Move files from your iPhone to Mac the easy way
YouriPhoneis essentially a pocket computer and it’ll end up being packed with files whether they’re photos, documents, audio, video and more. At some point, you may want to transfer some of those files to your Mac.
While you could use clunky methods like emailing files to yourself or sending them through Messages, there are some slicker solutions, as we’re about to see. One of these is a more recent addition: the ability tomirror your iPhonein a window on your Mac.
If you’ve tried it, you’ll know just how effective it can be. What’s more, withiOS 18.2,Apple has made connecting your iPhone to a Mac even easier by introducing a new way to trust an unknown computer. So, let’s take a look at how to transfer files from an iPhone to a Mac.
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How to transfer files from an iPhone to Mac using iPhone mirroring
Using iPhone Mirroring makes it easy to transfer files.
1. Connect your iPhone
Launch the iPhone Mirroring appon your Mac andfollow the promptsboth on your Mac and iPhone as required.
2. Transfer files
Use your mouse or trackpad and keyboard to navigate the iPhoneon your Mac’s screen andfind a file— perhaps in the Files app. Simplydrag that filefrom the iPhone window to your Mac.
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How to transfer files from an iPhone to Mac using AirDrop
Another easy way to transfer files is to use AirDrop
1. Find a file
Identify a fileon your iPhone that you want to transfer to your Mac andtap the share icon.
It could be an image in the Photos app (open an imageandtap the Share icon) or a file in the Files app (tap the three-dot menunext to a file andselect Send a Copy).
In short, if you’re able to share something, AirDrop is likely to be available.
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2. Select a device
You will see an AirDrop icon.Tap AirDropand you’ll be able to select nearby devices — one of which will hopefully be your Mac.
If you cannot see your Mac listed, then take a look athow to use AirDrop on Macand make sure it’s discoverable.
How to transfer files from an iPhone to Mac using iCloud
If you have iCloud active on your iPhone and Mac, then any files saved on your iPhone will be automatically available on your Mac.
1. Set up iCloud on an iPhone
Go to Settingsandtap your name. If it isn’t there,tap Apple Accountandsign in. Thentap iCloudandselect the itemsyou want to store there.
2. Set up iCloud on Mac
Now on your Mac,select the Apple Menuandchoose System Settings. Be sure the Apple Account is the same one you set up on your iPhone andclick iCloud.
Decide which features you want to sync andclick Done. If they marry up with those selected on the iPhone, the files will automatically be made available across both devices.
How to physically transfer files from an iPhone to Mac
The third way is to use something physical —either a cable or an external storage drive.
When using a cable, plug the charging cable into your phone and plug the other end into your Mac.
1. Launch Finder
When you do this, you canlaunch Finderandselect your iPhonefrom the sidebar.
2. View your files
Select Filesand you will have access to the files on your iPhone.
If using an external driver, it might be beneficial to check out thehow to use an external storage device with your iPhone.
Once files are saved to that drive, you canunplug it,connect it to your Mac, thenlaunch Finderandselect the drive from the sidebarto access them.
And there you go! You now know how to transfer files from an iPhone to Mac. But there’s more. For Windows PC and Mac users, check outhow to transfer photos from an iPhone to a computer. And it’s worth knowinghow to copy and paste images between your Apple devices with Universal Clipboard, andhow to transfer Google Photos to PC or Mac.