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• Do not click "choose library" when trying to open the iPhoto photo library

  I have my old iPhoto library on my external hard drive, and I've recently migrated to my Photos app by creating a new library. He opened once, but now when I option-click on the Photos app and highlight my iPhoto library, it doesn't do anything when I click on "choose library". How can I access my photos out there? My only other option would be to open it in an iPhoto application that I have more.

  Photos will have created a new library. To access your migrated again iPhoto library, click the library with this icon to open it in pictures

  It will have a file name extension .photoslibrary.

  If you do not keep this library migrated and want to migrate the iPhoto again library. change the extension of the Library.migratedphotolibrary of iPhoto to iPhoto Library.photolibrary

  Then you can open it in Photos by dragging the icon in the Dock of Photos in the library.

• Cannot repair the photo library. The best way to restore from iCloud library?

  The photo library of the system is damaged and cannot be repaired.

  It is said "Photos has attempted to repair the library"Pictures Library 2015 ", but can not open it." .

  
  

  I first met problems with this library a week before and at the time where I could repair and open the library successfully, but lacked a month value of photos.

  Given that it was successfully in the iCloud library, I left it to re - sync - but this process suspended several times before the end, and the photo library of the system now seems to be permanently damaged.

  I have no project of marked or impression of faces in the photo library of the system, then I would be happy just to restore from iCloud.

  My plan is to put in place a new - empty - library and then that designate the library of the system.

  If I understand this right, the new (empty) system Photo library will now resynchronize with iCloud and will copy all the contents of this library of back to my Mac.

  Is this correct? It is the most effective way to restore my library?

  And while I'm here - what is the best way to manage a very large library? I had my photo library become corrupted ten three or four times over the past years and have found it necessary to divide into single years to prevent this. I overlooked this piece of household by the end of 2015, and now it's happened again... Surely, there must be an easier way to manage libraries of images of several years?

  Is this correct? It is the most effective way to restore my library?

  Yes, if you don't have a useful upward on your Mac.

  And while I'm here - what is the best way to manage a very large library? I had my photo library become corrupted ten three or four times over the past years and have found it necessary to divide into single years to prevent this. I overlooked this piece of household by the end of 2015, and now it's happened again... Surely, there must be an easier way to manage libraries of images of several years?

  How do you call a large library, I've never had a corrupt Library, I think that your problems are not the result of the size of the library, but rather something else. From my experience it is recommended to maintain a local upward, I use Time machine, but also have a second to the top using a third-party backup solution.

• I use a PC and I used LR3. I'm a newcomer to LR, so patient with me! My problem is related to the import function. I have a photo library on an external hard drive. I slowly imported previews of the photos selected from the library in

  I use a PC and I used LR3. I'm a newcomer to LR, so patient with me! My problem is related to the import function.

  I have a photo library on an external hard drive. I've slowly been import previews of the photos selected from the library in my catalog, adding them during the import process - well. But now, I hit a problem. Another folder in my library contains several subfolders, each containing a number of photos (a mixture of RAW steals (naves) and jpg). I was importing found in my catalog each Subfile in turn, using the Add function, usually of the jpgs only from each Subfile. It works fine, until I reached a particular Subfile. For some reason when I try to import from it and select the secondary file as a Source, only the RAW (NEF) images appear in the preview pane (sorry, forgot the correct term for it!). I know that jpg files are in this auxiliary file on the external hard drive, because when I view its content in Windows, they are all there. But try as I can (choose the file under source, select the folder parent as a source, try to copy or move them, instead of adding them), nothing seems to work. Since they do not appear in the preview pane, I can't import them. It does appear that this a Subfile where the problem exists, but I don't see anything that is different from the others (names of files under all use the same structure - yyyy-mm-dd_custom name, and pictures in all subfolders are adopting the same denomination structure too - yyyy-mm-dd_sequential number_custom name.) NAVE/JPG. So what I am doing wrong? Any ideas please.

  It is possible that the images in this particular subfolder were taken in your camera in RAW + JPEG.  If so, you will need to go to preferences under the general tab and make sure the box "processing JPEG files files next to raw as separate photos" is checked.

  

  However, assuming that this is the case, there is really no reason to import the JPEG file if you already have the RAW file.

• I have a macbook pro with only 128 GB of hard drive. I installed lightroom and all my photos on an external hard drive. Can I keep my library on the external hard drive also lightroom?

  I have a macbook pro with only 128 GB of hard drive. I installed lightroom and all my photos on an external hard drive. Can I keep my library on the external hard drive also lightroom?

  Yes. Find LR catalog file in Edit/settings/general catalogue. Close LR and go to this place. The catalog file is one that ends by .lrcat - move it where you want. Beside the .lrcat file is a subfolder called Previews.lrdata. You can move, but if you don't not LR will generate new insights. Double-click the .lrcat file in her new home and LR will open with this catalogue. Set preferences in more recent catalogue.

