Importing images from digital cameras using Windows Image Acquisition (WIA)

Certain digital cameras import images using WIA support. When you use WIA, Photoshop works with Windows and your digital camera or scanner software to import images directly into Photoshop.
Note: WIA is only available if you are using Windows XP.

To import images from a digital camera using WIA:

1. Choose File > Import > WIA Support.
2. Choose a destination on your computer for saving your image files.
3. Make sure Open Acquired Images in Photoshop is checked. If you have a large number of images to import, or if you want to edit the images at a later time, deselect it.
4. Select Unique Subfolder if you want to save the imported images directly into a folder named with the current date.
5. Click Start.
6. Select the digital camera that you want to import images from.
Note: If the name of your camera does not appear in the submenu, verify that the software and drivers were properly installed and that the camera is connected.
7. Choose the image or images you want to import:
• Click the image from the list of thumbnails to import the image.
• Hold down Shift and click on multiple images to import them at the same time.
• Click Select All to import all available images.
8. Click Get Picture to import the image.