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Pro Application Replacement Serial Numbers

A new serial number can be generated in the event that yours is missing or invalid. Apple requires a valid proof of purchase to request a replacement serial number submitted via fax or email. The following guidelines will help you … Continue reading

Aperture: Import window may not display imported thumbnail images from some cameras

When you connect an Olympus E3, E510, E30 or Pentax K200 camera to your Mac to import RAW images, the import window may not display thumbnails.  

Format external drives to Mac OS Extended before using with Aperture

Tips on preparing a new external hard drive for use with Aperture.

About the Aperture 2.1.3 Update

This update improves overall stability and provides fixes for issues related to the integrity of the Aperture Library database and compatibility with specific file types. The update is recommended for all Aperture 2 users.

Aperture: How do I change my book’s theme or type?

If you would like to change the theme of your book to another theme but are concerned that this change may affect your images and text, you can make a duplicate copy of the book and make your changes to … Continue reading

iPhoto, Aperture: What to do if a low resolution warning appears on photo product orders

When you design a book or order prints, a yellow "exclamation point" warning symbol indicates any low-resolution photos or images in a book. This warning also lets you know if edits you have applied to these images have reduced the … Continue reading

Aperture: May quit unexpectedly when you select a shortcut menu item

Sometimes when you open a shortcut menu, either by a Control-click or right-click, and then select one of its menu items, Aperture may quit unexpectedly.

Aperture: Some PSD files renamed when updating to Aperture 1.5

When you update to Aperture 1.5, some PSD files in your Aperture library may appear to be renamed with "- Version x" appended to the name. The images may display as gray boxes in the Viewer.

Aperture 2: Foil stamp may be missing on book

When you preview a book that you are submitting to Apple for printing, a white rectangular box with no text may appear directly under the dust jacket. For instructions on how to preview a book, see Previewing an order in … Continue reading

Aperture: Vaults may be substantially smaller than the library

When you create a vault to back up your Aperture library, you may notice that sometimes the vault is substantially smaller than the library. Learn why your vault may be smaller.