HT201324: iPhoto and Aperture: Using Photo Stream

Learn about iPhoto and Aperture: Using Photo Stream
accyduff
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Q: can i use big aperture to get my photo stream working on my mac book

trying to set up my photo stream on icloud up and running but dont want to spend £55 on the aperture app what is the best and cheapest way to do it????

many thanks

liam

MacBook Air, OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.2)

Posted on Mar 3, 2013 3:20 AM

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Q: can i use big aperture to get my photo stream working on my mac book

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  • by mende1,

    mende1 mende1 Mar 3, 2013 3:23 AM in response to accyduff
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    Mar 3, 2013 3:23 AM in response to accyduff

    Welcome to the Apple Support Communities

     

    iPhoto is cheaper and it's compatible with Photo Stream. First of all, open iPhoto, go to iPhoto menu > About iPhoto, and tell me what iPhoto version you are using.

     

    If it's iPhoto 9, you are already using iPhoto '11, so just open  > Software Update to install the most recent version. Then, open System Preferences > iCloud, and tick Photo Stream. Photo Stream will show up in the iPhoto sidebar.

     

    If it's iPhoto 8 or an older version, you will have to purchase iPhoto from the App Store, but first you have to delete the actual iPhoto you have. Also, make a backup of the iPhoto library. The library will be upgraded the first time you open iPhoto, so if this process fails, you will lose all the photos