Do I have to use Photos? How do I

hi - purchased brand new imac replace 2010 model - until today have used iphoto photo storage , editing - did try photos when launched didnt layout , found harder find things, stuck iphoto. assume moving new model forced take plunge? have few questions:

should use photos or there alternatives should consider? minimal editing have found photoshop etc me

can i/should try import existing photos iphoto, or there way store these on external hard drive? 1 of things dont iphoto how hard find photo want without opening iphoto program...

advice appreciated...

 

if used migration assistance import applications , settings, user profiles , docs old mac or time machine backup, iphotos app should on new mac.

in finder, if right click iphotos library, , choose show package contents, file structure of iphotos library navigable, can find individual photos , open in preview, etc.

best benefit of photos icloud sync ios , tvos devices. use other photo apps, haven't, can't recommend any.

if want use external hdd store iphotos, or photos library, copy entire library file /users/[username]/pictures external hdd app closed. then, launch app option key pressed , choose library on external drive. continue using library until change it.

 

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