HT204655: Updating from iPhoto to Photos for OS X
Learn about Updating from iPhoto to Photos for OS X
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May 18, 2016 1:36 PM in response to Rick Hunt1by leroydouglas,I want to delete iPhoto app completely, is there any problem in doing so
No You can delete the app. Not a problem
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May 18, 2016 1:34 PM in response to Rick Hunt1by Old Toad,No, there's no reason you can't delete both the iPhoto application and library. Just be very sure you have all of your photos in the Photos library before doing so.
However, be aware that you won't free up all of the space that is listed for the iPhoto library. The two libraries initially share the same data on the HD via hard links so they don't take up twice the amount of space on the hard drive. They can be copied/backed up independently.
New photos added to either library are independent of the other library.
Here's more info on hard links:
Photos saves disk space by sharing images with your iPhoto or Aperture libraries - Apple Support