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How to Transfer Photos from Mac to iPhone?

 Do you want to transfer all your stunning photos from iPhone to Mac? Well, we have got you covered in this article.

Sometimes, users want to transfer their memorable images, DSLR photos, or smartphone captured snapshots from one device to another. If you want to transfer your images from iOS device to Mac or vice-versa, then this blog is for you. You can use iCloud Photos for this. Here are the methods to transfer all your images from Mac to iPhone:



Using iCloud Photo Library

Here is how to use iCloud Photo Library to transfer your photos:

  • First of all, open the Photos app directly on your Mac.
  • Then, hit the Photos tab from the upper left of your menu bar and then choose the Preferences tab.
  • Press the iCloud option.
  • Ensure that the iCloud Photos box is marked.
  • Note: If you are opening Photos for the first time on Mac, you need to ensure that the System Photo Library is turned on just prior to enabling the iCloud Photos feature.

In case you are opening the Photos first time on your Mac, then follow these steps to activate iCloud Photos:

  • First and foremost, go to the Preferences tab for the Photos app and tap on it.
  • Then, hit the General tab there.
  • Press the option “Use as System Photo Library.” It will take just a moment to finish.
  • Once you have successfully enabled iCloud Photos on Mac, you need to make sure that it is activated on your device. To do so, follow these steps:
  • Get started; hit the Settings icon on your device.
  • After that, scroll down the page and then press the Photos tab.
  • Turn the iCloud Photos to ON.
  • You may also enable the Shared Album features, especially if you desire to share your iCloud Photos albums with others.

Uploading Photos from iCloud.com

Follow these easy to use instructions for uploading photos directly from iCloud:

  • Initially, ensure that you have iCloud Photos activated on your iOS device.
  • After that, reach the home page of iCloud and then log in using the necessary credentials.
  • Then, press the Photos tab.
  • Once you are all set, hit the Upload tab.
  • Select the images option directly from the hard drive you desire to upload.
  • Press the Choose option.

Syncing via iTunes or Finder

Follow these steps to sync both the devices using Finder or iTunes:

  • At the start, make sure that your images are managed in the order you want to organize.
  • Then, plug in your iOS device to the Mac.
  • After that, open Finder if it doesn’t open automatically.
  • Hit the iOS device icon from the device listing.
  • Press the Photos tab.
  • Then, hit the checkbox located just after the option of Sync Photos.
  • Tap the source of the photos you desire to sync from the pull-drop menu.
  • Hit the mark-box located just after the option you like: Sync All Folders or Sync Selected Folders.
  • Select the folders you desire to sync from the selected source.
  • Hit the box located just after the option “Include Videos.”
  • Press the Sync tab from the bottom right corner to start the syncing procedure.

Using AirDrop for Transferring Photos from Mac to iPhone

Here is how to use AirDrop to transfer photos from Mac to iPhone:

  • First of all, you need to open Finder on your Mac.
  • Then, launch the new Finder tab or window on your screen to view two Finder locations at a time.
  • After that, find and select the photos and videos that you desire to transfer to your iOS device.
  • Next, hit the AirDrop option from the other Finder tab or window.
  • Now, press the AirDrop option from the side menu.
  • Then, you need to ensure that your iPad and iPhone’s AirDrop receiving is enabled and also set to “Everyone.”
  • After that, drag the video or Photos to iPhone or iPad in the window of AirDrop Finder.
  • Press the Accept tab if it asks for confirmation.

Apart from the procedures mentioned above for syncing iOS and Mac devices, you can also use a third party syncing service like Dropbox and make sure to check your device specs before using it on your device.

David Root is a self-professed security expert; he has been making the people aware of the security threats. His passion is to write about Cyber security, cryptography, malware, social engineering, internet and new media. He writes for Office security products at Norton.com/setup.

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