
Transfer photos from your iPhone to your Mac via iCloud Photos Since even my old 2012 Mac Air is running 12.8, most folks should be running a current enough version.

You can also individually select photos and then click the “Import Selected” option.Īpple says that you need iTunes 12.5.1 or later for this style of import to work.

The Photos app should open, showing your iPhone images in the main window.If needed, unlock your iPhone and confirm that you trust the device.Connect your iPhone to your Mac via your Apple Lightning-to-USB cable or other iPhone camera accessory that features the same cable.You can either follow the prompts or this step-by-step process: When you connect your iPhone to your Mac, the Photos app automatically launches, asking if you’d like to import photos.

Here are your top options: Import to Photos via a Lightning Cable As one would expect, transferring photos from an iPhone to a Mac is pretty straightforward.
