Q: What should i do with iPhoto after upgrade to Photos.
I seem to have a large file named Photos Library.photoslibrary and one named iPhoto Library.migratedphotolibrary in my pictures folder. Their are of similar size one is 100.43 Gb the photos library is 105.57 Gb. I would imagine the difference is the amount of photos I've added since I upgraded to photos. It appears to me that I have 100 Gb of duplicated photos. Is it advisable to delete iPhoto Library.migratedphotolibrary in my pictures folder? Any other thoughts would be greatly appreciated thank you.
Scott
Mac Pro, OS X Yosemite (10.10.5), iPhone 6 apple tv 1,2,3 iBook......
Posted on Oct 1, 2015 10:24 AM
No - it is advisable to keep the iPhoto library as you might need it or want it in the future - and deleting it will save very little space as the original photos and teh previews are not duplicated but linked with hard links - Photos saves disk space by sharing images with your iPhoto or Aperture libraries - Apple Support
You can delete it but until you are 125% sure you do not need it it is best to keep it - and if you delete it be sure you have a good backup
LN
Posted on Oct 1, 2015 10:44 AM