How to Use the Image Capture App in Mac OS Mojave

Posted on 20th June 2023

Overview

The Image Capture app in MacOS Mojave makes it easy to scan documents and import images from scanners and digital cameras. It can also be used to import images from iPhones and other iOS devices. This article will show you how to use the Image Capture app to scan documents and import images in MacOS Mojave.

Scanning Documents

To scan a document, first open the Image Capture app. You can find this app in the Applications folder or by searching for it in Spotlight. Once the app is open, you will see a list of devices that can be used to import images. Select the device you want to use from the list and click “Scan.”

If you are scanning a document, you will see a preview of the document in the Image Capture window. You can use the controls in the window to adjust the resolution, color depth, and other settings. Once you are satisfied with the settings, click “Scan” to start the scan.

The scanned document will be saved as a PDF file on your Mac. You can find the file in the “Documents” folder in the “Image Capture” folder. The file will be named “Scan” followed by the date and time of the scan.

Importing Images from Cameras and iOS Devices

To import images from a digital camera or iOS device, first connect the device to your Mac using a USB cable. Once the device is connected, it will appear in the list of devices in the Image Capture app. Select the device from the list and click “Import.”

The Image Capture app will show you a preview of the images on the device. You can select the images you want to import by clicking on them. You can also select all of the images on the device by clicking the “Select All” button. Once you have selected the images you want to import, click “Import.”

The images will be imported to your Mac and saved in the “Pictures” folder. The files will be named “IMG” followed by the date and time of the import.

Conclusion

The Image Capture app in MacOS Mojave makes it easy to scan documents and import images from scanners and digital cameras. It can also be used to import images from iPhones and other iOS devices. This article has shown you how to use the Image Capture app to scan documents and import images in MacOS Mojave.

The Image Capture app in Mac OS Mojave makes it easy to transfer photos and videos from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch to your Mac. Here’s how to use it:

1. Connect your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch to your Mac with a Lightning cable or 30-pin cable.

2. Open the Image Capture app. It’s in the Utilities folder in the Applications folder.

3. If the app doesn’t open automatically, click the Devices button in the upper-left corner of the window.

4. Select your device in the Devices list.

5. If you see a message that says “No Images,” click the Download button.

6. To select all the photos and videos on your device, click the Import All button. Or, to select specific photos and videos, press the Command key (⌘) while you click the items you want to import, then click the Import Selected button.

7. In the Import To pop-up menu, choose where you want to save the photos and videos.

8. To delete the photos and videos from your device after you import them, select the “Delete items from device after importing” checkbox.

9. To automatically open the photos and videos in the Photos app after you import them, select the “Open Photos for this device” checkbox.

10. Click the Import button.

Assuming you have a Mac running Mojave, here’s how to use Image Capture:

First, connect your iPhone, iPad, or other iOS device to your Mac using a Lightning cable (for newer devices) or a 30-pin cable (for older devices).

Launch Image Capture from your Applications folder.

Your iOS device should appear in the Devices section of the Image Capture window. If it doesn’t, try quitting and relaunching Image Capture.

To import all photos and videos from your iOS device, click the Import All button.

Or, to select specific photos and videos, click the device’s name in the Devices section, then select the items you want to import. To select multiple items, press and hold the Command key while clicking the items.

When you’re done selecting items, click the Import or Import Selected button in the bottom-right corner of the Image Capture window.

In the Import To drop-down menu, choose where you want to import the photos and videos to on your Mac: a folder, iPhoto, or the Photos app.

If you choose Folder, click the Browse button to choose the location.

Click the Options button to choose how you want to import the photos and videos: as copies, or to move them from your iOS device to your Mac.

When you’re satisfied with your settings, click the Done button.

The import process will begin, and a progress bar will appear next to each item being imported.

When the import is complete, you’ll see a message indicating how many items were imported.

Click the Eject button next to your device’s name in the Devices section to safely disconnect your device from your Mac.

Assuming you have a Mac with Mojave installed, and an iPhone or iPad running iOS 12 or later, you can use the Image Capture app to transfer photos and videos from your iOS device to your Mac.

To do this, connect your iOS device to your Mac using a Lightning to USB cable, then open Image Capture from the Applications folder. Your iOS device should appear in the Devices section of the sidebar.

Select your iOS device in Image Capture, then click the Import button in the toolbar. You’ll see a preview of all the photos and videos on your iOS device.

To import all photos and videos, click the Import All button. Or, to select specific photos and videos to import, click the Import Selected button, then select the items you want to import.

When you’re done, you can eject your iOS device by clicking the Eject button next to its name in the sidebar.