HT201324: iPhoto and Aperture: Using Photo Stream

Learn about iPhoto and Aperture: Using Photo Stream

JoelLuna

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Q: just downloaded os x mountain lion for photo streaming in iCloud...do I also have to purchase the iPhoto app as well?

do i need to purchase/download anything else...Iam still not able to use the photostream option from the icloud menu.

iMac, OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.2)

Posted on Nov 23, 2012 11:02 PM

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Q: just downloaded os x mountain lion for photo streaming in iCloud...do I also have to purchase the iPhoto app as well?

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by mende1,Helpful

mende1 Nov 23, 2012 11:03 PM in response to JoelLuna
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Nov 23, 2012 11:03 PM in response to JoelLuna

Welcome to the Apple Support Communities

Open Apple menu > Software Update and install the latest iPhoto version. Photo Stream needs iPhoto '11, so if you have an earlier version, you have to purchase iPhoto in the App Store
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by JoelLuna,

JoelLuna Nov 23, 2012 11:05 PM in response to mende1
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Nov 23, 2012 11:05 PM in response to mende1

Thanks!! I was hoping not to have to purchase another app, but I guess I will have to in order to use photostream... is it worth it?
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by LarryHN,

LarryHN Nov 23, 2012 11:06 PM in response to JoelLuna
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Nov 23, 2012 11:06 PM in response to JoelLuna

Depends on what version of iPhoto you have - PS requires iPhoto '11 version 9.2 - other iCloud features require other versions of iPhoto and of the OS - see http://www.apple.com/icloud/setup/ for details and instructions

LN
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by LarryHN,

LarryHN Nov 23, 2012 11:07 PM in response to JoelLuna
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Photos for Mac

Nov 23, 2012 11:07 PM in response to JoelLuna

Worth it? Only you can make that decision - it is worth it to me

LN
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by mende1,

mende1 Nov 23, 2012 11:38 PM in response to JoelLuna
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Nov 23, 2012 11:38 PM in response to JoelLuna

Photo Stream syncs your photos between your devices, and you can share them with other people, so for me it's worth
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