Printing photos on your Mac is straightforward, whether you need standard prints or specific sizes like passport photos. macOS offers built-in tools like Preview to handle your printing needs efficiently. Here’s a simple guide to get you started.
To print standard photos, begin by opening your image with Preview. This can be done by simply dragging your photo file onto the Preview icon or right-clicking the image and selecting “Open With” > “Preview”. Once your photo is open, navigate to the “File” menu and select “Print”.
In the Print dialog box, you’ll find various options to customize your print. For basic photo printing, ensure that your printer is selected and choose your desired paper size. You can also adjust the scale to fit the paper or maintain the original size. Preview typically defaults to scaling the image to fit, which is suitable for most standard prints. For borderless prints, if your printer supports it, look for a borderless option in the print settings or paper handling section.
For specific sizes like passport photos, the process is slightly modified. After opening your photo in Preview and accessing the Print dialog, you’ll still adjust settings, but with a focus on layout. To print multiple passport photos on a single sheet, change the layout settings within the “Copies & Pages” section, then “Layout”. Selecting options like “6 per page” or “16 per page” will arrange multiple copies of your photo onto one sheet. You might need to experiment with these layout settings and paper sizes (like 4×6″ or A4 photo paper) to achieve the correct passport photo dimensions (e.g., USA standard square crop or UK 45x35mm). Cropping your photo to a square aspect ratio beforehand, using the Markup tool in Preview, can be beneficial for US passport photos, ensuring correct proportions when printed.
Remember to select photo paper in your printer settings for optimal print quality when printing photos. Experimenting with different paper types and print settings will help you achieve the best results for your photo printing needs on your Mac.
