Combine multiple iPhoto libraries into new Photos app?

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Combine multiple iPhoto libraries into new Photos app?

Have 5 separate iPhoto libraries - accumulated over 10 years, with nearly 10,000 images.

When OX 10.10.3 replaced iPhoto with "Photos", it only converted the most-recently used iPhoto library (years 2014-2015).

Old iPhoto libraries are still accessible. What is the safest way to add the remaining 4 libraries into the new (local) "System Photo Library" ?

I prefer not to use the iCloud Photo Library, because I do not need all 10,000 images to be "available" on all my devices - just the last 2-4 years.

Therefore, I prefer just to use iCloud Sharing, for selected sets of images.

Is this possible, with current applications?

27" iMac w/Retina display; OS 10.10.3; iPhoto 9.6.1; Photos 1.0

iMac, OS X Yosemite (10.10.3), 27" Retina Display; Trackpad/Mouse

Posted on May 22, 2015 5:00 PM

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LarryHN

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May 22, 2015 6:22 PM in response to Doc Dunc

That is not currently a feature of Photos - tell Apple your desired - https://www.apple.com/feedback/photos.html

You can useiPhoto Library Manager or Aperture to merge them prior to migrating to Photos

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Doc Dunc Author

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May 26, 2015 10:20 AM in response to LarryHN

Thanks; have been using iPhoto Library Manager for several years, to more easily switch between various years' library. Didn't know it might be able to merge libraries; will look into it (and hope TimeMachine will save me, if merging becomes a disaster).

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