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How do I stop my iPhoto from "quitting unexpectedly" when I try to import photos?

How do I stop my iPhoto from "quitting unexpectedly" when I try to import photos?


Whenever I try to import photos to iPhoto or even just edit photos on iPhoto, iPhoto quits unexpectedly.

When I import a photo, before it is finished, iPhoto closes, and a message comes that says "iPhoto quit unexpectedly"

What should I do? How can I import my photos now? Please help!

iPhoto '11, Mac OS X (10.7.2)

Posted on Oct 30, 2011 3:29 PM

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Jan 16, 2012 9:14 AM in response to bbutler3456

I have found if you iTunes open while importing photos to iPhoto it will quit unexpectedly - try closing iTunes. Also, try selecting and importing 100 or fewer photos per import...seems like it quits more often when trying to transfer large quantities (like over 200 photos).


I wish Apple would update iPhoto with the same auto-sync feature in iTunes so I could sync photo libraries between computers without trying to figure out which ones are new (although as of this posting the other option is purchasing a 3d party photo sync program).

How do I stop my iPhoto from "quitting unexpectedly" when I try to import photos?

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