Spencejam1
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Q: How can I get my iPhoto library into Photos?

When I switched to Yosemite, I had no idea that my iPhoto library would become inaccessible from my TimeCapsule. I have an older Mac desktop running Mountain Lion. Is there no way to get to my photos from my MacBook Pro?

MacBook Pro, OS X Yosemite (10.10)

Posted on Apr 4, 2016 5:10 AM

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Q: How can I get my iPhoto library into Photos?

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  • by Mati_mat1,

    Mati_mat1 Mati_mat1 Apr 4, 2016 5:12 AM in response to Spencejam1
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    Apr 4, 2016 5:12 AM in response to Spencejam1

    this might sound stupid, but my best option for you to try out is select all your photos in iphoto and drag it into photos. i did the same

  • by LarryHN,Helpful

    LarryHN LarryHN Sep 12, 2016 12:12 AM in response to Mati_mat1
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    Sep 12, 2016 12:12 AM in response to Mati_mat1
    select all your photos in iphoto and drag it into photos

     

     

    This is NOT a good plan as you get only a low quality previews and your lose all metadata and organization

     

    To migrate a library the library must be on a drive formatted Mac OS extended (journaled) what is directly connected to the Mac with a fast wired connection lie USB, FireWire or ThunderBolt that is not being used as a TimeMachine backup volume and that is always available prior to launching Photos

     

    Then you open it with Photos by dragging it to the Photos icon in the Dock and letting Photos migrate the library - this keeps all metadata, edits, organization and gives you full quality photos to work with

     

    LN

  • by Spencejam1,

    Spencejam1 Spencejam1 Sep 12, 2016 12:11 AM in response to LarryHN
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    Sep 12, 2016 12:11 AM in response to LarryHN

    Thanks for your reply - I asked this ages ago.

     

    Finally, had a chance to try your advice.

     

    When I drag my iPhoto library from the external drive that I have (Toshiba Canvio Slim), all I get is a message that says: Photos tried to repair iPhoto library, but cannot open it

     

    How can I tell if the drive is formatted MAC OS extended (journaled), as you suggested?

     

    Best,

    spencejam

  • by léonie,

    léonie léonie Sep 12, 2016 5:31 AM in response to Spencejam1
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    Sep 12, 2016 5:31 AM in response to Spencejam1
    When I drag my iPhoto library from the external drive that I have (Toshiba Canvio Slim), all I get is a message that says: Photos tried to repair iPhoto library, but cannot open it

    Select the icon of the drive in the Finder and use "File > Get Info". The Info panel will show you the file system in the "General" section of the Info panel. Look for "Format".

  • by LarryHN,

    LarryHN LarryHN Sep 12, 2016 6:55 AM in response to Spencejam1
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    Photos for Mac
    Sep 12, 2016 6:55 AM in response to Spencejam1

    what format is the EHD?

     

    To migrate a library the library must be on a drive formatted Mac OS extended (journaled) that is directly connected to the Mac with a fast wired connection lie USB, FireWire or ThunderBolt that is not being used as a TimeMachine backup volume and that is always available prior to launching Photos

     

    Then you open it with Photos by dragging it to the Photos icon in the Dock and letting Photos migrate the library - this keeps all metadata, edits, organization and gives you full quality photos to work with

     

     

     

    LN