Today’s Question: Is it possible to scan a photo print directly into Photoshop rather than using the software that came with my scanner? I know I’ll want to retouch the old prints I plan to scan, so scanning into Photoshop would be more convenient.
Tim’s Quick Answer: Yes, you can scan images directly into Photoshop by using the Import command found on the File menu.
More Detail: While you can scan images directly into Photoshop, this process actually involves scanning using an operating system feature, but the result can be an image that opens directly in Photoshop so you can get right to work retouching the image.
To get started, choose File > Import from the menu in Photoshop. From the Import submenu choose “Images from Device” if you’re on Macintosh, or “WIA Support” if you’re on Windows. This will bring up a window where you can adjust the scanner settings, such as the resolution and file format to use.
You can then initiate the scan, and the image will appear in Photoshop, ready for you to start working on immediately.
