David Toyne
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Q: Once I have Photos loaded and my iPhoto Library has been copied across to it, can i delete my iPhoto library

Once I have Photos loaded and my iPhoto Library has been copied across to it, can i delete my iPhoto library

Posted on Oct 10, 2016 3:14 AM

by LarryHN,Apple recommended
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A:

Yes

 

BUT

 

It is not recommended since you will save very little disk space and you might need the iPhoto library again - it is best to keep it for at least three months to be sure you do not need it again and then archive it prior to deleting

 

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Posted on Oct 11, 2016 11:05 AM

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David Toyne

Q: Once I have Photos loaded and my iPhoto Library has been copied across to it, can i delete my iPhoto library

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  • by LarryHN,

    LarryHN LarryHN Oct 10, 2016 6:15 AM in response to David Toyne
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    Oct 10, 2016 6:15 AM in response to David Toyne

    Yes

     

    BUT

     

    It is not recommended since you will save very little disk space and you might need the iPhoto library again - it is best to keep it for at least three months to be sure you do not need it again and then archive it prior to deleting

     

    LN

  • by LarryHN,Apple recommended

    LarryHN LarryHN Oct 11, 2016 11:05 AM in response to David Toyne
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    Oct 11, 2016 11:05 AM in response to David Toyne

    Yes

     

    BUT

     

    It is not recommended since you will save very little disk space and you might need the iPhoto library again - it is best to keep it for at least three months to be sure you do not need it again and then archive it prior to deleting

     

    LN

  • by David Toyne,

    David Toyne David Toyne Oct 11, 2016 11:09 AM in response to LarryHN
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    Oct 11, 2016 11:09 AM in response to LarryHN

    Bit is it important to keep the original iPhoto Library pix for three months. What will happen if I delete it straight away?

  • by Old Toad,

    Old Toad Old Toad Oct 12, 2016 10:31 AM in response to David Toyne
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    Oct 12, 2016 10:31 AM in response to David Toyne

    As long as you're sure that the migrated Photos library has all of your photos and organizational effort that was in the iPhoto library you can delete it.  You will only save a few GBs in doing so, not the amount that the Finder says it is occupying on the hard drive. 

     

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  • by LarryHN,

    LarryHN LarryHN Oct 12, 2016 3:27 PM in response to David Toyne
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    Oct 12, 2016 3:27 PM in response to David Toyne

    It is not the least bit important unless you need it again in which case it is critical - like a backup you can risk losing everything and not keep it or you can practice safe computing and always have a current backup and keep your iPHoto library for a reasonable time - and again deleting it will save very little space so there are lots of reasons not to delete it and few not to delete it - what you do is totally up to you.

     

    as I original said you can delete it

     

    It is not recommended since you will save very little disk space and you might need the iPhoto library again - it is best to keep it for at least three months to be sure you do not need it again and then archive it prior to deleting

     

    LN