Copy the iTunes folder (User > Music > “iTunes”) to the Desktop. When iPhoto asks for a location to generate the subfolders, choose the folder you created in Step 1.įor more export options in iPhoto 9.5 or 9.6, visit:ģ.) Exporting data from iTunes is a bit easier. We also chose Use File Name from the File Name menu, and Event Name from the Subfolder Format menu. To export unmodified originals choose Original from the Kind menu, otherwise choose Current to export the photos as-is. IPhoto: Starting from the Events view, choose Edit > Select All, then File > Export. When Photos asks for a location to generate the subfolders, choose the folder you created in Step 1.įor more information about exporting from Photos, visit: To maintain our original file names and Moment names, we also chose “File Name” from the File Name menu, and “Moment Name” from the Subfolder Format menu. Note: this option does not export metadata. By exporting all Events or Moments (rather than other collection types like Albums) you give yourself the best chance to ensure no photos will be left behind.Ģ.) Photos: To export all images in their original state, choose Edit > Select All within the Photos view, then choose File > Export > Export Unmodified Original.
For 10.6.8, iTunes 11 is the most recent version.ġ.) Using the Finder, create and name a new folder on your Desktop, into which all of the iPhoto Events or Photos Moments can be saved. Instead we used iPhoto 9.2 (an updated version from the 2011 iLife suite). For iPhoto, going back to 10.6.8 means iPhoto 9.5 (2013) or iPhoto 9.6 (2014) cannot be used either.
We do not recommend using a system earlier than 10.6.8 due to stability and software compatibility issues.
Please check your Mac documentation to verify compatibility.
The results were mixed, but mostly positive. This article provides a detailed look at a recent attempt to revert from 10.10.3 to 10.6.8, without the benefit of a Snow Leopard Time Machine backup. Reverting to an earlier version like 10.7 or 10.6 can be more complicated, especially without a Time Machine backup. As an example, if you are reverting from 10.10 to 10.9 (the next most popular version of OS X) and you have a Time Machine backup, the process is relatively simple.
How easy or difficult the reversion is depends heavily on whether you have a full Time Machine backup of the original system installation. The reasons for doing this will vary but the two most common are application incompatibilities and/or a dislike for the changes made to the user interface.
One of the more interesting requests we get from OWC customers is how to revert from OS X 10.10 Yosemite to an earlier version of the system.