Why is Portraits & Prints free?
We are concentrating on backup and synchronization software and can no longer offer upgrades or support for Portraits & Prints. However, instead of discontinuing Portraits & Prints we have decided to offer it for free.
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What are the system requirements?
All you need is a Macintosh computer running Mac OS 10.3 ("Panther") or later, a minumum 400 MHz G3, and a color printer.
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Does Portraits & Prints need Rosetta installed to run?
No. Portraits & Prints is a Universal Application. That means Portraits & Prints will run natively on both Power PC (G3,G4,G5) and Intel-based Macintosh computers. When you install Portraits & Prints, it automatically detects what kind of processor your Mac has to give you peak performance.
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What does this product do?
Portraits & Prints allows you to enhance, export and print your digital photographs yielding high quality photos rivaling those from a film lab. In addition to all that the Portraits & Prints Standard Edition has to offer, Portraits & Prints Pro Edition allows you to create, edit, and save custom templates. You can design your own templates so that you may have any printing layout you would like. The possibilities are limitless!
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Why do I need Portraits & Prints if I have iPhoto?
iPhoto only offers a couple of printing options while Portraits & Prints' printing options are limitless. Portraits & Prints will actually pay for itself with the photo paper saved. Check out our tips on how Portraits & Prints works with iPhoto.
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How can I enhance my images?
Portraits & Prints allows you to enhance each photo by:
- sharpening image quality
- rotating
- cropping
- reducing red eye
- using captions
- adding masks
- boosting saturation
- adjusting brightness
- adjusting contrast
Photos can also be printed at various sizes using layout templates.
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Can I add text or graphics to my images?
A predefined set of templates that are included in Portraits & Prints layout multiple photos at various sizes for printing. You can edit these templates or create your own templates with text and graphics.
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What are templates?
A template is a pre-formatted basic design layout used in a Portraits & Prints catalog. Templates define how photos in your catalog will appear after they are printed. They allow you to print photos at various sizes and arrangements.
Templates can also place text, geometric shapes and graphics on or around your photos. You can add that personal touch for greeting cards, postcards, or anything your imagination can create..
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How do I get more templates?
Download free templates through the Template Manager Panel or create your own templates.
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How do I get digital images onto my computer?
Just plug in your digital camera to the USB port or insert your Picture CD. The Image Capture application will automatically launch, presenting you with several options. One option is to automatically load the photos in a Portraits & Prints catalog. You can also retrieve photos from regular CDs, E-mail, Web Sites or a Scanner.
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What types of file formats can I use?
Portraits & Prints recognizes all digital image file formats supported by QuickTime, including PICT, JPEG, GIF, TIFF, PDF and PSD files, just to name a few.
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What printers work with Portraits & Prints?
Any printer supported by Mac OS X. Mac OS X supports popular printers from Canon, Epson and Hewlett-Packard. Other printer manufacturers such as Brother and Lexmark also produce Mac OS X compatible products. If you are not sure, download the demo and try it out.
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What kind of paper should I use?
Two types of photo-quality paper work well when printing your enhanced images: glossy and matte. Glossy works best with photos. Matte works best with newsletters and documents containing photos. Look for 90 brightness or better. Some brands to look for are: Epson, Great White, Hewlett-Packard and Kodak. Even office supply stores have their own brands.
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