Can Aperture automatically back up only selected photos, such as starred or labeled images?

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I'm using Apple Aperture to manage my photos and currently back up the entire library, which uses a lot of disk space and bandwidth. I'd prefer to back up only certain images—such as photos rated 1 star or higher or those with a specific label—while preserving the master files and Aperture edit/metadata information if possible.

Is there a practical way in Aperture to automate this kind of selective backup? For example, exporting selected images to another folder, or using managed vs. referenced masters so different groups of photos can be backed up differently?

user3595 · Answer

I have not done this, but looking at Apple's Aperture plugin page, I see this: Aperture Assistant. "Automated exports" sound like a start at getting the functionality you want there. As they say, no code required, although you may have to play with Automater some , or bribe someone to connect the pieces together for you...

There are a number of other plugins on the first page which also look to serve a similar purpose. Good luck!

Can Aperture automatically back up only selected photos, such as starred or labeled images?

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