Take Control of Photos, 3rd Edition

Import Your Files into Photos

If you use iCloud Photos, the images you take on your devices automatically sync to all your other devices (see Manage the Library), but sometimes you may end up shooting photos and video with a standalone camera, or might have someone hand you a memory card or USB drive loaded up with photos and videos. Photos can handle these classic methods, of course (Figure 87).

Figure 87: When you attach a camera or iOS device or insert a memory card, Photos displays the contents on the Import pane.

You probably want to import your files directly into Photos, though there are some instances where you might prefer to import ...