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May 01, 2015 The Photos Library and the Migrated iPhoto Library are sharing the image files by hard links. You would not gain any additional disk space by deleting the 'iPhotos library.migratedphotolibrary', but would lose the opportunity to use your library again with iPhoto or to repeat the migration, if you should discover that some photos did not migrate correctly.
With the upgrade to Photos, many Mac users have been left with a duplicate iPhoto library on their Macs. Here’s how to delete iPhoto library and clear out some clutter. IPhoto used to be the standard photo editor and photo management system on Macs, at least for the average computer user. Oct 16, 2019 These other Photos libraries function identically to each other, with one exception: Only one library can be synced with iCloud Photo Library at a time. Your others will be locally (or externally, if you have them on a hard drive) siloed from iCloud's sync service. How to import your Aperture library into Photos for Mac. Options: Selecting Alternate iPhoto and iTunes Libraries. The iTunes Library Manager Web site states that the application in not compatible with the built-in multiple library feature in iTunes. Jan 11, 2018 here's a relevant tip: open Photos on an iOS device. Back out to the Years view, if you're not already there. Select a year and click Show More. Then click Select. Now, place your finger over the top leftmost photo, swipe right to the top right photo in the row, then drag down to the bottom right corner of the screen below the trash can.
Back up your library
Before following any of these steps, it's a good idea to create a backup of your photo library, even if you use iCloud Photos. You can use Time Machine, use a third-party backup solution, or copy the library to an external drive. By default, your photo library is stored in the Pictures folder within your home folder.
Make sure that your software is up to date
Photos is part of the Mac operating system. You can avoid or fix many issues by running the most up-to-date version of macOS. Learn more about updating the software on your Mac.
If you use RAW images in Photos, learn more about the digital camera RAW formats supported by iOS, iPadOS, and macOS.
If you have trouble migrating an existing iPhoto or Aperture library to Photos
You might see an alert message when you first open Photos or migrate an existing iPhoto or Aperture library. Learn what to do if Photos can’t copy or create a library.
If the Media Browser isn't showing your photos and videos
Use the Media Browser to make images from your photo library available in other apps, like Pages and iMovie. The Media Browser shows only the contents of the Photos library designated as the System Photo Library. If you have more than one Photos library—and the one you're using isn't set as the System Photo Library—the Media Browser won't show its contents.
Follow these steps to designate the current library as the System Photo Library:
- Choose Photos > Preferences.
- Click the General button at the top of the Preferences window.
- Click Use as System Photo Library.
If you're having other issues with Photos
If you're experiencing other issues—like missing or blank photo thumbnails, unexpected behavior, or if Photos won’t open—try to see if it's an issue with your library by following these steps.
Create a new Photos library and see if your issues persist:
- Quit Photos.
- Press and hold the Option key while you open Photos.
- In the dialog that appears, click Create New.
- Give your new library a name, then click OK. Note whether Photos opens successfully with this new library.
To return to your main Photos library, quit Photos. Then open it again while holding the Option key, select your main library, and click Choose Library.
Alternatively, you can open Photos in another user account on your Mac and note whether Photos opens successfully.
If Photos opens with the new library, or in a different user account, it might mean that there's an issue with your library. Follow the steps to use the Photos library repair tool on your main Photos library.
Learn more
- Learn how to create and order print products like books or calendars in Photos with Project Extensions.
- Get help with iCloud Photos.
Got a family photo that you'd love to look at every time you turn on your Mac? You can use Photos for Mac to set your desktop picture for you!
Setting your desktop is as simple as selecting the photo you want to use and clicking the Share button in the toolbar, then selecting the 'Set Desktop Picture' option.
How to set your desktop picture in Photos for Mac
- Open Photos on your Mac
- Click the Share Selected Photos icon in the upper right corner
- Click Set Desktop Picture
- You can adjust the layout of the desktop photo from your System Preferences.
What's your desktop background?
Are you someone who prefers to set your desktop background picture as a photo with pals, or do you prefer a super cool design you found online or a screenshot from your favorite video game? Let us know what your desktop background in the comments below!
Updated February 2018: Everything's current for the latest version of Photos for macOS High Sierra!
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