As an Apple fan who owns an iPhone and Mac, data transfer between iPhone and Mac is an inevitable thing. Whether it's photos, contacts, or documents, an efficient transfer method can save us time and effort. In this guide, we will introduce seven ways to transfer files from iPhone to Mac, no matter you have a USB cable or not. Let's begin.
Connecting an iPhone and a MacBook with a data cable is the most traditional and stable transfer method. Here is how to transfer data from iPhone to MacBook with cable in four ways. You can choose the one that best suits your needs.
Coolmuster iOS Assistant offers an easy and reliable solution for data transfer between iPhone/iPad/iPod and Mac/PC. It allows you to transfer a wide range of file types from iPhone to Mac, including contacts, text messages, notes, calendars, bookmarks, music, videos, photos, books and apps. And the transferring speed is quick and stable, the selected data can be transferred to your Mac smoothly without quality loss.
What can Coolmuster iOS Assistant do?
Follow the step-by-step guide below to use iOS Assistant to transfer files from iPhone to Mac:
01Download, install, and run iOS Assistant on your Mac, then connect your iPhone to your Mac with a suitable USB cable.
02Hit "Trust" on your iPhone as prompted, then the software will automatically detect your iPhone. Once detected, you will see the main interface of this tool.
03Select the data type on the left sidebar, then the files from iPhone will be displayed on the right windows for managing. Choose the files you need to transfer and then click the "Export" button to move them to Mac.
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If your Mac is running macOS Catalina, you can easily copy iPhone data to Mac using Finder. Here is how to transfer files from iPhone to MacBook via Finder:
Step 1. Plug your iPhone into your Mac using a USB cable.
Step 2. Launch Finder on your Mac and select your iPhone's name from the "Locations" section in the left sidebar.
Step 3. Navigate to the "Files" tab at the top-right to view a list of apps on your iPhone containing files.
Step 4. Click the arrow next to the desired app to display its files.
Step 5. Simply drag and drop the file you wish to share onto your computer, whether it's into a folder or directly onto your desktop.
If you just want to transfer images and PDF files from iPhone to Mac, the Preview function is also a good choice. Here is how to copy files from iPhone to Mac with Preview:
Step 1. Connect your iPhone to your Mac using a USB cable.
Step 2. Open the "Preview" application.
Step 3. Select "File" > "Import from iPhone".
Step 4. Choose the files you want to transfer and click "Import".
If you only want to transfer photos from iPhone to Mac, the Photos app is a great option. It can help you move photos from your iPhone to your Mac in a very quick and easy way. Here's how to do it:
Step 1. Connect your iPhone to your Mac with a USB cable.
Step 2. Run the "Photos" app on your Mac.
Step 3. Click the device name in the left sidebar and you will see the photos and videos on your iPhone.
Step 4. Select the photos you want to transfer to your Mac and then click "Import Selected" to move them to your Mac.
If you don't have a data cable or prefer wireless transmission, there are also multiple methods to choose from. The following introduces three methods of wireless file transmission for your convenience in different situations.
iCloud Drive allows you to synchronize files between all Apple devices. This method is not only simple and easy to use but also ensures the security of files. (How to sync iPhone to Mac?)
Here is how to do it:
Step 1. On your iPhone, go to "Settings" > [your name] > tap "iCloud" > enable "iCloud Drive".
Step 2. On your Mac, go to the Apple menu > "System Preferences" > click "Apple ID" > check the box next to "iCloud Drive".
Step 3. After setting up iCloud Drive on both your iPhone and Mac, you can save your files to the File app on your iPhone, then they will be synced to Mac automatically. In this way, you can access the files on your Mac by going to "Finder" > "Documents" under iCloud.
AirDrop comes in very handy when it comes to transferring files between iDevices. It is an ideal way to transfer files from iPhone to Mac without iTunes. AirDrop doesn't require a USB cable, you need to turn on the Wi-Fi and Bluetooth on your devices and place your devices close enough to do the transfer. Here are the steps:
Step 1. On your iPhone, swipe up from the bottom of the screen and tap "AirDrop", then select "Contacts Only" or "Everyone" according to your needs.
Step 2. On your Mac, open the Finder window and select "AirDrop". Set up "Allow me to be discovered" by "Contacts Only" or "Everyone".
Step 3. Choose the files on your iPhone that you want to transfer and then tap the "Share" icon, for example, photos. Here you will see the name of your Mac, tap to share photos to your Mac with AirDrop.
Step 4. On your Mac, save the files sent from your iPhone.
Tips: Click here to learn more about how to AirDrop your iPhone to your Mac.
If you want to transfer a few files with small size, Email can help you do the data transfer easily. Here is how to transfer files from iPhone to Mac using Email:
Step 1. On your iPhone, compose an email and attach the file you want to transfer, then send this email to yourself.
Step 2. On your Mac, log in to the same email account, and then open the email and download the file from iPhone to Mac.
Although there are many ways to transfer files from iPhone to Mac, Coolmuster iOS Assistant is the most recommended option due to its simplicity and powerful functions. If you hope to manage and transfer files more efficiently, give Coolmuster iOS Assistant a try. No matter which method you choose, you can easily transfer files from iPhone to MacBook.
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