# Acquiring images from a digital camera or scanner

If you have a device such as a digital camera or a scanner connected to your computer, you can acquire an image from that device and work on the image in Paint.

To acquire an image from a scanner or a digital camera

1. On the File menu, click From Scanner or Camera.
2. In the Get Pictures dialog box, click the image you want, and then click Get Picture.

Notes

- You must have a camera or scanner connected to your computer to complete this procedure.
- Click Thumbnails to view small previews of your pictures, Details to view larger pictures, or Delete selected picture to delete the picture.
- For more information about the selected picture, including name and format of the image, date and time when the picture was taken, and the size of the image file, click View picture information.