Apple iPhoto library
File type: Various data file
The iphoto file extension identifies an Apple iPhoto library used to manage imported photos.
The library stores photo metadata and other information used by iPhoto.
File type category:
Various data file
Date updated: October 9, 2026
Record marked as obsolete and not updated for a long time.
Apple iPhoto was a photo management and editing application from Apple for Mac OS X. Its library files organize photos imported into the application.
An iphoto file contains metadata and other information read from imported photos, along with the information iPhoto uses to manage them.
iPhoto is obsolete and has been replaced by Apple Photos.
Open an iphoto file with Apple iPhoto on a Mac where iPhoto is installed. The file belongs to an iPhoto library and is intended to be opened through the application rather than as a standalone document.
Use iPhoto's export function to export the photos stored in the library to JPG format. This exports the photos and does not convert the iPhoto library database itself.
Software applications that can open iphoto files:
Apple macOS / Mac OS X
iPhoto
Software applications that can edit iphoto files:
Apple macOS / Mac OS X
iPhoto
Software capable of saving iphoto files:
Apple macOS / Mac OS X
iPhoto
Software apps that create iphoto files:
Apple macOS / Mac OS X
iPhoto
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