iphoto files

otnetty · otnetty #1 (**permalink**)

12-31-2009, 01:30 PM

When I go into Finder, and locate iPhoto Library, there appears to be no files in it. I believe I used to see a whole list of "rolls". What has happened and where are my files? (if I double-click on Library, it opens iPhoto).

Sawday · Sawday #2 (**permalink**)

01-01-2010, 04:02 AM

Your photos are in iPhoto. You should only access them through iPhoto, never via Finder or you'll just screw everything up.

Jaygray · Jaygray #3 (**permalink**)

01-01-2010, 09:18 AM

It's a bad idea, but if you ctrl-click the iphoto library in Finder, there is an option for "Show Package Contents". You'll then be able to see what's inside. As was stated above, do not change anything in there. You can not edit your iphoto library manually with Finder.

otnetty · otnetty #4 (**permalink**)

01-01-2010, 10:21 AM

I wanted to 'see' the files so I could transfer copies of them to a jump drive to put on another computer.

Sawday · Sawday #5 (**permalink**)

01-01-2010, 12:12 PM

In iPhoto, select your photos and Export them in the required format (.jpg perhaps) and size (Original is an option) to the required destination.

vansmith · vansmith #6 (**permalink**)

01-01-2010, 12:36 PM

Bettery yet, just select them, copy them and paste them where you want them. Or, just drag them from iPhoto to wherever it is you want them (you'll notice the green circle with the plus sign indicating that they are being copied).

otnetty · otnetty #7 (**permalink**)

01-01-2010, 03:55 PM

Thanks all!

CreativeGuy · CreativeGuy #8 (**permalink**)

01-03-2010, 01:52 PM

I'm no fan of the "new" way of iPhoto keeping your photos in a database (a package file in the finder). It makes it a real pain to make backups when your database file is large enough that it doesn't fit on a DVD.

Sawday · Sawday #9 (**permalink**)

01-04-2010, 08:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CreativeGuy

I'm no fan of the "new" way of iPhoto keeping your photos in a database (a package file in the finder). It makes it a real pain to make backups when your database file is large enough that it doesn't fit on a DVD.

Have you thought of spitting your iPhoto database into more than one? This would have the added bonus of iPhoto loading quicker too.

skybolt · skybolt #10 (**permalink**)

01-05-2010, 11:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CreativeGuy

I'm no fan of the "new" way of iPhoto keeping your photos in a database (a package file in the finder). It makes it a real pain to make backups when your database file is large enough that it doesn't fit on a DVD.

Or just backup from within iPhoto. Drag the Events/albums, etc (thinking aqbout size), whatever you want onto a blank DVD -- or to your desktop and then to a DVD. Easy.

Sawday #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Nov 19, 2006 Location: York, UK Posts: 867 Mac Specs: 24" Aluminium, 2.8 GHz, 4Gb RAM. iPad2, iPhone4	01-01-2010, 04:02 AM Your photos are in iPhoto. You should only access them through iPhoto, never via Finder or you'll just screw everything up. Happiness is not getting what you want, but wanting what you get.
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Member Since: Nov 19, 2006 Location: York, UK Posts: 867 Mac Specs: 24" Aluminium, 2.8 GHz, 4Gb RAM. iPad2, iPhone4	01-01-2010, 12:12 PM In iPhoto, select your photos and Export them in the required format (.jpg perhaps) and size (Original is an option) to the required destination. Happiness is not getting what you want, but wanting what you get.
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Member Since: Oct 19, 2008 Location: Ottawa Posts: 15,302 Mac Specs: 2012 13" MBP (2.5 i5, 8GB)	01-01-2010, 12:36 PM Bettery yet, just select them, copy them and paste them where you want them. Or, just drag them from iPhoto to wherever it is you want them (you'll notice the green circle with the plus sign indicating that they are being copied). Important Links: Community Guidelines : Use the reputation system if you've been helped. M-F Blog :: Write for the blog :: M-F IRC Channel - Chats every Sunday at 8PM EST.
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otnetty #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 31, 2009 Location: Western PA Posts: 3 Mac Specs: MacBook Pro 17 and MacBook Air	12-31-2009, 01:30 PM When I go into Finder, and locate iPhoto Library, there appears to be no files in it. I believe I used to see a whole list of "rolls". What has happened and where are my files? (if I double-click on Library, it opens iPhoto).
	QUOTE Thanks

otnetty #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 31, 2009 Location: Western PA Posts: 3 Mac Specs: MacBook Pro 17 and MacBook Air	01-01-2010, 10:21 AM I wanted to 'see' the files so I could transfer copies of them to a jump drive to put on another computer.
	QUOTE Thanks

otnetty #7 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 31, 2009 Location: Western PA Posts: 3 Mac Specs: MacBook Pro 17 and MacBook Air	01-01-2010, 03:55 PM Thanks all!
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