can use. Which to choose depends on the kind of photographer you are and your budget.

iPhoto isn’t supported in this version of macOS when I click the iPhoto icon. How can I can it back or just Photos?

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