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iPhoto Diet

iPhoto Diet - 2.1.3

Reduce the size of your iPhoto library

All Time: (4.4)
Version 2.1.3: (5.0)
Selected Version: 2.1.3
Release Date: 2003-11-11
License: Freeware
Downloads (version 2.1.3): 1,281
Downloads (all versions): 76,351

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Product Description:

iPhoto Diet is a utility for slimming down iPhoto libraries. It removes the original copies of modified photos based on several selectable criteria. For example, criteria include removing unrotated originals or redundant duplicates. As well, iPhoto Diet can remove the icon thumbnails from photo files, saving additional space. Useful utility prior to burning your iPhoto libraries onto CDs or for freeing up hard drive space. iPhoto Diet can be run manually or set to run automatically at desired times. It is available in multiple languages and welcomes contributions for additional languages.

What's new in this version:

  • Fixed several Panther related bugs eg. no more "Some data was the wrong type" errors.
  • iPhoto Diet now quits automatically if Auto Mode was active at launch.
  • Minor interface tweaks made to the progress bar.
  • Translated documentation is now included with the download.

Operating System Requirements:

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

  • Mac OS X 10.3
  • Mac OS X 10.2

Additional Requirements:

  • Mac OS X 10.2 or higher

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Feedback Summary:

Version 2.1.3:
Overall Rating: (5.0) Features: (4.8) Support: (5.0)
Ease of Use: (5.0) Quality / Stability: (5.0) Price: (5.0)
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iPhoto Diet ReviewLove 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"
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iPhoto Diet Troubleshooting ReportiLife 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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iPhoto Diet CommentaryWhere 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.
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