The software that came with your camera is probably not the best way to select photos on your Mac. iPhoto and Aperture are better, but even they have their limits. So, here are some top tips for selecting photos on a Mac…
1) Use an image browser
An image browser lets you view thumbnails of all the photos in a folder. This is much quicker than opening each photo individually in an application like iPhoto or Aperture.
There are several good image browsers available for Mac, including Photo Mechanic, Adobe Bridge, and Extensis Portfolio. Photo Mechanic is my personal favorite, but it’s not cheap (around $150). Adobe Bridge comes with Photoshop, so if you already have Photoshop then you might as well use it. Extensis Portfolio is a good middle ground — it’s not as expensive as Photo Mechanic, but it’s more full-featured than Adobe Bridge.
2) Use a raw converter
If your camera takes raw files (and it should), then you need a raw converter to convert those files into a format that can be edited in iPhoto or Aperture (or any other photo editing application). Raw converters give you much more control over the final image than the built-in raw converters in iPhoto and Aperture. They also let you see what the final image will look like before you even import it into iPhoto or Aperture.
My favorite raw converter is Adobe Camera Raw, which comes with Photoshop (but can also be used as a standalone application). Other popular raw converters include Capture One from Phase One and Lightroom from Adobe. Again, these applications are not cheap, but they’re worth the investment if you take a lot of photos.
3) Use keyboard shortcuts
Keyboard shortcuts can save you a lot of time when selecting photos on your Mac. For example, the spacebar will show you a full-screen preview of the selected photo (handy for checking detail), and the return key will open the selected photo in your default image editor (usually iPhoto or Aperture). See this article for a complete list of keyboard shortcuts for selecting photos on a Mac.
How to select photos on mac
It can be difficult to select photos on a Mac, but there are some tips and tricks that can help you do it quickly and easily.
First, you need to find the photo that you want to select. You can do this by opening the Photos app and clicking on the Albums tab.
Use the Photos app
You can use the Photos app to select and manage photos on your Mac. This app is pre-installed on all Macs and it’s a great way to keep your photos organized.
To select photos using the Photos app:
1. Open the Photos app.
2. Select the “Photos” tab.
3. Click on the photo you want to select.
4. To select multiple photos, hold down the Shift key and click on additional photos.
5. To select all photos, click on “Edit” and then “Select All”.
Use Preview
One of the best ways to select photos on a Mac is to use the Preview app. This app comes installed on all Macs and provides a number of ways to select photos.
You can use Preview to quickly select all photos in a folder, or you can use Preview to select specific photos one at a time. To select all photos in a folder, open the folder in Finder and then open Preview. In Preview, click on the “Select All” button in the toolbar, or use the keyboard shortcut Command + A. To select specific photos one at a time, click on the first photo you want to select and then hold down the Shift key as you click on the last photo you want to select. All of the photos in between will be selected as well. You can also hold down the Command key as you click on individual photos to select them one at a time without selecting any of the photos in between.
Another great way to select photos on a Mac is using Smart Folders. Smart Folders allow you to create custom folders that automatically populate with files that meet certain criteria that you specify. For example, you could create a Smart Folder that contains all of the JPEG files in your Pictures folder that are larger than 1 MB in size. To create a Smart Folder, open Finder and choose “File” > “New Smart Folder” from the menu bar.
Conclusion
We hope you found this guide helpful. Remember, when it comes to selecting photos on a Mac, there are a number of factors to consider. With a little bit of time and effort, you can find the perfect pictures for your needs.