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.

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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