.PHOTOLIBRARY File Extension

MacOS Photo Library

The photolibrary file extension is associated with the iPhoto application. iPhoto is a photo editing software for Mac OS X developed by Apple. The photolibrary file stores a database of digital photos...

General Information

Title PHOTOLIBRARY File Extension
Extension .photolibrary
Full Form MacOS Photo Library
File Type Database/Container
Developer Apple Inc.
MIME Type application/x-package

File Function

Primary Function Store photos, videos
Additional Functions Organize, manage media
Features Non-linear editing, Metadata tracking

File Characteristics

Quality High
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency No
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Image storage Yes
Video storage Yes
Personal organization Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Unauthorized access
Best Practices Regular backups, Encryption

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 2015
Latest Update Continuously updated

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .migratedphotolibrary, .aplibrary, .iphoto

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Apple Photos Free MacOS
iPhoto (Discontinued) Free MacOS
Aperture (Discontinued) Paid MacOS