• Moving iPhoto/photo library

  Hello

  I'm moving my iPhoto and photo library to an external hard drive to save space on my MacBook Pro SSD. Once I located in my home folder, then the folder images, both iPhoto and photo libraries are there, and they say they have a capacity of approximately 200 GB each, so about 400 GB in total. When I moved the iPhoto on the external drive library (holding slipped and fell on the command key, so do NOT copy), he moved the so-called 200 GB in just about 15 minutes and when I checked my storage "about this mac" I won only about 6 GB. I have to move all the other files or through any other process to actually moved the library? I tried restart and have begun in iPhoto with the menu to choose the library and it still works fine and it is said that the entire library is on the external hard drive, but the ability is not sensible for me. Thanks for your time.

  -Gmanrockstar31

  

  they say they have a capacity of approximately 200 GB each, both on 400 GB total

  This is not correct.  The two libraries share the same data on the HDD through hard links initially so that they only take twice the amount of space on the hard disk. They can be copied/saved independently.

  New photos added to each library are independent of the other library.

  Here is more information about hard links:

  Photos saves disk space to share images with your iPhoto or Aperture - Apple Support libraries

  The (hard) link between Photos and iPhoto

  In the future, do not use the move feature.  If there is a problem then its moving target file may be damaged and the source file will be removed leaving you without useable file.

  

• ICloud using photo library for the first time

  I am considering switching to iCloud photo library for the first time - mainly so I'll be able to use the new functionality of memories in iOS 10. However, I have quite a large library of Photos on my Mac and I'm worried about the mistakes of synchronization, bugs and any damage my irreplaceable photos. I have a Time Machine backup, but each backup on which generally only lasts a week or so, and with a large library of errors can take some time to appear. Should I be worried? Are there precautions I need to take?

  In view of all the people who use it, there are very few messages on issues. Since you have a backup, you can still recover. You can consider to get a 2nd external and make a copy of your photo library in order to have 2 backups. Depending on the size of your library, you may need to purchase additional iCloud storage as free storage space is 5 GB. With a large number of photos, it will take much time to complete the synchronization. Some people have posted their s took 2 to 4 weeks. Our respective synchronization went well and we had no problem.

  Downgrades and upgrades of storage

• photos of start-up cannot find system photo library

  I saw this question in a number of other messages, but I don't see any solution.   When I boot my MacBook Pro and then try opening the pictures, I get the "pictures don't find the photo library of the system".   I am running 10.11.4 but this has happened to several levels of patch El Capitan.   Like other messages, my photo library is on an external hard drive.   The EHD are connected via eSATA.   But I can connect the hard drive via USB as well, and that does make a difference.

  

  When I click on 'open other... '. "I get an empty list.

  

  By clicking on "other library...". "and to my DHM, I can then find my library of Photos and select it.   From there until I restart again, I can close and reopen the Photos without problem.   My library is designated as the library of the system preferences.   I can see my iCloud files box, which also indicates it's photo library system because you can not activate iCloud, sharing photos otherwise.

  I tried to add an alias to the folder of images on my internal drive pointing to the library on my DHM.   But that did not fix the problem.  In the past I would have thought that the alias will appear in the list, choose library.   I did a repair using command + Option keys at startup.   There was no difference after that.  I do not have a list of everything I tried, so I can't put one here.

  Try the following:

  1 - Go to your Home/Library/container folder and move the file com.apple.Photos on the desktop.

  

  2 reboot

  3 launch Photos with down option, and then select the library.

  4 - Close and reopen the Photos to see if she remembers the location.

  5 remove the folder from the desktop as it will be rebuilt as you continue to use the Photos.

  

• System library on the external hard drive at home, macbook pro travel?

  I migrated my library 250 GB + opening of the photos app and designated as a system library. It is located in a 5 d Drobo (without optimization, i.e. contains all original), which I can't take with me when traveling. I activated the iCloud 3 days ago photo library library half transferred which is pretty good, I guess.

  Then, when I travel I'll take my camera and the Macbook pro along.  I want to change the new photos on the road and not wait until I return home. I want to end up with my new photos in their full versions in the library of Drobo and iCloud.

  1. when I import new photos for my MBP pictures open and create a new library automatically?

  2. If I named this new library as a library system photos will merge with the photos in the cloud?

  3. when I go back and fix my MBP on my Drobo, the new photos will end up in the library of photos of Drobo if I designate as a system library again?

