HT204655: Updating from iPhoto to Photos for OS X

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Robert.Bethany
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Q: I upgraded to OS X and now my iPhoto application is gone

I recently upgraded to OS X (Yosemite) and my iPhoto application/library is gone.  When I click on "application", I get a message that says I have to download the latest version for free from the Mac App Store, but when I go there, it says that the item requested is not currently available in the US store.  How can I retrieve my photos?

iPhoto '11, OS X Yosemite (10.10.2)

Posted on Apr 22, 2015 8:06 AM

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Robert.Bethany

Q: I upgraded to OS X and now my iPhoto application is gone

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  • by LarryHN,

    LarryHN LarryHN Apr 22, 2015 8:08 AM in response to Robert.Bethany
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    Apr 22, 2015 8:08 AM in response to Robert.Bethany

    What version of iPhoto do you currently have installed?

     

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  • by Terence Devlin,

    Terence Devlin Terence Devlin Apr 22, 2015 8:25 AM in response to Robert.Bethany
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    Apr 22, 2015 8:25 AM in response to Robert.Bethany

    Go to the App Store and check out the Purchases List. If iPhoto is there then it will be v9.6.1

     

    If it is there, then drag your existing iPhoto app (not the library, just the app) to the trash

     

    Install the App from the App Store.

     

    Sometimes iPhoto is not visible on the Purchases List. it may be hidden. See this article for details on how to unhide it.

     

    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4928

     

    One question often asked: Will I lose my Photos if I reinstall?

     

    iPhoto the application and the iPhoto Library are two different parts of the iPhoto programme. So, reinstalling the app should not affect the Library. BUT you should always have a back up before doing this kind of work. Always.

  • by FlutePixzy,

    FlutePixzy FlutePixzy Apr 22, 2015 4:54 PM in response to Terence Devlin
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    Apr 22, 2015 4:54 PM in response to Terence Devlin

    This didn't work. When I go to Purchases, iPhoto is in there with a tab to Update. Click on Update and you get diddly-squat. Personally, I'm ****** that there was no notice given that iPhoto was being removed. The article they post regarding iPhoto use after Photos is installed is a big fat lie. The program is greyed out in my app folder and any attempt to update or reinstall is met with a big fat NOPE - ain't gonna happen. And crickets from Apple.

  • by Juh Jimps,

    Juh Jimps Juh Jimps Apr 22, 2015 8:07 PM in response to Robert.Bethany
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    Apr 22, 2015 8:07 PM in response to Robert.Bethany

    Apple retires Aperture and iPhoto, to be replaced with Photos for OS X
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    I was looking for the same thing and when I clicked iPhotos I got the same message and then I found the Photos app in my launch pad and all my images were in there.

  • by Terence Devlin,

    Terence Devlin Terence Devlin Apr 22, 2015 10:41 PM in response to FlutePixzy
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    Apr 22, 2015 10:41 PM in response to FlutePixzy

    iPhoto is not removed. You just have an out-of-date version. Look at my instructions above, again. Note the bit about deleting iPhoto first.

  • by woodie,

    woodie woodie Apr 23, 2015 12:39 PM in response to Robert.Bethany
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    Apr 23, 2015 12:39 PM in response to Robert.Bethany

    Your profile says you're using 10.10.2 is that correct or are you using 10.10.3. ??

    10.10.3  downloaded the new Photos app which you'll see in your dock.

    All your photos from iPhoto will be in the new Photos App in your dock.

  • by Old Toad,

    Old Toad Old Toad Apr 23, 2015 1:16 PM in response to woodie
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    Apr 23, 2015 1:16 PM in response to woodie
    All your photos from iPhoto will be in the new Photos App in your dock

    That's not correct.  The Photos app has to be run and convert the existing iPhoto Library to a Photos Library where the photos are kept, not in the application.

     

    If the user was using iPhoto 9.6.1 previously they can still run iPhoto on their iPhoto Library while using Photos on the converted Photos Library.

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