You can make a difference in the Apple Support Community!

When you sign up with your Apple Account, you can provide valuable feedback to other community members by upvoting helpful replies and User Tips.

Looks like no one’s replied in a while. To start the conversation again, simply ask a new question.

the old iphoto app I guess is 32 bit, now it wont work with Catalina, so how do I access the photos that were on iphoto?????

the old iphoto app I guess is 32 bit, now it wont work with Catalina, so how do I access the photos that were on iphoto?????

iMac Pro

Posted on Jan 29, 2020 3:50 PM

Reply
Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Posted on Jan 30, 2020 3:42 AM

See: Updating from iPhoto to Photos for macOS – Apple Support


Which version of iPhoto have you been using?

If the version number starts with 7 or less (iPhoto 7.1.5 or so), the library will need to be prepared with the Using the iPhoto Library Upgrader tool - Apple Support , before it can be opened by Photos for Mac.


2 replies
Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Jan 30, 2020 3:42 AM in response to benlandon

See: Updating from iPhoto to Photos for macOS – Apple Support


Which version of iPhoto have you been using?

If the version number starts with 7 or less (iPhoto 7.1.5 or so), the library will need to be prepared with the Using the iPhoto Library Upgrader tool - Apple Support , before it can be opened by Photos for Mac.


Jan 30, 2020 3:32 AM in response to benlandon

iPhoto was discontinued more than 4 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.

the old iphoto app I guess is 32 bit, now it wont work with Catalina, so how do I access the photos that were on iphoto?????

Welcome to Apple Support Community
A forum where Apple customers help each other with their products. Get started with your Apple Account.