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Library Updater

I have an old iPhoto library stored on a hard drive that I want to add to my main library, but although I have no trouble opening it from my desktop, I get an error message when I try to add it to iPhotos. It tells me to connect the side that's already connected. I suspect I need to update the older library. How?


Posted on Sep 18, 2021 8:51 AM

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You currently cannot add one library to another - that doesn't work.


If you want to merge libraries, you either need to use the paid app Powerphotos (from fatcat) or wait for Monterey - which should be able to do it.

Posted on Sep 18, 2021 12:18 PM

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Sep 18, 2021 9:38 AM in response to Centime

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What system and Photo versions are you running?

What app created the library on the external HD: iPhoto or Photos?

How is the EHD formatted?

You want to add the photos in the EHD library to your working library in your Pictures folder, right?


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