# PhotoshopElements

# Guidelines for getting photos from devices

When downloading image files from a camera or a scanner, follow these guidelines:

#### 1. Use the Adobe Photo Downloader

For some devices, you may need to install the device software on your computer before downloading files. During installation, the software may ask whether a specific program will be used to edit the images files. If asked, specify Photoshop Elements.

Some device software starts automatically when you connect and switch on the device. However, using Adobe Photo Downloader enables you to perform a variety of functions not offered by device software. To obtain image files with the Adobe Photo Downloader, close any device software that starts automatically.

#### 2. Organize photos during the import process

The Adobe Photo Downloader Advanced dialog box enables you to improve and organize photos while importing them to your computer. Properly organizing photos during import makes finding and improving them later much easier and faster.

For example, you might have many pictures from a recent vacation stored in your digital camera. Some of the pictures are from a family reunion, and the rest are pictures of tourist attractions visited along the way. During the import process, you can divide these photos into Place and Family folders, and then name them accordingly.

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