  4. I can then remove the library of 'travel' from my MBP without deleting anything my iCloud and Drobo.

  Also, I'm still on Yosemite. I was already on El Capitan 10.11.1, but upgrading to 10.11.2 was a nightmare, installation stalled repeatedly, I couldn't go back 10.11.1 because it stagnates too and had to return to Yosemite 10.10.5 back up I got the time machine. Photos is 1.0.1. MBP is mid-2014.

  I understand a improvements in El Capitan pictures, but

  5. the foregoing have an effect on my problem 1-4.

  I hope someone can help.

  Many thanks in advance,

  Olli-Matti

  1. when I import new photos for my MBP pictures open and create a new library automatically?

  When you launch Photos and your library is not available because the drive is offline, Photos will ask you which library to use. You can create a new library at this stage or open a new one.

  2. If I named this new library as a library system photos will merge with the photos in the cloud?

  Yes, but the photos will all be first download all photos in iCloud in the library of new, local Photos on your Mac. iCloud library aims to keep all the libraries of identical to the version in iCloud iCloud and update. Don't switch to another library in the library of the system, when your external drive is offline. each switch will result in massive downloads and uploads, for several days.  And download my not fit on your internal drive.

  3. when I go back and fix my MBP on my Drobo, the new photos will end up in the library of photos of Drobo if I designate as a system library again?

  4. I can then remove the library of 'travel' from my MBP without deleting anything my iCloud and Drobo.

  I recommend to use the new library locally and wait until you get home and have access to your external drive.

  Then, use PowerPhotos to merge your new photos in your photo library in the system.  It is a great tool to manage libraries of separate pictures.

  You can download a free trial here: Fat Cat Software

  Or use the web interface of your iCloud photo library.  You can download directly to your iCloud photo library without launching Photos on your Mac.  Go to www.icloud.com, launch the Photos.app on this web page, then download the new photos.  Then they will be downloaded into your library of Phtoos on Drobo when you connect your player and open your system from Photo library again.

• What PHOTO library is the library of real photos that I use now

  What PHOTO library is the library of real photos that I use now.

  I'm in 1.3 PHOTOS

  In the finder, located in the PICTURES folder there are 3 library of as I will show here.

  

  I'm confused because of the dates that are associated to these. When iPHOTO became PHOTOS is iPHOTO Library.migratedphotolibrary who became now the PHOTO (ORIGINAL) LIBRARY. PHOTO LIBRARY

  OR the PHOTOS IS LIBRARY.photoslibrary the current collection of photos.

  each has a different file size and date:

  

  

  

  If someone can explain to me I would give thanks, that is the library that I use now, 1.3 PHOTOS

  Thank you

  jojoguitar_mn_usa

  Could be one of them - you decide - person other than you, who controls - hold down the option key while launching Photos and the use of the select Library window to test each - quit Photos while you what to use as a default is defined as pictures opens always the last library used when you start so it is available

  One you use is shown in the photo ==> of general preferences to the right of the location of the library

  LN

• MAC - impossible to find "Pictures folder" / Iphoto photo library and open the Iphoto Application at all

  Hi all

  I have Apple devices for a few years now, but I still find it difficult to understand the system. I want to put an end to that, so I finally registered.

  I try to look at the tutorials and read the forums, but I can't find concrete answers to my situation.

  First of all, in my application of Photos of my MacBook, I remove hundreds of photos and videos, then I go to recently deleted screen and I delete them all permanently.

  However my disk space is the same before under 'Storage' summary when I check "to about this Mac". I restarted the Mac and waited for days, the space does not release upward.

  Then I read in a forum and found the following answer:

  Your photos has not deleted because they still exist in iPhoto or Aperture, whatever you use. Photos saves disk space by creating links to the already existing files in iPhoto/Aperture, rather than duplicate. This means that if you want to delete a file, you must make sure that it has deleted all.

  If you can live without ever using iPhoto/Aperture once again, go to your Pictures folder and delete iPhoto Library and Aperture Library . In this way, the only copies of your photos will be those photos, and removing free space on your computer.

  
  

  The questions are the following:

  
  

  (1) after reading this, I decided to look it up in my pictures folder in the Finder to locate the iPhoto library, however it is not there on the left side, after reading the forums, I still cannot locate the iPhoto library anywhere.

  (2) in case I finally find my iPhoto library and delete it, are the images that I see now in the deleted Application Photos?

  (3) another curiosity, when I try to open IPHOTO, the following message appears:

  

  And then after trying the 'search App Store':

  

  I did not need to actually use my iPhoto or App Photos in particular, I do not yet fully understand the difference. I want to just my photos to be stored in ONE place and when I take hours to remove them permanently, get my rear space and do not learn, they still exist elsewhere (iPhoto library).

  Also please help me understand what am I supposed to do with the iPhoto application now that gives me these error messages.

  Thank you very much!

