Iphoto Library

<h1>Iphoto Library</h1>Author: <a title="Rose Broyles" href="http://www.articlesbase.com/authors/rose-broyles/280943.htm">Rose Broyles</a> If there are images in this attachment, they will not be displayed.  Download the original attachment iPhoto Libraries When you upload your photos into iPhoto, they are stored in a library folder where the software organizes and keeps track of their precise locations. Certain data files are also created to help in their organization. These are also stored in the same folder as the photos.   When working with iPhoto, you do not actually go into the library folder itself. Instead, you simply use the software's interface. Nonetheless, it may be useful to understand how the things in the library folder work, especially when you encounter some problems with iPhoto. Following are a few of the files or folders you will find in the library. Library Folders and Subfolders iPhoto 5 and earlier versions store the photos in the library folder itself. In later versions, this folder contains subfolders categorized by year. The year folder contains subfolders classified by month, which in turn is classified into 31 subfolders for each day of the month. The actual photos are contained in the "day" subfolder.    AlbumData2.xml This folder is created by iPhoto 8 and later editions. It stores data on the albums and events in the library folder but not the photos themselves. A program that only needs a list of the stored albums and events will be able to run through this folder faster. Cache This folder, found in iPhoto 8 and later versions, contains additional data needed by the iPhoto library. These data are requisites for the proper operation of the library so it should not be deleted. Contents/PkgInfo This gives a type and creator code to the iPhoto 7 package to identify which application it belongs to. face.db, face_blob.db This folder contains data needed for the face recognition feature of iPhoto 8. Pod Photo Cache This is created by iTunes to sync your library with an iPod. Library.Data These files are named differently for the different editions of iPhoto, but they all refer to the central database where all information is stored. Metadata Backup This is an iPhoto 8-created file that stores backup metadata of your files stored in the library. About the Author: Rose Broyles is an Apple enthusiast, graphic designer and photographer. Find out more information about <a href="http://aboutiphoto.com/2009/11/removing-duplicates-from-your-iphoto-library/">Iphoto libraries</a> at <a href="http://aboutiphoto.com"><a target="_blank" href="http://aboutiphoto.com">http://aboutiphoto.com</a></a>Article Source: <a href="http://www.articlesbase.com/">ArticlesBase.com</a> - <a href="http://www.articlesbase.com/software-articles/iphoto-library-1434796.html" title="Iphoto Library">Iphoto Library</a>

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iPhoto Libraries

When you upload your photos into iPhoto, they are stored in a library folder where the software organizes and keeps track of their precise locations. Certain data files are also created to help in their organization. These are also stored in the same folder as the photos.

When working with iPhoto, you do not actually go into the library folder itself. Instead, you simply use the software's interface. Nonetheless, it may be useful to understand how the things in the library folder work, especially when you encounter some problems with iPhoto. Following are a few of the files or folders you will find in the library.

Library Folders and Subfolders

iPhoto 5 and earlier versions store the photos in the library folder itself. In later versions, this folder contains subfolders categorized by year. The year folder contains subfolders classified by month, which in turn is classified into 31 subfolders for each day of the month. The actual photos are contained in the "day" subfolder.

AlbumData2.xml

This folder is created by iPhoto 8 and later editions. It stores data on the albums and events in the library folder but not the photos themselves. A program that only needs a list of the stored albums and events will be able to run through this folder faster.

Cache

This folder, found in iPhoto 8 and later versions, contains additional data needed by the iPhoto library. These data are requisites for the proper operation of the library so it should not be deleted.

Contents/PkgInfo

This gives a type and creator code to the iPhoto 7 package to identify which application it belongs to.

face.db, face_blob.db

This folder contains data needed for the face recognition feature of iPhoto 8.

Pod Photo Cache

This is created by iTunes to sync your library with an iPod.

Library.Data

These files are named differently for the different editions of iPhoto, but they all refer to the central database where all information is stored.

Metadata Backup

This is an iPhoto 8-created file that stores backup metadata of your files stored in the library.

Rose Broyles is an Apple enthusiast, graphic designer and photographer. Find out more information about Iphoto libraries at http://aboutiphoto.com

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