How to update iPhoto from 9.4.3 to 9.5.1

The DVD version of iPhoto cannot normally be converted to the Mac App Store version or updated past 9.4.3. Unless you absolutely need to go on using iPhoto, switch to Photos.

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No, DON”T switch to Photos. You’ll lose several of the functions that you’ve gotten used to in iPhoto. At least wait until El Capitan when some of the lost features in Photos are being reinstated. I have downloaded iPhoto and resumed using it after being very disappointed with Photos.

Here is a post from fellow Support Community member Barney-15E that may work for you (Niel's point about not purchasing it directly from the App Store may prevent you from going this route).

However, since you already have upgraded to Yosemite, you might want to at least try out the Photos app. Doing so will not prevent you from going the update/re-install iPhoto route, but it will allow you to make your own decision about whether or not you are OK with Photos as it is now.

I am still running iPhoto/Aperture, but I also use Photos. There is nothing to prevent you from using all three if you wish. You just have to make sure you have your settings for importing new photos set up for the app where you want them to go. But I have Photo Stream and Photo Sharing set up in both iPhoto and Photo and I can use them interchangeably for those functions.

Here is the post for how to upgrade, but again, it may not work for you since you did not purchase the original package via the App Store:

Can't Update iPhoto because it is not available in the App Store

Best of luck,

GB

Since you've upgraded to Yosemite you can only upgrade to 9.6.1 from the App Store. It's the same as 9.5.1 but is compatible with Yosemite. iPhoto was not deleted from your hard drive, only removed from the Dock. If you have iPhoto 9.6.1 you can still use your iPhoto library.

If you don't have that version but some earlier version of 9.x installed try following Terence Devlin's instructions in this post to obtain iPhoto 9.6.1 from the App Store:

Terence Devlin

Apr 14, 2015 11:21 AM

Re: Is Iphoto gone ? i want it back!

in response to Johannes666

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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.

Give the above a try and see if you can't upgrade to 9.6.1. Be sure to follow the text in red.

Did you move your current version to the Trash bin and look under Purchases at the App Store?

There is no download for a .dmg with iPhoto 9.5.1.

You can contact the Support personnel at the App Store via this link and see if they can help you:

Nowhere. Versions of iPhoto newer than 9.4.3 are only available to people who previously got it from or associated it with the Mac App Store; it's no longer possible to do either.

Unless Apple tells you otherwise, you must switch to Photos.

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But I don't know how stable this is. It seems to run just fine. But I'd like the 9.6.1 update just to be sure it's not going to trash my photos."

That did the trick ! I've been able to order my book without any problem, all my photos and projects are there and I didn't encounter any problem.

I forgot about that "trick/hack". Thanks for the feedback. Be sure to keep a very current backup of your library if you continue to use 9.4.3 in that mode.