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How do I import files from iPhoto to Elements 8?

Aug 3, 2012 9:12 AM

Tags: #elements_8 #lightroom_3 #program_error #import_photos

I recently bought my first Mac, and installed Elements 8, which came in a software bundle with my Bamboo drawing pad. However, when I go to import photos from iPhoto, I get a program error. The same is happening when I try to import files to the trial version of Lightroom that I installed.

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  • Barbara B.
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    1. Barbara B.,
    Aug 3, 2012 10:08 AM   in reply to aeb23
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    When you use iphoto you have two choices: set PSE as your external editor in iphoto (preferences>Advanced>Edit Photo) and then always send them from iphoto to PSE, or export the photos to the desktop, edit them, save them, and import the edited photos to iphoto as new files. You cannot and should never try to use File>Open on the iphoto library.

     
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    2. aeb23,
    Aug 3, 2012 3:25 PM   in reply to Barbara B.
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    Thank you! So I can just transfer them from iPhoto into a folder on the desktop and them import them from there?

     
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    3. Barbara B.,
    Aug 3, 2012 5:20 PM   in reply to aeb23
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    Well, you never "import" photos into PSE 8 for mac, since it doesn't have any kind of database or anything. (Bridge is just a browser--it shows you the current state of any folder you point it to, without keeping  a record of the contents the way organizer does). But yes, if you just want to open photos in PSE, exporting to the folder on the desktop is one way to make them available to Elements for editing.

     
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    4. aeb23,
    Aug 4, 2012 8:03 PM   in reply to Barbara B.
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    I still can't figure out how to get them I the desktop

     
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    5. Barbara B.,
    Aug 4, 2012 8:22 PM   in reply to aeb23
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    Select the ones you want, then File>Export:

     

    Screen Shot 2012-08-04 at 11.21.49 PM.png

     
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    6. aeb23,
    Aug 4, 2012 9:01 PM   in reply to Barbara B.
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    Awesome. Thank you very much for your help.

     
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