Sending photos through email is a common practice nowadays. While the iPhoto app works great for photo management and editing, it’s not always the best email program to use. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to send photos from iPhoto using the Mail app on your Mac:
- Open iPhoto and click on the iPhoto menu. From the dropdown menu, select ‘Settings’.
- In the ‘General’ tab, drag the ‘Email Images Using’ option, and choose ‘Mail’ from the options available.
- Close the ‘Settings’ window and head over to the photo you want to send. Click on the ‘Share’ feature, and select the photo you wish to send.
- Once the photo is selected, a pop-up window will appear, asking you for the file size and resolution. Select the desired options, and click ‘Email’.
- iPhoto will then open the Mail app, with the selected photo already attached to a new email.
Note that while Gmail is a popular email service, there is currently no way to force iPhoto to use webmail instead of the Mail app, even if Gmail is selected as the default email program.
Benefits of Using the Mail App for Sending Photos
- This guide is free to read and follow.
- The instructions are straightforward and easy to follow.
- Sending photos through Mail is more convenient than using iPhoto’s built-in email program.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this guide about?
This guide is about sending photos through email using the Mail app instead of iPhoto’s in-built email program on Mac OS X.
Who can benefit from this guide?
This guide is suitable for all Mac OS X and iOS users who want to send photos through email using the Mail app.
Is this guide free?
Yes, this guide is completely free to read and follow.
What devices and operating systems are supported?
This guide is exclusively for Apple devices running on Mac OS X or iOS.
Final Note
This guide is for educational purposes only and welcomes alternatives or suggestions that could make the process better for you. If you have any questions or feedback, please don’t hesitate to contact us.