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I can not access my iphoto library after upgrading to Catalina ?

I've just upgraded to Catalina but now I can't access my iphoto library can anyone help me with a solution on how to retrieve my library and import it to Photos


Thanks

MacBook Pro 13", macOS 10.15

Posted on Jan 29, 2020 5:51 AM

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Posted on Jan 29, 2020 6:31 AM

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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Jan 29, 2020 6:31 AM in response to melmasri44

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.

I can not access my iphoto library after upgrading to Catalina ?

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