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How to move iPhoto photos from Mac to PC using a Time Machine backup

How to move iPhoto photos from Mac to PC using a Time Machine backup

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MascotRich
Junior Member
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12-10-2016, 10:23 AM
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They had a big reaction when I told them, but now they’re open to building something instead. I need to create a PC or Hackintosh if I can move their photos, but the only storage I have is an external drive that doesn’t work on my PC. I’m worried about losing those pictures and don’t want to waste time setting up a new machine without access. The problem is the files are hidden in iPhoto’s complex structure, not in the usual Pictures folder. Could you help figure out how to reach them? Thanks!
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MascotRich
12-10-2016, 10:23 AM #1

They had a big reaction when I told them, but now they’re open to building something instead. I need to create a PC or Hackintosh if I can move their photos, but the only storage I have is an external drive that doesn’t work on my PC. I’m worried about losing those pictures and don’t want to waste time setting up a new machine without access. The problem is the files are hidden in iPhoto’s complex structure, not in the usual Pictures folder. Could you help figure out how to reach them? Thanks!

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britishfoe
Junior Member
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12-20-2016, 11:16 PM
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Make sure everything is secure. Your device seems to have an issue.
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britishfoe
12-20-2016, 11:16 PM #2

Make sure everything is secure. Your device seems to have an issue.

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Copy007
Member
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12-23-2016, 01:31 AM
#3
Your Mac crashed, probably because the Time Machine drives were in a strange format.
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Copy007
12-23-2016, 01:31 AM #3

Your Mac crashed, probably because the Time Machine drives were in a strange format.

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Pierleo29
Member
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12-23-2016, 01:54 AM
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GPT serves as a segmentation method, not a file type. HFS+ is utilized by MAC for opening in Windows; download HFSExplorer -Jason
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Pierleo29
12-23-2016, 01:54 AM #4

GPT serves as a segmentation method, not a file type. HFS+ is utilized by MAC for opening in Windows; download HFSExplorer -Jason

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12-29-2016, 02:51 PM
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It was a bit dramatic, but we experienced a sudden pop similar to a firecracker. After that, nothing happened—no fans spinning, no sound at all. There was a burning smell, but it didn’t actually explode. I suspect the power supply unit failed or one of the capacitors on the motherboard burst. Apologies if I misled you.
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mister_pokemon
12-29-2016, 02:51 PM #5

It was a bit dramatic, but we experienced a sudden pop similar to a firecracker. After that, nothing happened—no fans spinning, no sound at all. There was a burning smell, but it didn’t actually explode. I suspect the power supply unit failed or one of the capacitors on the motherboard burst. Apologies if I misled you.

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Gotrunks
Junior Member
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01-05-2017, 06:13 PM
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I think I attempted that before, but it didn’t work. Sorry, I’m not at home and on a mobile device, so I can’t confirm. I’ll try again once I’m back on my PC.
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Gotrunks
01-05-2017, 06:13 PM #6

I think I attempted that before, but it didn’t work. Sorry, I’m not at home and on a mobile device, so I can’t confirm. I’ll try again once I’m back on my PC.

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ButterKing121
Member
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01-10-2017, 11:48 AM
#7
You may require a Mac drive to reach the storage as well. ExFAT works on both OS X and Windows systems.
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ButterKing121
01-10-2017, 11:48 AM #7

You may require a Mac drive to reach the storage as well. ExFAT works on both OS X and Windows systems.

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LorrenK
Senior Member
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01-10-2017, 01:26 PM
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I thought it would be simple if the files were just saved in a basic folder. However, my mom connected her camera and used import to iPhoto, placing the images in a hidden location that isn’t reachable without iPhoto. This likely explains why I couldn’t find them with HFSExplorer.
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LorrenK
01-10-2017, 01:26 PM #8

I thought it would be simple if the files were just saved in a basic folder. However, my mom connected her camera and used import to iPhoto, placing the images in a hidden location that isn’t reachable without iPhoto. This likely explains why I couldn’t find them with HFSExplorer.

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anfuk
Junior Member
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01-12-2017, 12:55 PM
#9
In the iPhoto library within documents, you can access photos and organize them easily.
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anfuk
01-12-2017, 12:55 PM #9

In the iPhoto library within documents, you can access photos and organize them easily.

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Diamonduck
Member
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01-12-2017, 05:42 PM
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They seem structured for Mac OS journaling, which helps them hide from Windows. You may require a Mac to run it.
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Diamonduck
01-12-2017, 05:42 PM #10

They seem structured for Mac OS journaling, which helps them hide from Windows. You may require a Mac to run it.