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iPhoto Diet - 3.1

Slim down your iPhoto library.

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This Version:	Not rated (0.0)
Current Version:	3.1
Release Date:	2006-09-10
License:	Freeware
Downloads (this version):	1,679
Downloads (all versions):	75,099

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Product Description:

iPhoto Diet is a utility that helps to slim down your iPhoto library by manipulating your photos in the following ways:

eliminate duplicate photos created internally by iPhoto or imported by yourself
remove iPhoto's backups of rotated or modified photos
strip the thumbnail icons of your photos
remove thumbnail photos that have become mixed up with your high resolution photos
identify photos which have not been added to albums
weed out unnecessary folders and files from the library

These operations allow you to recover hard drive space and to fit more photos in your iPhoto library bound for CD or DVD burning. iPhoto Diet supports multiple iPhoto libraries, and provides basic library management features such as switching and launching libraries. In addition, iPhoto Diet can be run manually or configured to start scanning your libraries automatically at desired times.

What's new in this version:

iPhoto 6 is now supported .
iPhoto Diet is now a universal binary.
Reorganized "Remove Original Backups" options.
Added the option to remove originals within iPhoto libraries only (relevant only to iPhoto 6)
All albums created by iPhoto Diet now begin and end with double-dashes ( -- ) to make them stand out from the user's albums.

Operating System Requirements:

This product is designed to run on the following operating systems:

Mac OS X 10.4 Intel
Mac OS X 10.4 PPC
Mac OS X 10.3.9
Mac OS X 10.3

Additional Requirements:

Mac OS X 10.3 or higher (Universal Binary)
iPhoto 4, 5, or 6

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Love the app, hate the damage it did..... - Version: 3.1, 11/20/2007 01:41PM PST

(1 of 1 users found this comment useful)

VocalVirgo

I first used this app 2 years ago and it seemed to work fine. But then, I experienced the same problems as most other users. I ended up wit LOTS of pictures that only displayed as "!" inside a big outlined grey box when trying to view them full size. The thumbnails are fine, but clicking the thumbnail to see the larger view was a no-go. The good news is, is that the pictures are all still on your computer, in your iPhoto folder. You have to copy the file (picture's) name and paste it into a Spotlight search. Then, when Spotlight brings it up, drag it into iPhoto right where it should be. Then delete the other one (that brings up the "!"). It's a hassle, but it's a fix. Now, I wrote the developer, asking when there would be an update. He responded right away. (I was surprised, because a lot of people were saying he doesn't respond and was slacking. So, here is my email to him, and his response. I hope this helps anyone out there looking for answers.

Me: "Are you updating this app? It seems to really screw up libraries. It's
a great app, but if you're not doing anything with it, please take it
sown at this point. It hasn't worked in years.

Thanks. VocalVirgo"

Him: "Hi Virgo,

Yes, I am working on an update for iPhoto 7. Sorry to hear about your
bad experiences with the current version of iPhoto Diet;
unfortunately, the use of GUI Scripting (a technique that iPhoto Diet
uses to remove unwanted originals) appears to be causing major
problems for some users, while for others it works without a hitch. I
am revisiting the code to see if I can replace GUI Scripting with any
other method; unfortunately, the limited programming interface
provided by iPhoto doesn't seem to present any other options. I will
keep the iPhoto Diet web-page updated as things progress.

All the best, Martin"

iLife 08 - Version: 3.1, 9/12/2007 03:16PM PST

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Fabro

I actually don't dare to run a "diet" on my iPhoto library after I have seen how much it has changed after the upgrade to iPhoto 7, so I have one question for the iPhotoDiet developer that I think many of us would ask: does iPhotoDiet 3.1 work with iPhoto 7 (iLife '08) and, if not, do you plan to release an updated version supporting it?

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Where is Martin? - Version: 3.1, 1/29/2007 09:40AM PST

MacBeil

Does anyone know where Martin Fuhrer is these days? I have a question for him before I use iPhoto Diet and his U.Calgary address seems to be dead.