FAQ

Common tasks

1. Copying photos from one Mac to another
2. Merging libraries from two different Macs
3. Copying photos from a CD/DVD backup
4. Restoring photos from Time Machine
5. Storing a library on an external drive
6. Splitting a library into smaller libraries
7. Creating a new library using photos not already in iPhoto
8. Transferring your iPhoto Library Manager setup to a new Mac

Frequently asked questions

1. How can I make the same list of keywords appear in all my iPhoto libraries?
2. If I just copied an album to another library, is it safe to delete that album from the original library? How do I do that?
3. Why is the rebuilt/merged copy of my library smaller than the original library?
4. Can I use iPhoto Library Manager to "downgrade" my library to an older version of iPhoto?
5. How does iPhoto Library Manager handle photos stored outside the iPhoto library package?
6. I moved a bunch of duplicates to the trash, but how do I move them back out?

Troubleshooting

1. Disappearing iPhoto libraries on external drives
2. Dealing with a corrupt iPhoto library
3. iPhoto Library Manager stops and displays an error message when copying or merging
4. iPhoto gives an error message when trying to open a library
5. iPhoto Library Manager stalls during a long operation