  (1) after reading this, I decided to look it up in my pictures folder in the Finder to locate the iPhoto library, however it is not there on the left side, after reading the forums, I still cannot locate the iPhoto library anywhere.

  The images folder must be manually added to the sidebar.

  Open the Finder preferences:

  • Click anywhere on the empty office to bring the Finder to the front, then go to the Finder menu in the main menu bar, open "Preferences".
    Click the tab of the sidebar and add all the items to the sidebar, you want to see.

  

  Now, open the images in the sidebar folder in the Finder.  Is your photo library in iPhoto there?

  Then drag it to an external drive to make a backup copy, then delete it and empty the trash.  Accidentally delete the photo library.

  (2) in case I finally find my iPhoto library and delete it, are the images that I see now in the deleted Application Photos?

  No, the photos in your library of Photos and the iPhoto library are separate files.  It was created by hard links.

  Hard links are new files, which use the same entry in the table. They store the contents in blocks of same on the disks, so the entries are not duplicated, but if you remove one of the linked files, the others will remain. The storage will be released, when the last linked file has been deleted.

  See this link: Six colors: the (hard) link between iPhoto and photo

• Cannot transfer iPhoto on external hard drive

  Everybody, I'm moving my iPhoto and iTunes library to an external GDrive of TB G-Tech 1 DHM using Firewire 800.  I transferred my long ago iTunes library and it did not help my iMac all go faster.  I am wanting to transfer my iPhoto library to free more space and then reset my iMac.

  I read most of the posts on how it is easy to do and how to do it, but ran a common problem.  All positions say close iPhoto and access the viewfinder screen and locate the pictures folder, and then in the iPhoto in the pictures folder library.  IT IS THE PROBLEM.  The only thing that appears in the favorite folders are: all my files, iCloud Drive, desktop, Applications and Documents and then in the peripheral topic is my DHM.  There is nothing else appear.

  Any help would be greatly appreciated.

  Ken

  All positions say close iPhoto and access the viewfinder screen and locate the pictures folder, and then in the iPhoto in the pictures folder library

  OK, but this isn't what you are doing...

  The only thing that appears in the favorite folders are

  There is no mention of the Favorites in the first quote.

  This is a very basic navigation of your computer. Fastest way:

  In the Finder, click on the menu go to and when he drops down, select go to folder

  In the window that appears copy and paste this:

  ~/Pictures

  and click the button to go to

  That will take you to your pictures folder.

• Not enough disk space to convert the iPhoto photo library

  My wife iPhoto library has about 9 500 photos. She has a MacBook Air, which has limited hard disk space, so we put his iPhoto library on a SD card (which is still in its SD slot). We decided to convert the iPhone photo library. When the process is started, it happens about 4% on the progress bar when a popup said that there is not enough disk space to perform the task (said to 72GO). How can I complete this process? She wants to ensure its iPhone and iPad Air can all share all the photos via iCloud. Can I put the library of Photos on the SD card too? Once the synchronization of library of Photos with iCloud, not all large digital images disappear from MacBook Air and only a miniature remain (like on the iPhone and the iPad)?

  I decided to try the procedure on my original post on my MacBook Pro.

  I copied the Library.photoslibrary Photos of my MBP to an external hard drive connected to my MBP.

  I did an "Option" + then click on 'Photos' selected the "Library.photoslibrary Photos" on my external hard drive. This produces the following pop-up message:

  "This library contains items to download from iCloud photo library".

  "To download the complete library, delete the incomplete elements, then set this library as the library of the system preferences and activate iCloud photo library. This will disable iCloud photo library on other libraries. »

  "Delete the incomplete items" or "quit".

  I clicked on "Quit" and posted above.

• How to recharge my hard drive with photos that are stored in iCloud.  After installing a new hard drive, there's no pictures found in the Photos, and I get this error "cannot find system Photo library named"Library.photoslibrary Photos".

  How to recharge my hard drive with photos that are stored in iCloud?  After installing a new hard drive, there's no pictures found in the Photos, and I get this error, "could not find the picture of system library named"Library.photoslibrary Photos".

  Soon as your App Photos or iPhoto lost track of your photo library, or there has not been migrated from your old drive. You can create an empty library and probably enable iCloud photo library for photos to upload to the cloud.

  Designate a library in pictures - Apple Support System

  

• Cannot delete a photo album of the Ipad 2 that has been created in iphoto

  I can't delete a photo album of the photos on my ipad 2.  The album was created in iphotos on my macbook air and synced from itunes.  All my photos on the macbook were imported to 'photos' and the album I want to remove my ipad does not exist on my macbook, not more.

  What I'm supposed to do is sync my ipad with itunes and delete the album in iphotos.

  However, there is no photos tab in my itunes me to synchronize the photos until I do?

  Create an album with a name similar but empty - and then synchronize with the iPad – which should erase your photos