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Geoff1963

Q: Importing optimized photos only to iPad from SD card via CCK

I want to store iPad optimized photos (JPEGs?) on my iPad so I can organise and view them but don't want to store the original format files on the iPad as well & take up the extra space. I don't have easy access to a computer so I am loading the photos directly from an SD card to the iPad via CCK rather than going via iTunes. Is this how CCK works by default or do I need an extra step ( e.g. deleting original format photos from iPad) to end up with this outcome? I have the new iPad and the Lightning to SD CCK. Thanks!!!!!!

Camera connection kit, iOS 6.1.3, iPad

Posted on Apr 4, 2013 11:48 PM

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  • by Texas Mac Man,Helpful

    Texas Mac Man Texas Mac Man Apr 5, 2013 6:35 AM in response to Geoff1963
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    Apr 5, 2013 6:35 AM in response to Geoff1963

    You're doing it correct. Just make sure the file name format is correct

     

    Another way. You can use a USB flash drive & the camera connection kit.

     

    Plug the USB flash drive (works the same with an SD card) into your computer & create a new folder titled DCIM. Then put your movie/photo files into the folder. The files must have a filename with exactly 8 characters long (no spaces) plus the file extension (i.e., my-movie.mov; DSCN0164.jpg).

     

    Now plug the flash drive into the iPad using the camera connection kit. Open the Photos app, the movie/photo files should appear & you can import. (You can not export using the camera connection kit.)

     

    Secrets of the iPad Camera Connection Kit

    http://howto.cnet.com/8301-11310_39-57401068-285/secrets-of-the-ipad-camera-conn ection-kit/

     

     Cheers, Tom

  • by Ralph9430,Helpful

    Ralph9430 Ralph9430 Apr 5, 2013 7:44 AM in response to Geoff1963
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    Apr 5, 2013 7:44 AM in response to Geoff1963

    Photos are optimized for the iPad when they are synced to an iPad while the iPad is connected to iTunes on a computer.

     

    Photos taken with a camera and transferred to the iPad using the Caera Connection Kit are not optimized and the full file is copied to the iPad. Depending on the file size generated by your camera these full size files are most likely larger files than actually needed on the iPad.