Add a photo

You can add photos and graphics to any page and panel. You can add images from a photo library, drag them from a website, from the Finder, from Photo Booth or a nearby iPhone or iPad.


Do any of the following:

Note: If you can't replace an image on a page, the image may be locked or grouped.


If you have your iPhone or iPad nearby, you can use it to take a photo or scan and insert the image directly into your document on your Mac.

Note: To make sure your Mac, iPhone, or iPad supports this feature, see the Apple Support article System requirements for Continuity.

  1. On the page where you want to add the photo or scan, click the Capture Image button in the toolbar, then choose Take Photo or Scan Documents below your device name.
  2. On your iPhone or iPad, do one of the following:
    • Take a photo: Tap the Shutter button, then tap Use Photo (tap Retake to retake the photo).
    • Scan a document automatically: Position the document in view of the camera to automatically capture the page, crop it, and correct its perspective. To insert the scan in your document, tap Save.
    • Scan a page manually: Tap the Shutter button, then drag the frame to adjust the area you want to scan. Tap Keep Scan, then tap Save.
  3. Drag the image to move it, or drag any selection handle to resize it in your document.

Note: If you scan more than one item, only the first one appears in your document.


  1. On the page where you want to add the photo or scan, click the Capture Image button in the toolbar, then choose Photo Booth.
  2. The Photo Booth application launches.
  3. Take a photo with Photo Booth
  4. From the row of captured images, drag your photo to your page.

See also

Add watermarks and background elements

Use element styles

Resize and rotate elements

Position and align elements