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Can't access my photos on iPhoto. Is there a way to get them back?

I had all my photos on iPhoto and I can't access them at all. Is there any way I can get those pictures and videos back? Or are they lost forever?


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Posted on Jan 31, 2021 7:56 PM

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Posted on Jan 31, 2021 11:15 PM

iPhoto was discontinued more than 5 years ago. It is no longer developed or sold. It was replaced by the more powerful (and free) Photos.app that comes with the OS. You can migrate to that app very simply:


Hold down the option (or alt) key and launch Photos. From the resulting menu select 'Choose Library' and point at your iPhoto Library. It will do the rest.


If you prefer not to use Photos there are several 3rd party apps that you can use. Which to choose depends on the kind of photographer you are and your budget.

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Jan 31, 2021 11:15 PM in response to wendy1289

iPhoto was discontinued more than 5 years ago. It is no longer developed or sold. It was replaced by the more powerful (and free) Photos.app that comes with the OS. You can migrate to that app very simply:


Hold down the option (or alt) key and launch Photos. From the resulting menu select 'Choose Library' and point at your iPhoto Library. It will do the rest.


If you prefer not to use Photos there are several 3rd party apps that you can use. Which to choose depends on the kind of photographer you are and your budget.

Can't access my photos on iPhoto. Is there a way to get them back?

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