Backing up your iPhoto library is one of the most effective ways to prevent losing precious memories. You never know when your hard drive can get corrupt or when a disaster can strike. Hence, it is always a good idea to have backups.
Sometimes, having a single backup isn’t enough. For instance, you may lose a backup on the external hard drive, but if that was the only backup you had, it’s not useful. So create multiple backups and make sure you’re never going to lose those important memories.
Here in this article, we’ll show you how to create backups of the iPhoto library using different methods, so you can have multiple backups of desired photos from the iPhoto library.
How to Backup iPhoto Library?
- Backup the Library using iCloud
- Create iPhoto backup using Time machine
- Backup using the photos using a USB flash drive or external hard-drive
Backup using iCloud
- Open the iPhotos app on your Mac.
- Click on Photos in the menu bar and select Preferences from the options.
- Choose the iCloud tab in the preference window and check the box next to iCloud photos.
- Click Download Originals to this Mac to store both your photos on your Mac and in iCloud.
- If your Mac doesn't have enough space for all photos, click Optimize Mac Storage to download lower-resolution images. You can download full-resolution images from iCloud whenever needed.
Create iPhoto Backup Using Time Machine
Time Machine is great for backup and if you’re using it, you must know that iPhoto library will be backed up every time your Time Machine is run.
Although Time Machine is useful, there is one downside to it. The way Time Machine works is it deletes old files to make room for new ones. But with photos, that may not be the best thing. You will obviously want to keep old photos and hence, it is important that you also back up iPhoto library using other methods along with Time Machine.
Find out how to Import iPhoto to Photos by following this article.
Backup iPhoto to External Hard Drive or USB Flash Drive
You can manually backup images from the iPhoto library to an external hard drive or a USB flash drive. To do this, follow the steps listed below.
- Connect your external hard drive or USB flash drive to your Mac and open Finder
- Click on the Pictures folder > iPhoto library
- Now copy the iPhoto library file to your external hard drive or USB flash drive connected to your computer
Note: The most important thing to note is that you must repeat this process every time you have new photos in your library.
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Recover Your iPhoto Library Using Remo Recover
In such cases, data recovery tools such as Remo Recover are your best option. The software has the ability to recover files due to corruption or damage to the drive. A myriad of photo formats such as JPEG, PNG, BMP, PSD, RAW images, etc. can be recovered.
In addition to images, other files like audio and video can also be recovered. For a detailed guide on the process of recovery, refer to deleted iPhoto library recovery.
You can use also Remo Recover to recover data from USB flash drives, SD cards, and other storage devices in addition to hard drives. Download a trial version and try the product for free!
Are you facing problems with your iPhoto library? One common issue you may encounter is the frustrating “Your photo library is locked” error. This article, will help you understand the causes of this error and also help you unlock your photo library easily.
