Create iPhoto Books from Phone Images - Low Resolution Guide

Utilizing Cell Phone Camera Photos for Printing

The convenient portability of cameras integrated into mobile phones allows individuals to capture numerous photographs in a wide variety of locations. Despite the smaller size and reduced feature set when compared to conventional point-and-shoot and professional digital SLR cameras, excellent photographs can still be achieved.

However, challenges arise when attempting to print photos taken with these smaller cell phone cameras. For instance, images captured with a 2-megapixel, low-resolution iPhone camera may not be suitable for producing high-quality 4x6 inch prints.

Printing Low-Resolution Photos with iPhoto

If print size isn't a primary concern, low-resolution photos can still be printed effectively using iPhoto. This is a viable option for preserving memories even with less-than-ideal image quality.

This guide details the process of creating an iPhoto book comprised solely of low-resolution photographs. It will also demonstrate how to assemble a book containing a combination of both high and low-resolution images.

Creating an iPhoto Book

The following steps outline the creation of an iPhoto book. The process remains consistent regardless of whether the book features exclusively low-resolution images or a mix of resolutions.

• First, launch the iPhoto application on your computer.
• Import all the photos you wish to include in the book into iPhoto.
• Select the photos you want to use for your book.
• Choose the "Book" option from the "Create" menu.
• iPhoto will then guide you through the book creation process, allowing you to customize the layout and design.

By following these instructions, you can successfully create a printed photo book from your cell phone camera's images, regardless of their resolution.

Crafting a Photo Album with Lower Resolution Images

Step 1: Photo Selection

Within iPhoto, pinpoint between 20 and 25 low-resolution photographs from your existing iPhoto library that you intend to include in your album.

To ascertain an image’s resolution, simply select it and then activate the Info button located in the bottom-left corner of the iPhoto interface. A low-resolution image, such as one captured with an iPhone 3G, will typically measure 1600 x 1200 pixels or less. The file size may also be under 600KB.