HT204655: Updating from iPhoto to Photos for OS X

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Myrte Veach

Q: Are all events from iPhoto converted to albums in Photos or must I check to see if that happens?

Are all events from iPhoto converted to albums in Photos or must I check to see if that happens?

iMac, OS X Yosemite (10.10.3)

Posted on Jul 2, 2015 9:35 AM

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Q: Are all events from iPhoto converted to albums in Photos or must I check to see if that happens?

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  • by Old Toad,Solvedanswer

    Old Toad Old Toad Jul 2, 2015 11:08 AM in response to Myrte Veach
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    Jul 2, 2015 11:08 AM in response to Myrte Veach

    Yes, all Events are represented by an album after the conversion. 

     

    Moments in Photos are the new Events, i.e. groupings of photos sorted by date taken.

     

    When the iPhoto Library was first migrated to Photos there is a folder created in the sidebar titled iPhoto Events and all migrated iPhoto Events (which are now Moments) are represented by an album in that folder. To open the sidebar if it's not already open use the Option+Command+S key combination.

     

    There's a way to simulate events in Photos.

    When new photos are imported into the Photos library go to the Last Import smart album, select all the photos and use the File New Album menu option or use the key combination Command+N.  Name it as desired.  It will appear just above the iPhoto Events folder where you can drag it into the iPhoto Events folder

     

    When you click on the iPhoto Events folder you'll get a simulated iPhoto Events window.

    The downside to the simulation is that the Albums/Events can only be sorted automatically by Title. But they can also be sorted manually, either in the sidebar or in the folder's window at the right.

     

    Ask Apple for more sorting options in Photos via https://www.apple.com/feedback/photos.html.

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  • by Myrte Veach,

    Myrte Veach Myrte Veach Jul 2, 2015 11:54 AM in response to Old Toad
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    Jul 2, 2015 11:54 AM in response to Old Toad

    Thank you so much. I have been confused about this issue and you have certainly answered my concerns. I appreciate you willingness to share your knowledge and understanding!