I have OSX Lion. How can I access the photos in finder, independent of iPhoto? When I want to import to the web, I can not find the folder where the photos are stored. There is an iphoto icon, which is translucent, but not an option for selection.
I didn't make it through all seven pages of this to see if anyone had given the straight forward, easy answer to this problem. The solution is pretty easy and doesn't need any debate on how hard apple makes things or all the roundabout ways to get to your files. Sometimes you just want access to your original files.
In finder, go to users->yourusername->pictures->
Right click on the "iphoto library"
Select "Show package contents"
That will open up a new subfolder. All of your photos are probably in "Masters" or "Originals" depending on what version of iphoto you are running.
Hope this helps.
Just to verify - you have never unchecked teh copy imported items box - you have always had a default managed library?
LN
That was quick...
Thanks, I look into it.
Ah hah! Thank you!!!
Then don't use iPhoto. However, iPhoto allows complete access to your images, though maybe not by directly accessing the iPhoto Library.
Yes that will work. Using two iPhoto libraries and IPLM to move photos between them has many advantages
LN
Albert,
You must have missed the actual location of the files becasue it has been mentioned a couple of times in this thread.
Always warn people if what you're showing them may lead ot dataloss for inexperienced users.
Can someone point me to some official Apple documentation on supported methods.
Assuming that you are *copying* the files and not *moving* them. Again, we are dealing with noobies here!
Once you've retrieved your files, you don't need your iPhoto library any longer and you can trash it.
As long as you have backups there are no issues. I have run iPhoto on four computers now (about 10 years of use) and never had an issue that required me to even use the backup.
If you want a direct answer to *your* question, start a new topic. That way you don't have to wade through pages and pages of debate.
Where does iPhoto store imported photos?
