How to Transfer Photos from Mac to iPhone? (6 Easy Ways Included)

Whenever you think about sharing the glamorous moments you've captured and tucked away in your MacBook, sending them to your iPhone might be your first option. Luckily enough, if learning how to transfer photos from Mac to iPhone is your biggest concern, there isn't a shortage of effective ways that can meticulously achieve this undertaking.

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The problem is, the process can become a little bit sophisticated, and more so for those who aren't well acquainted with the technology world. If you are one of these, this post is purposely tailored for you - it will help you understand your available options and also how to leverage each of them. To be precise, we will be looking at 6 ways on how to import photos from Mac to iPhone in this article.

How to Import Photos from Mac to iPhone via iTunes?

Transferring photos from your MacBook to your iPhone or any other iOS device, using iTunes is perhaps the easiest and most popular way. The good thing with this method is, it is possible to sync all of your photos to your iPhone or iPad from a folder in your computer or even the Photos App. And every time any of your devices are synced with iTunes, the photos are automatically updated to match the album stored in your computer. To achieve this, follow the elaborate guide below and you will be enjoying your pictures in no time.

Step 1. Ensure that you have installed the most recent iTunes version on your computer to avoid compatibility issues.

Step 2. Open the iTunes on your MacBook and then connect your iPhone to the computer via USB cable.

Step 3. Click on "Device" on the primary interface of iTunes.

Step 4. From the menu that appears on the far left side of the iTunes window, click on the "Photos" category.

Step 5. After this, check the option "Sync Photos" in the right column and click on "Photos" to choose a folder from which you want to sync the photos.

Step 6. Once you've selected a folder, choose whether you want to sync "All photos and albums " or "Selected albums".

Step 7. Finally, you can click on "Apply" to start the transferring process.

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How to Transfer Photos from Mac to iPhone without iTunes?

If iTunes is not an ideal way for you to sync photos from your Mac to your iPhone, you can use a software called iPhone Photo Transfer. This App enables you to copy photos from Mac to iPhone without simple clicks. And except for pictures, it also allows you to move and manage other file types, including music, videos, information, Apps and more. You can simply click the icon below to download and install it on your Mac computer to have a try.

Step 1. Launch the App on your Mac and then connect your iPhone to the computer via a USB cable.

Step 2. Click on the "Photos" icon located at the top of the program's main window.

Step 3. After this, you need to tap on the "Add" button and from the menu that appears and then select to "Add Folder" or "Add File".

Step 4. Choose your wanted images from your Mac computer and tap on "Open" to export photos from Mac to iPhone.

Transfer Photos from Mac to iPhone Using iCloud Photo Library

The advantage of using iCloud Photo Library is that once synced, you have unrestricted access to all of your videos and photos across all of your iOS devices, including your PC and Apple TV. And once you are connected to the internet through cellular or a Wi-Fi network, your photos will be uploaded automatically to your iPhone in real time. Therefore, after syncing your iPhone or any other iOS device with your MacBook, you will always be seeing an updated version of the pictures in your iPhone.

Step 1. Launch "Photos" App on your Mac and then tap on "Photos" tab located at the upper left corner.

Step 2. Go on to select "Preferences" > "iCloud" > "iCloud Photo Library".

Step 3. Unlock your iPhone connect it to a Wi-Fi network.

Step 4. Ensure that you have sign in the same Apple ID and password that you used to log in to iCloud on your Mac and then go to "Settings" > "iCloud" > enable "iCloud Photo Library".

After that, the pictures on your Mac will be synced to your iPhone automatically.

How to Export Photos from Mac to iPhone with iCloud Photo Sharing?

Older versions of MacBook might not have support for iCloud Photo Library. However, you can still transfer your photos using iCloud Photos Sharing. Here is how:

Step 1. On your iPhone, please go to "Settings" > "Photos" and then enable "iCloud Photo Library" as well as "iCloud Photo Sharing".

Step 2. Now you can go to your Mac computer and run the iPhoto on it.

Step 3. Choose "Photos" from the menu and then select "Preferences" from the drop-down menu.

Step 4. Tap on the "iCloud" option and tick off the box next to "iCloud Photo Sharing".

AirDrop Photos from Mac to iPhone

AirDrop is an Apple provided application which can also be used to transfer photos from your MacBook to your iPhone. With it, you can wirelessly share a wide variety of contents including photos, documents, videos, map locations, websites and so much more to any nearby iOS device. However, in this section, we will only be looking at how to send photos from your Mac to iPhone.

Step 1. Turn on Wi-Fi and Bluetooth on both your Mac computer and iPhone.

Step 2. After that, you can navigate to "Control Center" > "Airdrop", then select "Contacts Only" or "Everyone" on your iOS device.

Step 3. On your MacBook computer, click on the "Finder" then select "Airdrop" from the "Go" option located below the menu bar.

Step 4. The pop-up Airdrop window will then show you AirDrop Users that are nearby.

Step 5. While still on this window, drag a picture or the pictures you want to share to your target recipient.

Step 6. On your iOS device, a prompt to reject or accept the file will be displayed. Just click "Accept" and wait for the photos to be transferred.

How to Send Photos from Mac to iPhone by Email?

The MacBook Mail App allows you to attach photos when sending messages or documents. It also allows you to mark the format of your content before sending it to a recipient. So here, you can also select to put photos from your Mac to iPhone via Email. (Click to know how to email iPhone photos/videos>>)

Step 1. Open Mail App on your MacBook and then sign in with your account.

Step 2. Tap on the "Compose" option and then drag the wanted pictures from Mac to the Mail App.

Step 3. Hit the "Send" button to send the photos.

Step 4. Login to the Mail account that you used to receive the pictures and then download the attached files to your iPhone.

The Bottom Line

These are 6 ways to transfer photos from Mac to iPhone. All of them are easy yet effective. So if you plan to make such a transfer, you can refer the methods above and choose the suitable one. Supposed that you have any problem or new idea about this tutorial, please feel free to contact us.

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