01Step 1: Connect your iPhone to your Mac

  • Use the charging cable that came with your iPhone to connect it to your Mac.
  • Make sure your iPhone is unlocked and on the home screen.
  • If prompted on your iPhone, tap 'Trust' to allow your Mac to access your device.

02Step 2: Open the Photos app on your Mac

  • Launch the Photos app on your Mac. You can find it in the Applications folder or by searching for 'Photos' in Spotlight.
  • If this is your first time opening the Photos app, you may need to set it up with your Apple ID and iCloud preferences.

03Step 3: Select the photos you want to import

  • In the Photos app, click on the 'Import' tab located at the top of the window.
  • Your iPhone should appear as a device in the sidebar of the Photos app. Click on it to view the photos on your iPhone.
  • You can select individual photos by clicking on them, or you can select multiple photos by holding down the Command key while clicking on them.
  • Once you have selected the photos you want to import, click on the 'Import Selected' button.
  • Alternatively, you can import all the photos by clicking on the 'Import All New Photos' button.

04Step 4: Choose the import destination

  • After clicking the import button, a window will appear asking you to choose the destination for the imported photos.
  • You can create a new album or select an existing album to import the photos into.
  • Choose the desired destination and click the 'Import' button to start the import process.

05Step 5: Wait for the import to complete

  • The Photos app will start importing the selected photos from your iPhone to your Mac.
  • The progress of the import will be displayed in the Photos app.
  • Do not disconnect your iPhone until the import is complete.
  • Once the import is finished, you can disconnect your iPhone from your Mac.

Conclusion

Importing photos from your iPhone to your Mac is a straightforward process that allows you to transfer and organize your photos. By following the steps outlined in this article, you can easily import your photos and keep them safe on your Mac.

MethodsDetails
Step 1Connect your iPhone to your Mac
Step 2Open the Photos app on your Mac
Step 3Select the photos you want to import
Step 4Choose the import destination
Step 5Wait for the import to complete
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