iPhoto: How to Burn a CD With Pictures for a Windows-Compatible Computer
Summary
This document explains how to burn a CD-R disc containing photos that can be read by a Windows-compatible computer.
Products Affected
Mac OS X 10.2, iPhoto 2.x, iPhoto 4.x, iPhoto 5.x, iPhoto 6.x
A picture disc burned in iPhoto cannot be viewed on a Microsoft Windows-compatible computer or at a photo development lab.
Burn the disc using the Finder instead of iPhoto.
- 1. Open iPhoto.
2. Select the Album(s) you wish to burn to disc.
3. Choose File > Export.
4. Click the File Export tab.
5. Choose a format from the Format pop-up menu. Note: Depending on the source of the images, you may want to select JPEG to ensure compatibility.
6. Configure the Size and Name options that you want. Make sure the "Use extension" option is selected.
7. Click Export.
8. Select the folder to save the exported photos to and click OK.
9. Quit iPhoto when the export has completed.
10. In the Finder, insert a blank CD-R disc.
11. Drag the folder onto the CD-R disc's icon.
12. When the files have finished copying, choose File > Burn Disc and click Burn.
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