You can pick individual photos from different albums, order them together, and download them to your computer in minutes. The speed of your download depends on how many photos you select for download and the speed of your Internet connection. For example, downloading 10 photos (500k each) using a 56k modem takes about 12 minutes. With DSL, it would take 2 minutes.

To get started: Click on the 'photos' tab. From your photo library, an album, or an individual photo, click on 'get hi-res photos' and then 'download photos' in the photo toolbar on the right side of the page. No matter where you start, you'll be able to add photos from multiple albums to your download.

From your photo library, start here:

• Select the album containing the photos you want to download. Then click on the 'OPEN ALBUM' button.

• Click each photo you want. You can order up to 50 photos at a time. The running total number of photos in your order appears in the upper and lower right (if your browser supports dhtml).
• When you've selected all the photos you want from this album, click on the 'CHOOSE THESE PHOTOS' button.

• If you want to add photos from other albums to your download, click on the 'add more photos' link and repeat the instructions above.
• To remove a photo, click on the 'Remove' link below it.
• To add photos from other albums to your order, click on the 'Add more photos' link.
• When you've selected all the photos you want to download, click on the 'CONTINUE' button near the bottom of the page. At this point, we'll put your photos into a single .zip file for you to download. This may take a moment. Please do not close your browser or go to another site.

Tip: If your browser doesn't open the .zip file automatically, you can use WinZip for Windows or StuffIt Expander for Macintosh. There are also links to both of these free software programs on the 'ready to download' page.

Once you've downloaded your hi-res photos and unzipped the file on your computer, you can view them, edit them, and print them, using your own software and printer.

What is the exact resolution of these photos?
The resolution of your digital photos is 1612 x 1024 pixels-sufficient to produce a high quality 8x10 inch print. If you upload your own digital photos, their resolution depends on the resolution settings of your camera when the photo was taken.

How are hi-res photos different from those I see on the Walgreens Photocenter website?
You see low-resolution versions of your photos on our website. These load more quickly for more convenient viewing. The hi-res photos are much larger, contain more detail, and are suitable for making reprints using your own photo-quality printer.

How long will the photos take to download?
Approximate times for 500k photos:
56k modem - 5 photos take 8-10 minutes
DSL/Cable Modem: 5 photos would take 2-3 minutes

The following chart shows how long it would take a single photo to download at different Internet connection speeds.

File Size	14.4Kbs	28.8Kbs	56Kbs	DSL/Cable
500 Kb	8 minutes	4 minutes	2 minutes	30 sec - 1 min.
1 MB	16 minutes	8 minutes	4 minutes	1 - 2 min.

How do I find the photos on my computer after I have downloaded them?
Use your computer's search feature to find files with names that begin "hires".

How do I open the .zip file that I've downloaded?
If your browser doesn't open the file automatically, you use either WinZip for Windows or StuffIt Expander for the Macintosh. There are links to download these free software utilities on the 'Download' page.

What file type are these photos?
They are JPEGs, a file format commonly used for digital photos and Web graphics. The file names end with .jpg.

How are the photos I download named?
The first 28 characters of each photo's caption are used to create the name. You can rename your photos after you've downloaded them.

How can I view a hi-res photo after I've downloaded it?
You can open the photo with photo-editing software or with your Web browser. Please note that these photos are much larger that the versions you see on the Walgreens Photocenter website, so they may appear larger than your browser window.

Can I save a partial order and return to it later?
No. We can't save partial hi-res photo orders. If you leave an order in the middle of the process, it will be cancelled and you'll have to start again.

Is it possible to increase the resolution of a digital photo?
No. You can always decrease the resolution (if you want to make the picture smaller, for example), but you can't add more detail to a photo. Photo-editing software can often improve the appearance of a photo without increasing the resolution. Try increasing the sharpness and adjusting the contrast.