Multiple iphoto libraries

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Multiple iphoto libraries

At some point, there was another iphoto library created about a year ago. Very inconsitantly it will choose which library to store pictures from various devices. Add 3 iphones, 3 ipads, 1 iMac, 1 Macbook, and to picture taking teens, and you have got ONE BIG MESS. We are storing most on our 1T harddrive, but some have found their way on our iMac files as well. A sure mess indeed.

I am posting this hoping there might be some easy way to identify and find any duplicates stored either on the computer or backup drive? Moving forward having only ONE iphoto is a goal.

Thanks!

iMac, iOS 5.0.1, bought 2009

Posted on Jan 26, 2013 2:53 PM

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Answer 1

Jan 26, 2013 2:58 PM in response to borntobemom

iPhoto on you computer does not have a way to look for duplicates within the application, as it is designed to read the meta data attached to the images, not recognize image similarities

You can take a look at some of these 3rd party applications that are designed to help you locate and eliminate duplicates.

1. iPhoto Library Manager - http://www.fatcatsoftware.com/iplm/.

2. iPhoto Duplicate Cleaner - http://iphotoduplicatecleaner.com.

3. Gemini: The duplicate finder - https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/gemini-the-duplicate-finder/id463541543?mt=12.

- support phone no. - 1 877 562 2729. Works for more than just iPhoto (can look for duplicates files as well).

4. Duplicate Annihilator - http://duplicate-annihilator.en.softonic.com/mac. and http://www.maclife.com/article/howtos/how_get_rid_duplicates_iphoto.

5. Decloner - http://www.pixelespressoapps.com/decloner/.

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Answer 2

LarryHN

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Jan 28, 2013 12:06 PM in response to KarenSelena

And iPhoto Library Manager - http://www.fatcatsoftware.com/iplm/ - will merge your libraries too - the only other wayu to merge librares is to use a unified libraruy which requires iPoto '11 version 9.3 and Aperture 3.3 or newer

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