Where is the iPhoto library folder?

that is not a finder window

it is part of every open/attach/browse window as noted

You can use any Open / Attach / Browse dialogue. On the left there's a Media heading, your pics can be accessed there. Command-Click for selecting multiple pics.

LN

Larry,

I don't understand your answer. I don't see "Media" in the side bar as pictured in the Devlin post. Can you give specific instructions on how to get to the window pictured in the Devlin post?

Thanks, DR

Thanks - I got it.

The real problem is a lot of "empty" icons in iphoto. I see that the the iphoto 9.4.3 organizes photos Masters-year-month-day. But I have a lot of photos in the Masters that are "outside" that organizational scheme and I don't know how to get them recogniced by iphoto. I have tried to repair and rebuild the iphoto database - but no resolution to the problem.

Thanks, DR

rogersdan wrote:

Thanks - I got it.

The real problem is a lot of "empty" icons in iphoto. I see that the the iphoto 9.4.3 organizes photos Masters-year-month-day. But I have a lot of photos in the Masters that are "outside" that organizational scheme and I don't know how to get them recogniced by iphoto. I have tried to repair and rebuild the iphoto database - but no resolution to the problem.

Thanks, DR

Since you never go into the iPhoto library using the finder for any reason the organizationo of the folders in it is of no interest nor does it afedt you in any way

Directly accessing the iPhoto Library from the Finder is not supported, nor has it been on any version of iPhoto.

There is no problem with the orginazation of the contents of the iPhoto library - it is only used by iPhoto and the media browser and you should not even know what it is since there is no reason to be there

If your have problems using iPhoto you resolve them using iPhoto or iPhoto Library Manager - NEVER the finder - it is impossible to "fix" iPhoto using the finder - all you can do is make things worse

LN

Larry,

You say that there is no problem with the organization of the the contents of iPhoto - but I have hundreds of photos in the iphoto library that are not being located when I open iPhoto. These photos were available to me in previous versions of iPhoto, so I think that there is a problem.

Thanks, DR

and again

If your have problems using iPhoto you resolve them using iPhoto or iPhoto Library Manager - NEVER the finder - it is impossible to "fix" iPhoto using the finder - all you can do is make things worse

In fact if you have been mucking around inside the iPhoto library then you may have caused the problem by makeing changes to the content of the iPhoto library - if you did then it can not be fixed and you will have to start over - if you did not cause it, then As Old Toad suggested - backup your iPhoto library, depress and hold the command and option keys, launch iPhoto and rebuild your database

LN

Yes - I agree, thanks.

I am not trying to fix iphoto from within the library. Originally I thought the photos were lost but was relieved to see that the photos are in the library although not recognized when iPhoto is launched.

I have made no changes to the library but rebuilding the library by launching with the command and option key depressed has not solved the problem. I wll try to download iphoto library manager and see if that works.

Thanks for your suggestions.

DR

I too sometimes find that apple's way of doing thing is cryptic and ridiculously complex. What makes matters worst, is the advices we often get.

Anyway, do whatever you want with it, but my way of retrieving my files (works with iPhoto11), is the simplest I find. I just highlight the photo, then select File/Reveal in Finder. Then the finder window happily pops up showing the file which I can copy/paste elsewhere.

Hope this helps.

Charles

Apple decides nothing - they provide software - you decide if you want to use it or not - if you use it then you use it the way it works - it is amazingly arrogant to think that every piece of software in the world should work the way you personally want it to - it works like it works and in the case of iPhoto it works like it does for a very good reason - it is a SQLite database program and you have to use the database management software to manage the database

If you do not like it then it is very simple - do not use it

LN

Here is my question, and I hope it isn't redundant or silly. I have too many photo's in iphoto and it is clogging my system and filling my hard drive. I used to use a windows computer and imported all my files and have been using iphoto every since.

I would like to put the majority of photos on my backup drive. I have dragged the whole iphoto icon there and it took forever, so I think that copied them, but I can only view those pictures on a mac. I have another computer i would like to view them on. Is that possible.

You told me a long time ago to just use iphoto and quit trying to find a way to have them organized anyother way but I am up to almost a hundred GB of pictures.

You didn't mention that the other computer was from the dark side. 😉 You'll have to make duplicate copies of all photos and put them on the EHD in folders.

What version of iPhoto are you using? The version will determine how you can export the photos to folders on the EHD.

elyseinwonderlandd wrote:

if you click on iphoto and click show package contents there will be a folder labeled originals all your photos should be there

This is very dangerous and is strongly not recommended - a simple mistake can cause you to lose yoru photos

LN

This is the response many people were looking for--how do I get to my photos without going into iPhoto. It's a hassle and sometimes you just want to get a copy of a photo. Thanks MLadd. Agreed, don't modify the your library from here, but this is a great tip for accessing a copy of a photo.

I have had some wonky stuff go on with my MacBook Pro and I was completely locked out of my iPhoto. I had pictures on there from my grandson who had passed away and I was desperate to find a folder or a way to get those pictures... Naturally I came across this thread.. I'm posting to let everyone know there is a way around all of this nonsense..

I simply unplugged everything from my computer except the power source (no iphone, ext hard drive... Nothing plugged in).. In the left hand column, I clicked all images and I had about 5,000+ images pop up. I clicked one (to choose it) and it shows where the photo is located whether it be folder or iPhoto... I highlighted all of the pics I wanted and moved them to an empty folder on my desktop.. I then moved that folder to my external hard drive. I have since fixed the problem with my iPhoto and restored those pics to iPhoto..

now I'm not tech savvy or anything but I am one determined grandmother.. I was going to get those pics, one way or another..

fyi- all of the contradicting advice was getting me mad because I just wanted a simple answer.. Seems I found a way.. And there was NO DAMAGE to my computer or subsequent programs.. It's just highlighting and copying to a folder I can mange when iPhoto was being a butt.. Have a nice day!!!

COpying from "all images" is safe but not supported nor is it a good idea. Deleting photos from "all images" or moving them to a new location will corrupt your iPhoto library and create major problems am data loss. It is best to properly access your photos

Ln