2.1. Understanding the iPhoto Import Process
The first step in organizing, editing, and sharing high-quality digital photographs with iPhoto is the import process. iPhoto enables you to import photos from various digital media and electronic devices, the most popular being a digital camera. iPhoto cannot import digital photographs unless it understands their file format. Fortunately, iPhoto supports photos that have been saved in a wide range of file formats such as JPEG, TIFF, RAW, PSD, and more.
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Import Devices and Media
You can import images from electronic devices such as digital cameras, mobile phones, CDs, DVDs, flash drives and memory ...
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