Import Kodak Photo CD discs

hello...new mac user, been pc user forever. Comfy with Photoshop (on a PC) but interested in exploring iPhoto '08. Looks like it could be useful (in a pinch).
Sorry for a basic question but can't seem to get off the ground here.
Trying to import several .PCD images from a CD but iPhoto won't recognize them. I'm using OS v 10.5.4. How do I import them in?
Do I really need to go back to my PC and convert the image format to .TIFF or .JPEG, etc? Is there a workaround / app / something that will allow me to import and work directly from the .PCD format. This is my preferences for all kinds of reasons.
Thanks for your help.

dmccann:
Welcome to the Apple Discussions. the .pcd image format is a Kodak proprietarily one that is not supported by the system. You can try GraphicConverter in the demo mode to see if it can read and convert those files. If so GC can batch change files (although I've not used it enough to know how to set it up for batch editing).
Otherwise you may have to use the PC to convert.
TIP: For insurance against the iPhoto database corruption that many users have experienced I recommend making a backup copy of the Library6.iPhoto (iPhoto.Library for iPhoto 5 and earlier) database file and keep it current. If problems crop up where iPhoto suddenly can't see any photos or thinks there are no photos in the library, replacing the working Library6.iPhoto file with the backup will often get the library back. By keeping it current I mean backup after each import and/or any serious editing or work on books, slideshows, calendars, cards, etc. That insures that if a problem pops up and you do need to replace the database file, you'll retain all those efforts. It doesn't take long to make the backup and it's good insurance.
I've created an Automator workflow application (requires Tiger or later), iPhoto dB File Backup, that will copy the selected Library6.iPhoto file from your iPhoto Library folder to the Pictures folder, replacing any previous version of it. It's compatible with iPhoto 6 and 7 libraries and Tiger and Leopard. iPhoto does not have to be closed to run the application, just idle. You can download it at Toad's Cellar. Be sure to read the Read Me pdf file.
Note: There now an Automator backup application for iPhoto 5 that will work with Tiger or Leopard.

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