How do I merge two PhotoLibraries from two different Users?

In two different Users on my MacBook Pro I have PhotoLibraries. I tried to merge by exporting photos from one to an external hard disk but the vital date created is lost and replaced by todays date. How can I merge these libraries?

iMac (24-inch Mid 2007), OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.4)

Posted on Jul 26, 2015 12:53 AM

Reply
4 replies

Jul 26, 2015 1:26 AM in response to PeterNZ77

Hello there,


So i assume you want to have all of your photos all together, in one place. What you're going to want to do is this: iCloud and Apple's new photo app in os x Yosemite in which if you connect both of your macs to that account, the photos will sync and you will have them all together! Let me know i this helps!


Best,

Vaios

Jul 26, 2015 8:31 AM in response to PeterNZ77

PeterNZ77 wrote:


In two different Users on my MacBook Pro I have PhotoLibraries. I tried to merge by exporting photos from one to an external hard disk but the vital date created is lost and replaced by todays date. How can I merge these libraries?

right now there is no way to merge libraries under Photos


You can use iCloud Photo library for both users so both will have the same library


You can export photos from one and import into th other (no this does not lose the date the photos was taken as that is stored by the camera in the EXIF and IPTC data inside the Photo and is carried over during export) - you will lose Face info and any Metadata you do not export


LN

This thread has been closed by the system or the community team. You may vote for any posts you find helpful, or search the Community for additional answers.

How do I merge two PhotoLibraries from two different Users?

Welcome to Apple Support Community
A forum where Apple customers help each other with their products. Get started with your Apple Account.