Isn&#x27;t this why <i>standards</i> exist? We have standard image formats (jpg, dng). Even standard metadata formats (xmp, exif).<p>Why can&#x27;t we have a standard for image libraries, albums, and storage that can work on a smartphone or desktop? It sure would make it easier to roll your own imports, exports, backups. It would be easier to move your stuff when Apple shuts down Aperture, Google shuts down Picasa, you switch smartphone OSs, you decide to quit Facebook, etc. Some XML or some JSON amirite?<p>If 1 or 2 big players got on board, I feel like others would follow. But I&#x27;m probably wrong.